Overview

At the Creative Technology course from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, you'll develop creative solutions for real-world challenges. You'll be working in high-tech labs and work on real assignments, experiencing the entire process, from analysis to prototype.

Five reasons to choose Creative Technology at VU:

Accessible for all (VWO) profiles: students with all Dutch VWO profiles or international equivalents are admitted.

Real-world assignments: within just two months, you'll be building your own installations, solving real-world issues, using the latest technology.

Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Amsterdam: study in Amsterdam and receive a Bachelor of Science from the University of Twente upon graduation.

Pathways to advanced degrees: transition to related master’s programs in the field of computer science and electrical engineering, or find numerous exciting job opportunities.

Diverse student body: enjoy a balanced gender ratio and a mix of nationalities in your class.

Start your career

Creative Technology alumni are in high demand in the Dutch and international job markets. So if you want to start working right after your bachelor's, there are plenty of job opportunities. Get started as an IT trainee or innovation developer in a small or large company. You can also work in product development, communication or as a web designer in an IT company. Or you could go to work in your own creative start-up.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Smart Environments

Living & Working Tomorrow

Art, Impact & Technology

Interaction Design

Hands-on AI

Data: from source to senses

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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92

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Electrical Engineering General Engineering & Technology Computer Sciences View 19 other Bachelors in Computer Sciences in Netherlands

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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

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92

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students from outside the Netherlands should have a pre-university secondary education comparable to the Dutch vwo-diploma: good A-level results or International Baccalaureate.

With a European Baccalaureate diploma, you will probably be admissible to the bachelor's in Creative Technology. This depends on the subjects and levels you have achieved. A successfully completed European Baccalaureate diploma is required before the start of the academic year. Your curriculum has to contain: mathematics for 3 hours & English.

With the International Baccalaureate diploma, you will probably be admissible to the bachelor's in Creative Technology. This depends on the subjects and levels you have achieved. A successfully completed International Baccalaureate diploma is required before the start of the academic year. Your curriculum has to contain at least: Mathematical Studies SL / Applications & Interpretations SL and English.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16400 EUR / year

≈ 16400 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2694 EUR / year

≈ 2694 EUR / year

Living costs

Amsterdam

Netherlands

1000 - 1500 EUR / month

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

Funding

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Overview

Five reasons to choose Creative Technology at VU:

Start your career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Amsterdam

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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