Fundamentals of Cognitive Systems Minor Subject (Academic), 60 CPs

Contents of the subject Fundamentals of Cognitive Systems

Interdisciplinary Education
The bachelor’s program in “Fundamentals of Cognitive Systems” at Bielefeld University integrates various disciplines, including computer science, neuroscience, and psychology. This interdisciplinary approach enables students to comprehensively understand and analyze complex cognitive systems.

Research-Oriented Teaching
The Faculty of Engineering offers a research-oriented education that allows students to participate in current research projects at an early stage. This promotes the application of theoretical knowledge in practical contexts and prepares students for the challenges of academic research.

Modern Facilities
Students benefit from the university’s modern infrastructure, including well-equipped laboratories and access to innovative technologies. These resources are crucial for practical training in the field of cognitive systems.

Individualized Support
With a limited number of students per cohort, the program enables intensive support from faculty members. This fosters personal interaction and the individual development of students.

International Networking
Bielefeld University promotes international experiences through exchange programs and collaborations with other universities. This enables students to acquire intercultural skills and orient themselves in a global context.
The program opens up a wide range of career opportunities in various fields, such as:

Research and Development: This degree program prepares students for careers in academic or industrial research, where graduates work on the development of cognitive systems and technologies.

Industry and the Service Sector: Graduates find employment in industry, particularly in the development departments of mechanical and plant engineering firms or in the application of machine learning methods.

Healthcare: In the healthcare sector, graduates can contribute to the development of intelligent assistance systems or adaptive technologies that improve patient care.

IT and Software Development: The program also prepares students for careers in software development, where knowledge of cognitive systems can be applied to the programming of adaptive systems.

Consulting: Graduates can work in consulting firms to support organizations in the implementation and optimization of cognitive technologies.

Access to the Bachelor programme is granted to those who have a university entrance qualification suitable for Germany (e. g. German ‘Abitur’).

Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education.

Likewise, special conditions apply to those qualified in vocational education and training.

Course start

Studies can be commenced only in winter semester.

Length and scope of studies

The standard period of studies is 6 semesters. Information on studying part time.

The studies Minor Subject (Academic), 60 CPs Fundamentals of Cognitive Systems comprise 60 credit points.

Find out about the academic structure model and note the possible combinations as well as the rules regarding the individual supplementary area.

The study places are not subject to any admission restrictions (numerus clausus). Nevertheless, you need to apply within the currently applicable application deadlines. Afterwards, however, you can submit your application for enrolment directly in the application and status portal, provided that you meet the access requirements.

Step by step to a bachelor programme without NC

Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education.

Likewise, special conditions apply to those qualified in vocational education and training.

Application deadline reminder

To the application portal

You will find the programme of lectures for this course in the eKVV.

An overview of the introductory and information events is provided by the central student counselling services.

Possible Combinations

This subject can be combined with the following subjects in the Combined Bachelor's Degree:

Combined Bachelor's Degree with One Minor Subject

As Major Subject you have to combine Informatics

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The information on admission restrictions / numerus clausus (NC) refers to applications for the winter semester 2026/27 and summer semester 2027.
Information on NC values from previous years