Campus discovery: UDE invites you to a fascinating tour on April 23rd!

Campus discovery: UDE invites you to a fascinating tour on April 23rd!

On April 23, 2025 the University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE) an exciting campus tour that is specifically aimed at students who are interested in the interdisciplinary bachelor's degree program "Human-Centered Computer Science and Psychology". This event not only offers an insight into the courses on offer, but also enables those interested to interact directly with students and lecturers.

The course is characterized by its unique combination of computer science, psychology and business administration. This interdisciplinary orientation is unique in Germany and provides students with practical knowledge that is essential in an increasingly digitalized world.

Campus tour program

The campus tour program includes several exciting elements. Participants receive an introduction to the degree program and can take part in a guided campus tour with students. In addition, visitors can expect practical experiences with augmented reality (AR) glasses in laboratories as well as interactive sessions with robots.

Another highlight is a lecture on digital media, which helps participants understand the relevance of the course in the context of digital transformation. The aim of this event is to give students a practical insight into the course content and to clarify questions regarding the course.

Study content and focus

In addition to the UDE, the University of Würzburg a similar course that specializes in human-computer interaction (HCI). This includes the development and testing of interactive human-computer interfaces, with a strong focus on usability and user experience. Students learn methods for analyzing and optimizing interfaces that are used in a wide variety of areas, from medical applications to safety-critical industries.

The particular focus of training at the University of Würzburg is human-centered and explainable artificial intelligence as well as the development of XR and metaverse technologies. These aspects are central to the training of future specialists who want to shape digitalization responsibly.

Insights from Hamburg

Furthermore, it offers University of Hamburg With her bachelor's degree in human-computer interaction (MCI), she gained important insights into the subject. Part of the series “What to study for?” is a lecture that introduces MCI students to the content and perspectives of the study program. Interviews with professors and students provide valuable information about the direction and career prospects in the field of HCI.

The networking of disciplines and the practice-oriented approach are key factors that make these courses attractive. Those interested should take advantage of the opportunity to find out more on the campus tour in Duisburg-Essen and seek interactive exchanges with the academic community.