Overview

At the Bachelor of Science in Creative Technology at 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.

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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.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Smart Environments

Living & Working Tomorrow

Art, Impact & Technology

Interaction Design

Hands-on AI

Data: from source to senses

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

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92

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

General Engineering & Technology View 14 other Bachelors in General Engineering & Technology 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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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.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

13000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13000 EUR per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Amsterdam

1000 - 1500 EUR /month

Living costs

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

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

International

Living costs for Amsterdam

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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