For you?
Are you looking for a challenging programme in Data Science? Do you have (or will soon have) a high school diploma and want to have a promising (international) IT career within three years? Then Applied Computer Science is the programme for you!
Applied Computer Science has been carefully designed to equip you for the job market in just three years. THUAS is the only university of applied sciences in the Netherlands offering this unique fast-track programme in English.
This programme is designed to prepare you for IT roles within the dynamic high-tech sector. The Netherlands hosts a thriving ecosystem of companies developing advanced technology products, with IT playing a pivotal role in their success.
As part of this course, you’ll have the opportunity to specialise as an (Embedded) Software Engineer or an Information & Cyber Security expert — both fields experiencing high global demand and a growing need for skilled professionals. In just three years — this programme will give you the expertise and practical skills to become a highly sought-after IT professional, ready to excel in a competitive job market.
What do we expect from you? Three years of intensive study in a dynamic and international learning environment, alongside fellow students who, like you, are driven to excel in the IT sector.
Admission requirements
You have a Dutch diploma
To enrol in the 3-year ar English-taught bachelor's programme in Applied Computer Science, you must have a pre-university (VWO) diploma or an equivalent international qualification such as International Baccalaureate or Abitur. No specific subjects are required for admission.
Don’t meet the entry requirements?
Perhaps your academic background is not quite the right level. Or you need some help improving your English skills. Don’t worry. There might be some alternative options to help you get in, and prepare yourself for a successful start of your studies at The Hague University of Applied Sciences (THUAS).
You have a non-Dutch diploma
To enrol for the Applied Computer Science 3 year programme you will need a secondary school diploma comparable to a Dutch VWO diploma and a good command of English.
Before we can decide on your eligibility, we’ll need to assess your secondary school certificate.
To make sure your certificate is evaluated fairly, we work with NUFFIC, an organisation that specialises in the assessment of international education qualifications.
Decisions regarding your qualification for admission
There are no exceptions to the official admission requirements. The Enrolment Office is the only party that can make decisions regarding your qualification for admission based on official regulations. You can’t rely on any other sources of information for your qualification for admission.
Degree programme in figures
Programme content
What will you study each year?
Career perspective
What you will become
Software architect
Information security officer
Data-analist
Software engineer
Cloud architect
Game developer
What you won't become
Elektronic Engineer
Network designer
Continue studying
Do you want to deepen your knowledge of Embedded Software Engineering of Information & Cyber Security? You can then continue into post-graduate studies. In the Netherlands, for example a masters’ at Radboud University, Leiden University, Eindhoven University of Technology or the University Twente. Our graduates have been welcomed at universities across the world.
Practical information
What else do you need to know?
How to apply
Your enrolment request must be submitted through Studielink. Before you do, please check the official name of the programme below. Would you like to find out more about the application process first? Check our page How to apply . The key deadlines are listed here as well. This degree programme starts in September and there is no intake in February.
Tuition fee
You will have to pay tuition fees when you enrol on a bachelor's programme. You can pay in one or more instalments. If you pay in more than one instalment a small administration fee is charged.
More information about tuition fees
Scholarships
Find out more about scholarships for international students. Please note that these scholarships are one-off scholarships only, meaning that if you obtain them it is only for your first year of study.
Student finance
Dutch students qualify for extra financial support via a loan. Dutch students automatically qualify for this financial assistance and international students may be eligible if they have lived in the Netherlands for at least five years or are employed for at least 56 hours per month.
Additional Costs
You must also budget for books, excursions and field trips. You can expect to pay approximately €800 per year to cover these additional costs. During your semester abroad, you will also need to pay for tickets, housing and insurance.
Visa and residence permit
Help in choosing your study
We would like to help you make the right decision
It takes a bit of thought and research to find the right programme. The Hague University of Applied Sciences organizes various activities throughout the year to give you the best possible idea of the various studies offered. You also learn what it’s like to study at THUAS. This way, you can click on the registration button without a doubt in mind. Or you’ll know for certain it’s not right for you.
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Assistance during your studies
Applied Computer Science is committed to helping every student succeed. In addition to having a mentor who supervises your class and provides personal coaching, you will have access to a vast support network that includes confidential advisors, counsellors and a team of school psychologists. So if you run into any problems – whether they’re academic or personal – you can get the help you need.
The Hague University of Applied Sciences also offers personalised support for students with special needs. If you have any special medical or psychological needs, our team is ready to make the necessary arrangements to make sure that you have every opportunity to succeed. Ask your mentor for details. For more information about student counsellors/student psychologists, high-performance sports, Dutch language support or studying with a functional disability, go to our page about support during your studies.
Official details of the programme
This degree programme is registered in Registration of Institutions and Programmes (RIO):
- Official Dutch name of degree programme: HBO-ICT
- Official international name: Information and Communication Technology
- Programme code (Isat): 30020
- Institution code (Brin): 27UM
Both the official Dutch and the official international name of the degree programme (current at the time of your graduation) will be printed on your diploma.
For more information on the accreditation of this degree programme, see the Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO) website.
Binding Study Advice (BSA)
To continue your degree programme after the first year, you need to earn 50 of the 60 credits (EC or Credits). In some cases, the degree programme may also require that you pass a specific subject as pEuropean art of the credit requirements. We call this a qualitative requirement. If you meet the credit requirements as well as the qualitative requirement where applicable, you will receive a positive binding study advice (BSA) from the Examination Board at the end of your first year and you will be able to continue your degree programme.
If you earn less than 50 credits or don’t meet the qualitative requirements where applicable, you will receive a negative binding study advice and will have to leave the degree programme. This is why this advice is called a Negative Binding Study Advice (NBSA).
Your academic progress may be affected by personal circumstances such as illness or the professional practice of a sport. It is important that you inform the Examination Board immediately of any personal circumstances that might apply to you. The Board can take these into account when issuing its study advice.
Read all the rules for the binding study advice in Chapter 7 of the Programme and Examination Regulations (PER) for your degree programme.
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