The Bachelor’s program in Applied Artificial Intelligence at the University of Applied Sciences Konstanz offers a hands-on AI curriculum featuring numerous team projects and an integrated internship semester. You will gain in-demand skills for a wide range of AI careers and benefit from excellent career opportunities across all industries. Study next to Lake Constance and play an active role in shaping the digital future!
Degree: Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.)
Accredited degree program (accreditation pending)
Department: Computer Science
Program Type: Full-time
Language of Instruction: German
Length of Studies: 7 semesters
Start of Studies: planned for winter semester (WS) 2026/2027
Standard Class Size: 40
Application deadline: July 15th (WS)
Artificial intelligence (AI) is part of your everyday life: You use AI in search engines, digital voice assistants, and music streaming services. But AI is also crucial for businesses and their success: They use it, for example, to make recommendations in online stores, answer your questions promptly via chatbots, or detect fraud in online banking.
This means that companies across various sectors are looking for people who can work with AI professionally, because such technologies are only as good as how well they are understood and utilized.
In the Applied AI computer science program, you will learn:
Key areas of study:
You bring the following interests and skills along:
Would you like to analyze, structure, improve, or creatively and innovatively design AI-powered solutions, or develop suitable (software) solutions using AI tools? Are you curious, communicative, and well-organized, with an interest in technical AI solutions and processes? Then help shape the future of digitalization with your AI expertise!
Artificial intelligence is already a central component of the digital workplace and will play an even greater role in the future. That is why there is a growing need for professionals who understand how AI works and how to integrate it effectively into software, products, and business processes.
In the Applied Artificial Intelligence program, you will learn to understand, adapt, design, develop, and responsibly deploy such systems.
This offers you excellent and exciting career opportunities!
Our teaching staff have several years of industry experience across a variety of sectors. They will introduce you to the latest and most forward-looking technologies, which you will apply directly in practical settings and implement in team projects.
In addition, the internship semester and your bachelor’s thesis, completed at a company or institution, will provide you with the best possible preparation for your career.
No one can predict the future, but there are skills that are currently considered to be long-lasting: identifying and understanding problems, critical thinking, digital and AI skills, seeking solution-oriented approaches, and keeping a responsible view of the world.
The Applied Artificial Intelligence program teaches you all of this—including the practical application of AI in a wide variety of fields.
You will benefit from small classes that allow plenty of time for your questions. You will deepen your knowledge in exercise groups of about 15 students.
During the exercises, faculty members and students from higher semesters will also be there to support you and take the time to address your specific concerns.
In addition, there are many central points of contact for a wide variety of needs, such as writing advice, study coaching, or studying while raising a child.
Throughout your studies, you will have the opportunity to contribute your own ideas, for example, in student (interdisciplinary) team projects or in your thesis.
During your internship semester or one of your academic semesters, you can gain international experience. The university offers numerous partner universities around the world.
You can also further develop your skills in languages, theater, innovation & startups, and much more through the elective courses offered by the University of Applied Sciences.
In addition, state-of-the-art, well-equipped laboratories are available to you, even for your personal project ideas. For example: Our Open Innovation Lab, with its do-it-yourself workshops, offers augmented and virtual reality systems, laser cutters, and 3D scanners and printers.
Do you have a business idea? Our startup advisory service supports you with all aspects of launching a startup.
HTWG is located in the “Paradies” district of Konstanz. The location is truly unique: the campus is situated directly alongside the water - the Rhine River flows into Lake Constance just a short walk from the campus. The University of Applied Science also has a beach bar.
In addition to numerous other sports activities, the university offers you the opportunity to obtain a sailing license.
The Swiss Alps can be reached quickly for hiking or skiing. You are also just a few minutes’ walk away from the historical city center with its bars.
During your studies at the University of Applied Sciences of Konstanz, you will have the opportunity - in small exercise groups - to immediately apply what you have learned. The Applied Artificial Intelligence program also includes three major team projects. In these projects, you will work together as a group to solve practical problems and apply your knowledge directly - from the initial idea to the final implementation. This will help you develop exactly the skills you will need in your future career.
Project examples
The Applied Artificial Intelligence program lasts seven semesters (210 ECTS credits). Each semester, you will take four to six courses that complement each other. All courses provide opportunities for you to apply your knowledge in practical settings.
The optional introductory math course helps you get ready for your studies. The program builds on the math you learned in high school. The introductory course gives you the chance to refresh your knowledge and fix any gaps, if needed.
For you, mathematics is a necessary tool - it helps you understand and apply the concepts involved in the use of artificial intelligence and the related mathematics and computer science.
Bonus: The course also includes time for networking activities.
AI-specific
Computer Science
Mathematics
Computer Science
Mathematics
Business Information Systems: Process Optimization through Automation
Communication & Soft Skills: Writing, Presenting, Coaching
2 major team projects
Elective courses from the program
University-wide elective courses (sustainability, ethics, languages, innovation & startups, etc.)
The fifth semester is a practical semester (see below).
You will complete your bachelor’s degree with a bachelor’s thesis at the university or in a company.
The fifth semester is a practical semester during which you will work at a company or institution of your choice. There, you will independently apply what you have learned in your studies to a practical setting. The company will pay you for your work. You will gain insight into one of your potential areas of work and the professional field, and you will have the opportunity to start building your business network.
Would you like to get a taste of life abroad? You have the opportunity to integrate stays abroad into your studies. You can also spend your internship semester abroad. Credit points gained abroad can be recognized when they fit into your studies.
Documents incl. manual of courses and links to further documents (in German): Please select the German webpresence.
Studying Applied Artificial Intelligence at the University of Applied Sciences of Konstanz offers you many exciting opportunities. Companies are looking for professionals with AI expertise in any field where decisions are made based on large amounts of information and data, and where digitized processes offer advantages. You can therefore work in a wide variety of industries and professional fields:
Potential jobs with a degree in Applied AI (examples)
Business sectors for Applied AI graduates (examples)
Highlights of a career in Applied AI
Advanced Master’s Programs
If you would like to continue your studies after obtaining your bachelor’s degree, you can enroll in master’s programs in computer science at HTWG Konstanz, among other options. After that, you could also pursue a doctorate to earn a Ph.D.
Photo: A view of the college and the beach bar located directly on the water.
Apply now: By using our online application process, you submit an application for admission to our Registration Office. Please note that the transfer of your entrance qualification into the German system is necessary for the application, therefore contact the so-called Studienkolleg.
You can start your studies in the winter semester. The application deadline for the winter semester is July 15 of the respective year.
For a complete overview of the application process, click "Apply Now."
Student counseling computer science
Are you interested in a consultation about the study program? Feel free to contact the student counseling of the department of Computer Science. Please note: Information regarding the transfer of previously acquired credits is available exclusively from the program director.
Program director
The program director will advise you on questions regarding Applied Artificial Intelligence content as well as on recognition of credits already obtained, e.g. for lateral entry (i.e. second semester or higher).
Questions regarding the study program: Sarah
Kunkel (M.A.)
Student counseling
Room
O
203
+49 7531 206-656
sarah.kunkel@htwg-konstanz.de
Office hours
Mon - Wed: office, Thu - Fri: via phone, email or video; by appointment: counseling in person, by telephone or video
Prof. Dr.
Ralf
Seepold
Contact person for the bachelor program Applied Artificial Intelligence
Room
F
125
+49 7531 206-633
ralf.seepold@htwg-konstanz.de
Office hours
by appointment