University of Freiburg - Faculty of Applied Sciences

University Of Freiburg - Faculty Of Applied Sciences:
The University of Freiburg, founded in 1457, is one of the oldest universities in Germany and looks back on a long tradition of excellence in teaching and research. Whether in humanities, sciences or engineering, Freiburg's students and faculty have made a significant impact on the academic world.

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With 22,000 students the University of Freiburg is strongly integrated into the city and most evenings it becomes clear that this is a college town. Located in southwest Germany at the foothills of the black forest, Freiburg benefits from a mild climate and its proximity to France and Switzerland. Freiburg offers Mediterranean style flair, open air cafés, lots of sports activities in the nearby Black Forest and great cultural diversity.

Faculty of Applied Sciences
The 11th and newest faculty of the university is the Faculty of Applied Sciences which was established in 1995. It comprises the Department of Computer Science and the Department of Microsystems Engineering offering undergraduate and graduate programs to approximately 1,200 students. Situated on a new campus at the edge of Freiburg, both departments feature modern facilities for research and teaching including a cleanroom, electronics, optics and chemistry laboratories, robotics laboratories, facilities for tele-teaching, mobile computer pools for students and an engineering library. The Faculty offers four international Master's programs.

-Master of Science in Computer Science (in English and German)
- Master of Science in Applied Computer Science (in English and German)
- Master of Science in Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Master of Science Degree Program in Microsystems Engineering (in English)

Master of Science in Computer Science / Applied Computer Science
The Department of Computer Science (IIF) has some 14 professors, approximately 110 research assistants, and a total of 17 research groups spread over six divisions. They cover a broad spectrum of teaching and research topics which range from computer graphics to artificial intelligence, from algorithmics to software technology, and from communication systems to applications in engineering and the life sciences. The IIF also takes part in large interdisciplinary research projects and is active in special areas of research on both a national and international level.
The 2 years' master degree programs in computer science and applied computer science are taught in German and English, and have both been accredited by ASIIN. While the master program in computer science is mainly designed for graduates of the bachelor in computer science program at Freiburg University, the master program in applied computer science is open for graduates from other universities and from closely related fields of study.

The Institute of Microsystem Technology (IMTEK) at the University of Freiburg is unique in Europe. The scientific scope of the institute, with 18 faculty and over 200 research and technical staff, encompasses nearly all technical fields relevant to the highly interdisciplinary world of microsystem technology. Through the depth and range of our activities, we are one of the internationally leading academic research departments in this dynamic and innovative field.
The 2 year Master of Science Degree Program in Microsystems Engineering was first offered in the winter semester of 2007/2008. It is designed for highly qualified graduate students holding a Bachelor's degree in engineering or science. The language of instruction is English.

Bioinformatics is an emerging and challenging discipline at the interface of Informatics (or Computer Science) and Life Sciences. Bioinformatics has been and still is a major trigger for the current developments in the fields of Bio-Engineering, Molecular Biology and Medicine.
The M.Sc. in Bioinformatics and Systems Biology is a two year bilingual programme for graduates having a Bachelor's degree in Biology, Computer Science or any other Science. Basic knowledge in Mathematics, Informatics, Biology, Bioinformatics and Systems Biology is required.
The program aims to provide a deeper understanding of Bioinformatics' methods and to broaden the students' knowledge in the fields of Biology and Computer Science. Students attend lectures, seminars and lab courses in Biology, Computer Science and Bioinformatics, which they may select according to their background, language proficiency and their areas of interest.