Artificial Intelligence (B.Sc.)
Artificial Intelligence (B.Sc.)
Discover the fascinating field of artificial intelligence and gain an in-depth understanding of intelligent models, systems, and algorithms. As a graduate of the Bachelor’s degree course Artificial Intelligence, you will be familiar with the mathematical and computer science fundamentals of artificial intelligence and have a research-oriented specialization in selected application areas. This gives you the perfect qualifications for a career in a dynamic and fast-growing industry.
Fact Sheet
- Degree
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
- Admission
- Qualification assessment process (no NC)
- Duration of studies
- 6 semesters
- Teaching language
- completely in English
- Faculty
- Faculty of Engineering
- Start of degree program
- Winter semester
- Number of students
- 150-250
- Special ways to study
- 1-subject Bachelor, International degree program, Part-time degree program
Program overview
What is the degree program about?
In this interdisciplinary English-language degree program, students acquire fundamental knowledge in the fields of computer science, mathematics, and the ethical-philosophical contextualization of AI. These fundamentals are supplemented by various research- and application-oriented electives.
Basic knowledge and methods are taught in the compulsory modules of the three basic areas:
- Computer science
- Mathematics
- Artificial intelligence
Modules in the various compulsory elective areas enable students to supplement and deepen their specialist knowledge:
- Application Domain Fundamentals: introductory modules from application domains to understand the areas in which AI methods are used
- AI Electives: modules on specific AI topics to deepen or broaden knowledge acquired in the compulsory modules
- AI Seminar: seminar module on a cutting-edge AI topic to further familiarize with AI research
- AI Project: project module to put the knowledge gained from the theoretical modules into practice
- Free Choice from the courses offered at FAU to acquire further key qualifications
As part of the Bachelor’s thesis, students test their scientific working methods by independently working on and presenting a specific AI topic.
There are no predefined fields of study. Instead, students can follow their interests and choose individual specializations in various elective modules on research- and application-relevant aspects of AI.
- Understanding of mathematics
- Enjoy problem solving and logic
- Interest in science and technology
- Good knowledge of English
FAU’s Faculty of Engineering has a wide range of expertise in the field of autonomous systems, robotics and artificial intelligence and thus offers diverse and interesting topics for university study and research or final theses. Practical insights and career opportunities: In the Nuremberg metropolitan region, and especially in Erlangen, there are many industrial companies that can provide insights into later working life while you are still studying, for example through internships or student traineeships. Companies such as Siemens, Schaeffler, Continental, Adidas, Diehl and many others have close links to the Faculty of Engineering.
The degree qualifies students to work as data scientists or software developers in the software industry and data-driven technology companies, as well as in other sectors in which artificial intelligence is used.
Application for a Degree Program
Admission Requirements and Application
Admission
- 1st semester: Qualification assessment process (no NC)
- Higher semesters: Admission not currently possible
Application deadline
- Winter semester: 31.08.
- Summer semester: nicht möglich
Language skills
- Proof of English at least level B1+ (CEFR)
- German language skills for international applicants: No DSH, English (level B1+, CEFR)
Details and notes
The application deadline for international applicants is July 15.
Cross-entry into higher semesters is not expected to be possible until winter semester 2025/26.
In addition to the general qualification for university entrance (Abitur), there are other access options for studying at FAU.
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