[19W] Angewandte Informatik

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

German, some English

No

While some people are simply users of smartphones and PCs, others are keen to look behind the physical structures of digital devices. Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Software Development are the fields of research experiencing the biggest boom in the computer sciences. 

Join the Bachelor’s programme in Applied Informatics and turn into an all-round digital professional, ready to develop the technologies of the future. 

Virtually no other area is developing as rapidly as information technology. When it comes to computer scientists, a solid basic education enables you to respond swiftly to new trends or even to become a trendsetter yourself for the digital developments of the future. The Bachelor’s degree in “Applied Informatics” can offer you both: theoretical principles, allowing you to keep up to date at all times, and the close connection to the practical application. We cooperate extensively with technology companies to prepare you for the booming IT labour market.

The University of Klagenfurt places great emphasis on the current top research topics in the Bachelor’s programme in “Applied Informatics“: Artificial Intelligence, System Security, App Development and Management Information Systems are just three of the many specialisations you can choose from.

You will be taught by our team of lecturers consisting of distinguished experts who are internationally renowned in their respective fields of research: We can show you how to optimise production processes in industry, how to make IT systems as secure as possible and how Big Data can be used in a way that is both useful and time-saving! Did you know that it would take a computer more than 100,000 years to solve a Sudoku puzzle with 9 x 9 squares, if the machine were to test every single possible alternative? Human beings, by contrast, are much faster. Find out from us how we can harness the strengths of human problem-solving strategies and apply them more effectively to machines. Become a digital problem solver with the Bachelor’s programme in Applied Informatics!

• Practical AND theoretical: The software internship is one of the most important components of the degree programme. Over the course of two semesters you will be working on projects in working groups. We will accompany you closely throughout, so you can consolidate what you have learnt in the best possible way.
• International setting: More young international people study at Klagenfurt University than at other universities. Spanish, Russian, English, Chinese – we offer a wide range of language classes to help you prepare for your career, wherever you choose to live and work. The Master’s degree programmes available to you following your graduation are all taught in English.
• We will accompany you on your journey. Are you nervous about disappearing among the masses of students at a large university? That won’t happen to you here in Klagenfurt. For us you are not just one among many, you are special. We want to know who you are, what moves you and what you want to achieve. That’s why we offer very good supervision arrangements, small seminars and compact working groups.

• Software Development: We will show you how to develop sound and trouble-free software, across all development stages: You plan, you develop, you implement and you test.
• Mathematics: Informatics would not exist without mathematics. We will teach you all the essentials you need. We will also introduce you to the theoretical concepts of computer science.
• Technical principles and system software: Nowadays, one computer by itself can do very little. Computing power is provided jointly by many devices operating in networks and in the cloud. The more distributed they are, the more vulnerable they are to cyberattacks. We will show you how networks function and how they can be protected against threats.
• Semantic Systems and Natural Language Processing: We will show you how the fundamental processes involved in knowledge representation and language understanding work, such as those required in intelligent personal assistants (e.g. Alexa or Cortana).
• System Security: Discover how cryptographic algorithms work, how to think like a security engineer, how to design and implement secure systems and how to evaluate the security of (test) systems with SW and HW tools.
• Management Information Systems: These days, companies have to adapt to the demands of digitalisation at lightning speed if they want to stay up to date. Many require customised technical solutions to meet their needs. We will show you how to make this a reality.
• Media Informatics: YouTube, TikTok, Twitch, Spotify – streaming is part of your daily routine. What’s the story behind these technologies? You will find out about the essentials of audio and video formats as well as the development of multimedia apps and computer games.
• Artificial Intelligence: Be it as a search tool, navigation tool, advisor or translator – artificial intelligence has entered our day-to-day lives. We will show you how intelligent machines work, solve complex tasks and learn new knowledge.
• Interactive Systems: The focus of the specialisation is on users and their interaction with user interfaces. The core topics of the courses cover understanding users and context, usability and user experience, and interface design.
• Information and Communications Engineering: Measurement data, images, videos or voice signals constitute information that is generated, transported and processed by technical means. Without information technology, smartphones, medical diagnostic equipment, cars, game consoles or robots would simply not work today.
• Feminist Science/Gender Studies: This specialization offers you the opportunity to expand your technical knowledge with skills from the fields of gender research.
  
