Informatics for the Natural Sciences

Informatics for the Natural Sciences are dgree programmes at Bielefeld University, which offer a unique and practice-oriented education that combines informatics with the natural sciences of biology, chemistry and physics. Students acquire sound knowledge in both disciplines and learn to apply informatic methods in scientific contexts. The degree programmes not only promotes technical competence, but also the ability to collaborate and communicate across disciplines.
Graduates are optimally prepared for the challenges in industry and research, as they are able to analyse complex problems and develop innovative solutions. The practice-oriented education gives them excellent career opportunities in various fields, from software development and Data Science to specialised positions in scientific research. The degree programmes in Bielefeld are characterised by their close integration of theory and practice and thus offer a solid foundation for a successful professional career.

All degree programmes of the subject

"Technical" degree programme

Bachelor

Bachelor of Science : Bachelor with One Core Subject (Academic)
WiSe

Master

Master of Science
WiSe&SoSe

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Courses without teaching option
Courses without teaching option (Possible combinations for Combi-Bachelor)
Courses offered excluding teaching option and with NC
Courses offered excluding teaching option and with NC 1 (Possible combinations for Combi-Bachelor)
Courses offered with teaching option
Courses offered with teaching option (Possible combinations)
Courses with teaching option and with NC
Courses with teaching option and with NC 1 (Possible combinations)
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"technical" degree programme; no option for teaching profession available here.
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The places for courses marked with 'NC' (Numerus clausus) are subject to restrictions on admission.

The information on admission restrictions / numerus clausus (NC) refers to applications for the winter semester 2025/26 and summer semester 2026.
Information on NC values from previous years