Study Programmes

An interdisciplinary, integrated approach forms the core framework of the teaching, research and practical applications of the Faculty of Computer Science. Thus, the degrees we offer evolve naturally from our research activities. In turn, students of all levels have opportunity to work directly on software development projects that have real-world impact for business, the public, and the international research community. 

The Faculty offers three levels of studies: Bachelor of Science, Master of Science and Doctoral Degree (PhD). At each level, there is a wide range of optional courses that permits students to focus their interests. Moreover, we use the European Credit System (ECTS) in all the courses, thus facilitating the facilitating exchanges with other European Universities, and we offer several European Masters which foresee periods of study at partner universities in Europe.

Bachelor in Computer Science and Engineering 

A practice-oriented Degree with strong links to local and international companies.
Duration: 3 years
Special features: International teaching staff, cutting-edge facilities
Languages: Mostly English


Master of Science in Computer Science

A strongly research-oriented Degree, with international study paths and an excellent ratio between teaching staff and students.
Duration: 2 years
Special features: Project-based routes, 5 curricula, 3 European Masters Programmes leading to Double Degrees.
Language: English


PhD in Computer Science

A programme that aims at producing first class researchers and future leaders in Computer Science, who will either continue their research career or lead industrial operations.
Duration: 3 years
Special features: Strong involvement in research projects managed by the Faculty, focus on Databases, Knowledge Representation & Information Systems, and Software Engineering.
Language: English

Studying in Bolzano-Bozen
University and province offer grants to support studies, dissertations, post-graduate studies, housing, canteens, and special initiatives for the disabled. For more information, please refer to the section Prospective Students - Accommodation & Funding.

Students will be supported by the University Advisory Service. Its staff will give important information, will help with enrolment procedure, application for a residence permit (for foreign students, if necessary) and with accommodation. The office is supported by student helpers who act as tutors for students and show them around the university.

Special support is given to foreign students by the International Relations Office.

The Language Centre provides language courses for students enrolled at the University and for those of international exchange programmes, and it runs an advisory service for autonomous language learning, which takes place in its fully-equipped, flexibly run language laboratory.

There are four different Student Associations: Kikero organises social events, student parties, trips and other activities; S.C.U.B (Sports Club University Bolzano) organises sports activities, particularly alpine sports like free-climbing, trekking, skiing; the Bozen-Bolzano local committee of AIESEC, the biggest international student organisation that is wholly managed by students; the AlumniClub supports the graduates of the Free University of Bozen/Bolzano and helps them to maintain strong links with the University once they have graduated.