  

We help you to acquire scientific skills, and you can use them to good effect: While some people become mere users of PCs, we will turn you into a visionary thinker, designer and trendsetter in the IT world, with a lot of freedom and scope for action in your professional life.

• Everything you need for the practical setting. Around 40 percent of our lecturers are highly successful in the professional field. What we offer is nothing out of this world, but rather we allow you to take flight.
• Triumph with soft skills. The world of work needs team players who can work creatively and purposefully, regardless of subjects and cultures. In our seminars you will learn how to boost inspiration and efficiency in group work. Here you will learn to become a moderator and manager of projects.
• Reaching for the sky after graduation. Many of our graduates enter professional life straight after their Bachelor’s degree. However, others are eager for more. At the University of Klagenfurt, we are able to offer you Master's degree programmes, which are specially tailored to your interests: Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity, Informatics, (with supplementary courses) Information and Communications Engineering (with a focus on Autonomous Systems and Robotics, Networks and Communications, Business Engineering), (with supplementary courses) Information Management, Media and Convergence Management. The choice is yours!

First of all: Excellent job prospects lie in store for you when you graduate from the Bachelor‘s programme in Applied Informatics. IT experts are highly sought after on the job market and the headhunters working for major companies recruit graduates through our numerous career projects. After completing your studies, you can work in the following fields, among others:

• Software developer or tester: You will become an expert for the entire development process: from design to testing.
• Database designer: Large bodies of knowledge, Big Data, need to be carefully planned and organised so that they can be harnessed for practical purposes.
• Cybersecurity expert: Attacks and threat scenarios are a major concern for many IT infrastructures. Today, practically every company needs experts in the field of system security.

The information and communication technology industry is global: So, whether you want to work in Dubai developing new mobile phone technologies for the 5G network after graduation or work in e-commerce product development in Silicon Valley, the world is yours to explore. Complete a semester abroad during your studies and spend it at one of the university’s 250 or so partner universities. You won't need to worry about your finances – we have plenty of scholarships on offer.

• Master's degree programme Applied Informatics

The introductory and orientation period (STEOP) grants an overview of the key elements of the degree programme and of the course of studies ahead. Thus, it provides a factual basis for your personal evaluation of the choice of degree programme. 

As students must successfully complete the introductory and orientation period in order to continue their studies, it is recommended that the introductory and orientation period should be scheduled during the first semester. The introductory and orientation period accounts for 12 ECTS credits and includes the courses "Introduction to Informatics" and "Introduction to structured and object-based programming" as well as the associated exercises. Prior to completing the STEOP, additional courses worth up to 22 ECTS credits may be taken.

The software practical placement represents one of the key components of this degree programme. The placement offers students the opportunity to gain insights into the professional practice, thus enhancing their career opportunities. The placement is carried out over a period lasting two semesters, and is comprised of several separate projects, which are realised by working groups with 2-3 students under the expert supervision of an academic member of staff or a professor.

The completion of a written paper documenting the project progression and the project results is an inherent element of the placement. The objective is to use the placement project as a starting point in order to subsequently develop the Bachelor thesis.

General university entrance qualification, knowledge of German B2[

• General university entrance qualification (e.g. Matura)
• German language skills at level B2 (CEFR)]

There are no limits to your personal development. Enjoy the freedom that only a university degree can offer you and expand your horizons beyond your academic studies. You can pick and choose which competences will set you apart in the future. We have lots to offer, for instance:

• Are you looking to set up your own business and launch an entrepreneurial venture? By acquiring the “Build! Entrepreneurship Certificate” you will gain precisely the skills you need to turn your brilliant idea into a successful business! The nearby Lakeside Science & Technology Park also offers you the necessary facilities so you don’t need to sit in a garage while you are working on the app that will change the world and expand your wallet.
• Do you want to learn a new language and prepare for an international career? You can learn Russian, Spanish or Chinese (and many other languages besides) at the University of Klagenfurt.

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Student Guidance Service
E-Mail: studieninfo@aau.at

Office of the Programme Director
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E-Mail: spl-informatik@aau.at

Student Representatives
E-mail: oeh.informatik@aau.at