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Our small cohorts allow you to quickly get to know all the computer science students at the University of St.Gallen and settle into our computer science community. Our professors and teaching assistants are on a first-name basis with the students, and students are welcome to simply drop by with questions, as long as the office door is open. We place great importance on ensuring that students feel comfortable, offering quiet spaces and study areas directly within the University's facilities. This creates an ideal environment for successfully navigating this demanding programme together with friends.
Feel like you belong from day one:
The Mario Kart Tournament
Feel like you belong from day one:
The Mario Kart Tournament
On the first evening of StartWeek all new Assessment Year students gather for a Mario Kart tournament. Randomly assigned teams, entertaining rivalries, and a light-hearted competition provide a fun to get to know your fellow students. Paired with a pizza dinner, the event serves as a perfect icebreaker and helps you start integrating into the community.
Settle in first: The StartWeek is your integration week.
Settle in first: The StartWeek is your integration week.
The StartWeek begins a week before classes start. Led by two experienced students (your StartWeek tutors), you will explore various aspects of the University of St.Gallen and, of course, the city itself in a small group of about 25 students. You will also work on a case study, have lunch together in the cafeteria, and get to know each other better during the evening programme. Your tutors will show you their favorite spots and tell you all about the student life.
Celebrating milestones together
Celebrating milestones together
There are several courses where, towards the end of the semester, not only are the semester projects completed, but a small reception is also offered after the final presentation. This allows students to pause, reflect, and realize: We are making progress! With some snacks, you can celebrate with your fellow students the achievement of another milestone together.
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By students for students: The ACM Chapter of HSG
By students for students: The ACM Chapter of HSG
The ACM Chapter at the University of St.Gallen is a student-founded organisation that promotes a passion for computer science. It provides a platform that facilitates exchange among members and creates a social environment where like-minded people can meet and learn from each other. If you are interested in meeting other computer science students, you can do so through the ACM Chapter.
SCS Community Events
The School of Computer Science (SCS) organises a variaty of community events for its students. All computer science students are warmly invited to participate. These events offer students from various semesters and study levels (Assessment, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate) the opportunity to get to know each other better. Additionally, it's a great opportunity to meet professors and teaching assistants in a different context. The recurring events are:
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SCS Get-Together: The Get-Together is an informal gathering on campus. After new students have settled in, this event offers them a chance to meet older students. Therefore, it typically takes place towards the end of October.
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SCS Student Conference: At the conference, computer science bachelor's students (5th semester) and master's students (3rd semester) present their projects. The conference is moderated and features guest speakers, presentations and offers food and drinks. (First event: December 2024, replacing the Christmas Apéro).
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SCS Snow-Day: After the winter exams, the SCS heads for the snow to spend a whole day skiing, snowboarding and snow hiking. While participants spend most of their time in small groups, they gather for a communal lunch in a hut and then again for mulled wine at the valley station.
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SCS Hike: St. Gallen is close to beautiful hiking trails. In the summer, the SCS invites everyone to join a group hike. Typically, participants organise their own travel to the hiking area, but the hike itself is done together, rounded off with a piece of delicioius cake.
Video Insights into Computer Science at the University of St. Gallen
Curriculum Bachelor in Computer Science
Our students share their stories
Potentials and Weaknesses of ChatGPT
HCI: Research at the Institute of Computer Science
Testimonial Master Student Julius Lautz
StartWeek, 2023
Our School of Computer Science introduces itself
Virtual Campus Tour
General Bachelor Open Day (2022, virtual)
The selection process for foreign applicants
ChatGPT & Co.: Do They Really Understand Our Language?
Impact Award: Research on Artificial Intelligence
Research at the School of Computer Science (Englisch)
Opening Ceremony Bachelor in Computer Science (BCS)
