E-Government, BSc

With your interdisciplinary skill set, a wide range of career paths will be open to you. You’ll learn how to combine technology with innovative approaches to organisation and communication – whether in local government, state or federal authorities, EU institutions or the private sector. From E-Government and project management to IT departments, specialist teams, controlling, procurement or consulting, the choice is yours.

As a graduate, you’ll be ready to drive digital transformation in public administration and become part of a field that is shaping the future. Exciting career opportunities include:

• Digital Transformation Officer in public authorities and organisations
• IT Project Manager for E-Government solutions
• Digital Transformation Consultant
• Developer of GovTech solutions
• Founder of a GovTech start-up

Demand for skilled professionals in this area continues to grow. The Online Access Act requires public services at federal, state and local level to be available digitally, creating a strong need for experts who can help turn this vision into reality. With your knowledge and skills, you’ll be ready to make a real impact.
 

In your first few semesters, you’ll dive into the world of E-Government and discover the challenges and opportunities it has to offer. You’ll build a strong foundation in IT, public administration and business. In your fifth semester, you’ll put your knowledge into practice by working on real digitalisation projects from the public sector, tackling current challenges and developing practical solutions.

In your sixth semester, the choice is yours: gain hands-on experience with an exciting employer or spend a semester abroad at one of our partner universities.

You’ll complete your degree in the seventh semester with your Bachelor’s thesis, either in public administration or with a company.

Yes, both options are available in the standard full-time programme. In your sixth semester, you can choose between an internship semester and a semester abroad. You’ll gain valuable hands-on experience, make your first professional connections and learn how to apply your knowledge to real-world projects.

A semester abroad also gives you the chance to gain international experience, discover new perspectives and develop your intercultural skills.

In accordance with Section 62a of the Higher Education Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (HG NRW), this degree programme is suitable for part-time study.

Which programming languages will I learn?
The programming languages taught during the programme are chosen by the lecturers for each individual course.

Which books or materials should I read?
You’ll find recommended reading in the Module Catalogue or directly in your lectures. 

Where can I find more information about learning materials?
This depends on the lecturer. You’ll usually receive more information at the beginning of each course. You can also find important details in the Module Catalogue and often in the Moodle course for the respective module.

Which tools are used for online seminars?
The university mainly uses Cisco Webex for online seminars. You can register free of charge through the university. Lecturers may occasionally use other platforms, most of which are freely accessible.

Will I have assignments during the semester break?
Usually not. However, deadlines for projects or term papers may sometimes fall within the lecture-free period.

What are the laptop requirements?
For your studies – particularly for the Web Development module – your laptop should meet the following specifications:

• Operating system: Windows, macOS and/or Linux (Linux is preferable, e.g. as a dual-boot system or virtual machine)
• Processor: Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen 7 (or equivalent)
• Storage: 1 TB SSD
• RAM: 32 GB
• Ports: USB-C and HDMI (HDMI via an adapter is also fine)
• Camera and microphone are required

You won’t need a touchscreen, digital pen, fingerprint scanner, dedicated graphics card or CD/DVD drive. These requirements apply up to and including the winter semester 2026/27.

To start your studies with us, you’ll need one of the following:

• a German university entrance qualification (Allgemeine Hochschulreife or Fachhochschulreife)
• an equivalent recognised qualification
• or a vocational qualification, for example a Meister qualification or a qualification from a Fachschule

We welcome applications from nationals of all countries. Please check here for general admission requirements.

For the E-Government programme, you’ll also need:

• German language skills at B2 level (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages – CEFR)

You should also bring:

• an interest in digital technologies and their practical applications
• analytical thinking and a passion for solving problems
• motivation to help shape the future of public administration
• strong teamwork and communication skills
• a basic understanding of mathematics
• English language skills are an advantage

Don’t worry: you don’t need to be a programming pro to get started. We’ll teach you all the essential foundations during your studies. A basic understanding of maths is important, though – there’s no getting around it completely.

If you’re simply missing some prior knowledge but have the interest and motivation, you’ll be in the right place. We’ll help you build the foundation