Studying in the full-time or part-time model
You can complete the Bachelor’s degree programme in the full-time or part-time model. The degree programme takes either six or a minimum of eight semesters depending on the model selected.
Full-time degree programme
The full-time model for the Bachelor’s degree programme takes six semesters. The first two semesters together form the assessment level. Students must pass this assessment in order to be admitted to the main study programme.
“When you study part-time alongside work, you can earn money, gain professional experience and enjoy plenty of variety between the workplace and university.”
Kia Farokhnia, graduate of the part-time degree programme in Engineering and Management
Part-time degree programme
In Winterthur, you can complete all ten Bachelor’s degree programmes on a part-time basis. A corresponding model is available for Computer Science in Zurich too. The programme contents are fundamentally identical to the full-time programme, with 180 ECTS credits.
The part-time degree programme is aimed primarily at those wishing to study who
- are already firmly established in their professional working life
- have family responsibilities
- wish to finance their studies by working
If you work in a field related to your studies, you can integrate part of your degree programme into your work. The compact timetable allows you to work on three consecutive weekdays. We recommend working no more than 60% of a full-time position during teaching periods. You can switch to the full-time degree programme at the start of any semester.
Structure of the part-time degree programme
You will study in Winterthur on two days and one evening per week over a minimum of eight semesters. You can choose to attend evening classes online. A different teaching model applies to the part-time Computer Science degree programme in Zurich (see below). Towards the end of your studies, you will complete your project work and Bachelor’s thesis, integrating them into your professional work wherever possible.
“For me, this combination of practice and theory is ideal. I can apply much of what I learn directly in my day-to-day work and when providing further training for apprentices. I also really value exchanging ideas with other students who are already working.”
Yves Kaufmann, part-time Computer Science student, Project Manager and Vocational Trainer at Noser Young AG
“The part-time degree programme enabled me to immediately apply what I had learned in my professional work and to expand on it. I also found switching between lectures and day-to-day work highly enriching.”
Reto Bachmann, Computer Science graduate, Network & IT Security Engineer at Swisscard AECS GmbH
“Siemens Mobility relies on qualified employees, which is why we support studying alongside work. Students not only gain new knowledge and put it straight into practice, but also build a lifelong network.”
Dirk Boedeker, Head of Customer Services, Siemens Mobility AG
Teaching model in Winterthur
All Bachelor’s degree programmes at the School of Engineering: Aviation, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Energy and Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Informatics, Systems Engineering, Mobility Science, and Engineering and Management. Timetables are subject to change.
Teaching model in Zurich
The following timetable applies to the Computer Science degree programme at the Zurich campus.
Timetable
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