Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

OST University of Applied Sciences of Eastern Switzerland

Program Overview

The Bachelor in Computer Science at OST is designed for students who want to turn their interest in technology into real technical expertise. You’ll learn how to program, design software systems, secure digital networks, and work with data — all through hands-on, project-based learning that prepares you directly for careers in the tech industry.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1:
Your first year focuses on building strong foundations in computing. You study programming, algorithms, and data structures, while developing logical thinking and problem-solving skills that form the core of computer science. This year prepares you for more advanced technical and applied topics later in the degree.

Year 2:
In the second year, you move into applied computing and system development. You explore software engineering, network technologies, and cybersecurity, learning how to design, build, and protect real digital systems. Team projects help you experience how software is developed in professional environments.

Year 3:
Your final year allows you to specialise and apply your knowledge in real-world contexts. You choose advanced topics such as cloud infrastructure or data science and complete industry-linked projects and a bachelor thesis — graduating with a strong portfolio of practical work.

Focus Areas

Software engineering, cybersecurity, cloud and network systems, data science, applied computing.

Learning Outcomes

Ability to design and develop software solutions, secure and manage digital systems, work with data technologies, and solve complex technical problems in real-world settings.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

OST is a nationally accredited Swiss University of Applied Sciences, known for industry-aligned, practice-oriented higher education.

Reputation (Employability Context)

OST’s applied teaching model and strong industry collaboration make graduates highly employable in Switzerland’s technology sector and beyond.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At OST, the Bachelor in Computer Science is designed around learning by doing. From the start, you apply computing theory through hands-on programming, system-building, and real project work — not just classroom study. Small-group teaching, modern technical laboratories, and close interaction with lecturers ensure you gain practical confidence, while industry-linked projects allow you to experience how computer scientists work in real professional environments:

Computer network and systems laboratories, where students carry out practical exercises in computing and digital infrastructure
Project-based coursework, involving real software development and applied system design
Team projects, simulating professional software engineering environments and collaborative problem-solving
Industry-linked term projects and bachelor's theses, where students solve real challenges for partner companies
Hands-on programming environments are used throughout the curriculum from software engineering to data science
Opportunities to work directly with external companies, connecting academic learning with business needs
Guided long-term projects, with lecturer feedback and formal project presentations
Academic support workshops and tutorials, strengthening applied technical learning
Access to campus study spaces, technical facilities, and academic libraries supporting project and research work

This strong blend of technical labs, team projects, and company collaboration ensures you graduate with real-world experience, a professional project portfolio, and job-ready skills.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor in Computer Science at OST move confidently into the technology job market with strong practical skills and real industry exposure. Typical career paths include Software Developer, Cybersecurity Specialist, Network or Cloud Engineer, and Data Analyst, with opportunities across software companies, industrial organisations, service providers, and public-sector employers. Thanks to OST’s applied teaching model and close industry links, many students transition directly from their final projects into full-time roles:

Career and employability support at OST, offering guidance on job searches, internships, and professional planning
Strong employer demand, with computer science graduates in high demand across Switzerland’s technology and innovation sectors
Industry-linked projects and bachelor theses, often completed in collaboration with companies and leading directly to employment
Company partnerships and professional networks, giving students early access to real-world opportunities
Accredited Swiss University of Applied Sciences degree, recognised nationally and internationally for applied technical education
Career-ready graduation outcomes, with practical experience, teamwork skills, and a professional project portfolio

This combination of hands-on training, employer collaboration, and applied learning ensures OST graduates are well prepared for immediate employment in the tech industry.

Further Academic Progression

After completing the bachelor’s degree, students can continue to a Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) with specialisation options such as Computer Science or Data Science at OST or other Swiss universities of applied sciences. This pathway supports progression into advanced technical roles, leadership positions, or applied research careers