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I'm not a computer geek, but could a degree in Computer Science still be for me?

Do I have to know how to program before I begin my degree?

Do I need a laptop?

Which programming languages will be used during the degree?

As a Computer Science student, can I get reductions on operating systems and other software? Can I get these for free?

Do Computer Science students work with a specific operating system?

Do I have to have received very good Math, Physics and Science grades in school in order to be allowed to study Computer Science in Freiburg?

Are math and other science subjects at IIF very academically demanding?

Can I refresh my knowledge of mathematics in a special course before the semester begins?

What language are the lectures and other events held in?

In school I learned basic English. Will I be able to follow events held in English?

Does IIF or the University of Freiburg offer any special language courses for Computer Science students?

Will IIF organize revision sessions or private tuition (from older students, for example) if I have difficulties with the content of certain courses?

It normally takes six semesters to complete a Bachelor's degree course, but what if I need eight?

After I complete my Bachelor's degree, will I be able to go straight into a job in industry, or will further study be necessary?

Which qualification will give me the best job prospects?

How many students are there at IIF?

What proportion of students on the Computer Science course in Freiburg are women?

Do you offer anything specifically for women students?

What is the difference between studying Computer Science at a university, studying it at a university of applied sciences (FH) and studying it at a university of cooperative education (BA)?

Why is the 'Diplom' qualification being abolished?

Will I have to pay tuition fees?

Everyone says that Computer Science students spend all day doing calculations, or having machines do them. What are they calculating?

How varied is a Computer Science degree course at Freiburg?

How interdisciplinary is a Computer Science course?