Overview

The Applied Computer Science degree from Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen provides a strong technical foundation while allowing you to shape your own path, supported by personal guidance throughout. You progress from core fundamentals to specialisation and, finally, to real-world professional practice.

Career prospects

After graduation, you are ready to work across virtually every sector, from tech companies and start-ups to healthcare, logistics, energy and government. You could work at a wide range of national and international companies, such as the Dutch semiconductor companies ASML, NXP and Philips. Examples of roles include:

Embedded systems engineer

IoT developer

Software engineer

AI & machine learning engineer

Cybersecurity specialist

Data engineer or analyst

Systems or network engineer

Research and Development (R&D) engineer

Programme Structure

Modules include:

In your first year, you build a broad and solid base at the intersection of software and hardware.

In the second year, the programme goes more in depth. You move beyond the fundamentals and start tackling the technologies that define modern computing.

In your third year, you will choose a specialisation within Applied Computer Science and spend the first half of the year working on professional products in this area.

In your fourth and final year, you spend both semesters working on professional products through internships at national or international companies or institutions.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

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80

OR

4.5

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61

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IELTS

6

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Groningen, Netherlands

Disciplines

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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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80

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4.5

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61

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

To enrol for a 4-year programme, like Applied Computer Science, you will need a secondary school diploma comparable to a Dutch HAVO (General Secondary Education) diploma and proof of English proficiency. If we are not familiar with your foreign diploma, they will have it verified by our national agency, NUFFIC, or by ECCTIS.

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

9639 EUR / year

≈ 9639 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2694 EUR / year

≈ 2694 EUR / year

Living costs

Groningen

Netherlands

750 - 1000 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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Career prospects

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Groningen

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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