The varied activites of the scientists at the Institute of Computer Science include basic research as much as application-oriented projects related to all  subject areas. The research at the institute is characterized by a high share of interdisciplinary issues resulting from the cooperation with the Interdisciplinary Faculty.

The Institute of Computer Science offers a practice-oriented and research-oriented study program. The study offers include the subjects Computer Science, business informatics and information technology/computer engineering, bachelor and master level each. Computer Science for teacher-training and the master Visual Computing complement the program.