Applied Computer Science
Official name: Information & Communication Technology
Do you have a vwo or equivalent international diploma and want a career in IT? Then check out this fast-track programme.
Bachelor
Full-time
3 years
Starts in September
Delft Campus
English
For you?
The global demand for advanced information technology is growing. Businesses need IT that transforms technical challenges into smart, reliable solutions. The Applied Computer Science Degree Programme at The Hague University of Applied Sciences will help you explore the intersection where tech and IT meet. It teaches you how to make machines, computers, and networks run, and even design them yourself. This English-taught bachelor's degree programme is completed in just 3 years, instead of 4.
This will prepare you for a job in the high-tech sector in no time!
Applied Computer Science is for the curious problem-solvers, proud nerds, and ambitious techies. We challenge you to question everything, experiment, and think outside the box. This way we ensure that you will be ready in no time to start working at high-tech companies and startups in Europe, or to progress to a master's degree programme at THUAS or a technical university.
Applied Computer Science is taught in Delft, right in the middle of the tech hub of South Holland.
You will learn to programme computer systems using languages like Python and C so that they perform tasks independently, communicate with each other and are used in smart devices around us. Once you understand how it all works, you can automate everything and make it do what you want. AI is becoming more and more important in this process as well. You will be given the opportunity to delve into cybersecurity and embedded systems.
You will also learn how to collaborate professionally with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and how to guide them through the world of high-tech solutions. In addition, you will discover how humans and AI collaborate intelligently and carefully, and how to continually weigh the value and ethics of technology.
At THUAS, you learn by doing. In labs, through projects, in collaboration with knowledge centres, and on behalf of businesses. No thick textbooks or examinations afterwards: we assess and test during the classes.
Admission requirements
You have a dutch diploma
| Preliminary education | Required profile |
|---|---|
| Havo (senior general secondary education) | Does not quailify for admission |
| Vwo (pre-university education) |
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| Mbo (senior secondary vocational education and training) | Does not qualify for admission |
Other situations
You may not be directly admissible, for example, because you don't have the appropriate prior education or haven't taken an examination in a required subject. Click here to see what options are available to get started at THUAS after all.
You have a non-Dutch diploma
If you want to start at the Applied Computer Science programme, you need a secondary school diploma comparable to a Dutch VWO diploma plus a good command of English. Before deciding on your eligibility, we’ll need to assess your secondary school certificate. To make sure certifications are evaluated fairly, we work with NUFFIC, an organisation that specialises in the assessment of international education qualifications.
Language requirements
If you were not educated in the Netherlands you usually have to submit a language test to be admitted. Depending on the type and country of your diploma you may however qualify for exemption. Please check our entry requirements page for more information.
You want to transfer to THUAS
Are you looking to transfer from a (technical) university or another university of applied sciences? This is only possible at the beginning of a new academic year. For more information, please contact our student administration
Decisions regarding your qualification for admission
No exceptions can be made to the official admission requirements. Only the Enrolment Centre (CSI, Centrale Studenten Inschrijving) can make statements about your eligibility based on the official regulations. You cannot derive any rights from information provided by others regarding your admissibility or from the information on this website.
Programme content
What will you study each year?
Study facts
Discover THUAS
Your guide to our upcoming study-choice events
Career perspective
What you will become
IoT developer
Cybersecurity analyst
Cloud Architect
Technical Software Developer
Systems Programmer
What you won't become
Electronics Engineer
Game Developer
Continue your studies
Would you like to continue studying after obtaining your bachelor's degree? In that case you have the option to progress to our hbo master’s degree programmes. Continuing at a technical university is also an obvious choice. For example, you can opt for a master's degree programme, literally around the corner, at Delft University of Technology. There are also plenty of opportunities at other universities in the Netherlands. Consider Radboud University, Leiden University, Eindhoven University of Technology or the University of Twente.
Why study tech in the Netherlands?
Every day you rely on technology - from the chips in your phone to clean energy and smart design. The Netherlands is a global frontrunner in tech and innovation, offering hands-on education and strong career opportunities. Your next level starts here!
🛠 Learn by doing: real projects, real labs, real companies
🚀 Guaranteed jobs in your field: over 350,000 tech vacancies expected in Europe by 2030 and a million globally
🌍 International environment: live in one of Europe’s most open, multicultural, English-friendly and safe student cities
💡 Work with cutting-edge tech: from AI and health tech to clean energy
Testimonials from our students
Who better to tell about the degree programme than our own students? They share their experiences here.
Testimonials from our lecturers
What can you expect from the first year? Our teachers will briefly introduce themselves to you and tell you more about the program and the lessons they teach.
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 and additional costs
Tuition fee
You will have to pay tuition fees when you enrol in a 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.
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.
Help choosing your degree
What if you’re still unsure?
Maybe you’re already excited about this programme, but it’s also completely normal to still have questions or doubts. Even after visiting an Open Day or talking to students, lecturers, parents or counsellors, you might not feel 100% certain yet. We’re here to help you find the study programme that truly fits you.
- Are you choosing between several programmes?
Get in touch with one of our study choice advisors for a personal conversation. - Are you unsure specifically about this programme?
Contact someone from the programme team with all your programme‑related questions. You can do this via the Contact button at the top right of this programme page.
Support during your studies
You’ll receive plenty of support during your studies. At the start of your programme, you’ll meet your study coach — a lecturer from your programme who is there to guide you. You can always reach out to them with questions about your studies, internships, career plans and much more. You’ll also take study coaching classes, where you learn how to study effectively. These sessions take place in different formats: in a classroom, in small groups or individually. If you ever need extra support — for example during a difficult moment, illness, doubts or anything else — you’re welcome to talk to our student psychologist, confidential advisor or student counsellor.
For more information about student counsellors/psychologists, top‑level sports support, Dutch language assistance or studying with a disability, visit 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.
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