Start of Studies at the Institute of Computer Science
Here you will find information, guidance, and tips for starting your studies in Computer Science. This includes everything from questions about beginning your studies in the summer semester, finding accommodation and financing options, required prior knowledge, and planning your timetable for the first semester, to study organisation, exam regulations, and even non-subject-specific services offered by the 威尼斯赌博游戏_威尼斯赌博app-【官网】 of Augsburg.
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Studying in Augsburg
Studying in the city of the Fuggers, water, and the famous "Puppenkiste Kasper" – Augsburg is neither too big nor too small, making it a great place to be a student. But where should you live? How can you finance your studies? And what does the city have to offer beyond university life?
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The 威尼斯赌博游戏_威尼斯赌博app-【官网】 of Augsburg and the Student Services (Studentenwerk) provide support and advice on finding accommodation and financing your studies.
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Important Information before Starting your Studies
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Early Enrollment?to receive your IT identifier (RZ-Kennung).?(Bachelor & Master)
- Access the learning platform Digicampus with your RZ-Kennung. (Bachelor & Master)
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Set up Wi-Fi and email access?– you should always be reachable via your student email. (Bachelor & Master)
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Register for preparatory, adjustment, and bridging courses.?(Bachelor)
- Note deadlines and plan your personal schedule. (Bachelor & Master)
- Attend welcome events for first-semester students (Bachelor & Master).
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We warmly welcome you to the start of the summer semester 2025 with the following introductory events for Computer Science as a major, minor, or subsidiary subject:
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Bachelor
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We generally offer multiple alternative welcome sessions, both in person and online, for Bachelor’s students in Computer Science. These take place before the first week of lectures, starting from 31st March. You should not miss these sessions. Access to the welcome sessions is provided via our teaching platform, Digicampus. To log in, you will need your RZ credentials, which you will receive after enrolment.
We also provide information slides and screencasts to help you get started with your studies. These can be downloaded below and should be viewed in advance.
Additionally, several preparatory and bridging courses take place before lectures begin. Besides the Preparatory Course in Computer Science (winter semester) / Adjustment Course in Java (summer semester), you should also register in time for the Mathematics Bridging Course that suits your needs.
The first week of lectures will begin with the first session of "Computer Science 2" on Thursday, 24th April, from 10:00 - 11:30, in Lecture Hall 1 of the Lecture Hall Centre (Building C).
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Access to the Bachelor's Welcome Event (Digicampus)
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Master
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We offer an in-person welcome session for Master’s students in Computer Science. This is particularly useful for those who are new to Augsburg. Access to the welcome session is provided via our Digicampus teaching platform. To register, you will need your RZ-Kennung (IT identifier), which you receive after enrolment.
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Access to the Master's Welcome Event (Digicampus)
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Overview of All Introductory Events
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General Bachelor’s Welcome
- Monday, 31st March 2025, 10:00 - 11:30 (Room 2045 N): Introduction to the Java Adjustment Course and Q&A session on starting your Computer Science studies.
- Monday, 7th April 2025, 10:00 - 11:30 (Online): General welcome and Q&A session for starting Computer Science.
- Specific Bachelor’s Programmes
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- General Master’s Welcome
- Friday, 11th April 2025, 10:00 - 11:30 (Room 2045 N): Welcome and Q&A session for all new students in Augsburg.
Basic imperative programming skills and mathematical knowledge are required for studying Computer Science as a major, minor, or subsidiary subject at the 威尼斯赌博游戏_威尼斯赌博app-【官网】 of Augsburg. These foundational skills are taught in the following courses:
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"Preparatory Course in Computer Science" (Winter Semester):
- Covers basic imperative programming in C.
- Required for the "Informatik 1" lecture.
- Intended for Bachelor’s students in