Highlights
Tuition fee
9360 EUR / year
2694 EUR / year
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Tuition fee
9360 EUR / year
2694 EUR / year
Unknown
Duration
48 months
Duration
48 months
Apply date
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Apply date
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Start date
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Start date
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Campus location
Enschede, Netherlands
Campus location
Enschede, Netherlands
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

Are you interested in developing smart systems such as robotic lawnmowers, intelligent assistants for people with disabilities, flood prevention systems or virtual-reality glasses for crime-scene investigators? In the Applied Computer Science programme, you will work with the latest software and embedded hardware technologies to design and develop innovative solutions that make these systems real.

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Overview

Within the Applied Computer Science B.Sc programme from  Saxion University of Applied Sciences you’ll learn to work with a broad range of tools and techniques, spanning from system programming in C and C++, through electronics, embedded systems and networking, to building interactive, cross-platform applications in C#. Following your interests, you’ll be able to broaden your knowledge in embedded systems, digital signal processing or computer vision. Ultimately, after graduating, you’ll be prepared to tackle the many challenges the modern high-tech industry faces.

International

All the lessons are taught in English, and you will also work alongside students with 25 other nationalities.

Option Electrical and Electronic Engineering

The first quarter of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Applied Computer Science share a common base. If you find that you like designing and building hardware more than programming, you can always switch programmes.

Small-scale

You get to know your fellow students and teachers quickly! Moreover, the practical lessons are given in small groups, so there is plenty of one-on-one interaction.

Career prospects

On completion of the Applied Computer Science programme from Saxion University of Applied Sciences  you will be awarded the Applied Computer Science degree and you may then use the BSc degree title. You can work for a wide range of companies as a software/programmer engineer, test enginer/ quality manager, embedded hardware/soft engineer, project manager, researcher, automation specialist, ot teacher.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Mathematics
  • Electronics for embedded systems
  • Programming in C and C++
  • Algorithms & datastructures
  • Digital electronics
  • Communication skills and personal development
  • Large final project   

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details

Students with one of these nationalities: Afghan, Bangladeshi, Indian, Iranian, Nepalese, Nigerian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan and Yemeni have an April 1st deadline

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
OR
80
PTE Academic
61
IELTS
6

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Enschede, Netherlands

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT
OR
80
PTE Academic
61
IELTS
6

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • A high school degree including Mathematics & Physics.
  • The student must be admissible to Higher Education through a diploma with good results at least equivalent to the Dutch HAVO, VWO or MBO-4 for our bachelor programmes and four years University of Applied Sciences for our master programmes.
  • A minimum TOEFL Internet Based score of 4.5, or 80 for exams taken before 21 January 2026. TOEFL MyBest scores are not accepted. An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 or an equivalent English language qualification is required for EU and non-EU students.

  • Select the relevant country and open the pdf file. At the ‘evaluation chart’ you’ll find an overview of the most common diplomas and their comparison in level to the Dutch educational system. This will give you a clue about your admission possibilities.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    9360 EUR / year
    ≈ 9360 EUR / year
  • EU/EEA

    EU/EEA Nationals
    2694 EUR / year
    ≈ 2694 EUR / year

Living costs

Enschede

Netherlands
650 - 920 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Applied Computer Science.

Available Scholarships

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Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
19 Mar 2027
Mary Doctor Fine Arts Scholarship
Need-based

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Blumenthal Performing Arts
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
The Smooth Movers Scholarships
Merit-based

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The Smooth Movers
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant
Merit-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
17 Sep 2027
Annual Students' Scholarship
Merit-based

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StudyCorgi
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Pearl Lemon Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pearl Lemon
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
WMI Scholars Program
Merit-based

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Wells Mountain Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Teen Changemakers Essay Contest
Merit-based

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International Bipolar Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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