Research and Study at the University of Excellence Bonn
At the Institute of Computer Science at the University of Excellence Bonn, cutting-edge research meets excellent teaching.
Our internationally visible research addresses fundamental challenges in Cyber Security, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Graphics, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) and Robotics. Our students and researchers benefit from state-of-the-art facilities such as High-Performance Computing (HPC) clusters, robotics labs and a Visual Computing Incubator.
→ About our research
As a department of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Computer Science in Bonn can look back on a long history that began in 1969 with the founding of the Institute for Applied Mathematics and Computer Science. As one of the pioneering institutes for Computer Science in Germany, we have a well established track record in teaching. Every year, over 1500 bright minds study at our faculty. Around 800 are enrolled in the bachelor's degree course in alone — one of the most popular degree programs in Germany with outstanding career prospects in almost all sectors.→ About the study program
SMEs and research institutions have increasing need for expertise and computing capacity for their AI research. Prominent academic institutions of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, led by the Institute for Computer Science at the University of Bonn, have jointly formed the AI service center WestAI to provide AI services and proprietary AI research in support of business and research. The state-of-the-art computing infrastructures of RWTH Aachen and Forschungszentrum Jülich are utilized for the services. As of now, interested outside parties can request computing time for AI projects via the WestAI website. At present the services are provided free of charge thanks to funding from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).
Our Study Programs
Bachelor Computer Science (BSc)
Immerse yourself in the world of algorithms, data, robotics as well as Artificial Intelligence and become a shaper of the digital future.
This program is offered in German only.
Bachelor Cyber Security (BSc)
Learn all about the increasingly complex information systems of the 21st century and immerse yourself in the world of IT security and cryptography.
This program is offered in German only.
Teaching Bachelor Computer Science
Combine Computer Science with another subject and educational science to optimally prepare you for your career as a teacher.
This program is offered in German only.
Master Computer Science (MSc)
Learn even more about the world of Computer Science and do your own research on more powerful algorithms, smarter data analysis, more skillful robots and more realistic simulations.
Master Cyber Security (MSc)
Learn and explore for yourself how to make the highly networked information systems of the 21st century both secure and effective.
Teaching Master Computer Science
Inspire and empower the next generation through knowledge and enthusiasm for digital sciences.
Research Highlights
HPC Cluster Marvin
"Marvin" is the university's high-performance computer. Above all, it enriches the research areas of High Performance Computing (HPC), AI & ML.
Machine Learning for 3D Shape Analysis
Our 3D shape matching solution uses Deep Learning with spectral regularization in unsupervised training. It outperforms previous approaches in matching quality in nine data sets.
FOR 2535 — Anticipation of Human Behavior
This project aims to develop a fundamental technology for applications that require the anticipation of human behavior.
Digital "Red Cross Emblem" to Protect Against Attacks
Humanitarian protection and support for victims of war and armed violence — that is the aim of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The symbol of the Red Cross is intended to protect aid workers from attacks during their missions. Can this symbol also be used in the digital world? Our international team is researching the protection for online resources.
AI Research Group: Algorithmic Data Analysis for Geodesy (AlgoForGe)
As part of the research group, we develop new algorithms for problems in the field of geodesy.
Robotics Meets Cultural Heritage
We are contributing perception and motion planning techniques to the "RePAIR" project, which aims to physically reconstruct destroyed frescoes from Pompeii. Using modern algorithms, we are helping to place these fragments with two robotic arms.
Our Address
University of Bonn
Institute of Computer Science
Friedrich-Hirzebruch-Allee 8
Postal address:
University of Bonn
Institute of Computer Science
Friedrich-Hirzebruch-Allee 5
53115 Bonn
Germany