BSc in Computer Science

BSc in Computer Science

Computers are everywhere. They can already do a lot: computers paved the way for things like the internet, climate change simulations, video games, and personalized healthcare. At the same time, we still face many challenges that need better computers. That's why computer scientists continue to push the limits of what these systems can do.

As a computer scientist, you think of clever new ways to optimize the performance of all sorts of computers. The bachelor's Program in Computer Science teaches you how to achieve that through software. We prepare you for a career as for example software developer, security specialist, app developer, high-performance computing specialist, and more.

Where would we be without computers? If you immediately think about how much you use your laptop or your smartphone, you're right: personal computers play a massive role in our lives. However, there are plenty of other examples. If you checked the weather forecast, hopped on a train, watched tv, or read about a research breakthrough – a computer was involved somewhere.

Most of us rely on computers, but computers themselves rely on computer scientists. After all, someone needs to write the instructions that tell computers what to do. These step-by-step instructions are contained within software: the collection of applications, programs, and scripts that run on a computer.

The bachelor's Program in Computer Science teaches you the ins and outs of software. Whether it's a supercomputer used for scientific research, computers in everyday objects like cars, watches and fridges, or your gaming console: you will learn how to make it run as smooth as possible.

There are many different ways to achieve this. Should the software run more efficiently? Does it need to be more secure, more accessible, or easier to use? You can find the tools to answer these questions in the many different fields of Computer Science. Our curriculum is designed to let you gradually discover your interests within this broad field and to develop your employability skills.

First Year

• Introduction to Computer Science
• Procedural Programming
• Discrete Mathematics
• Objects in Programming
• Calculus
• Logic
• Project 1-1
• Linear Algebra
• Data Structures and Algorithms
• Object-Oriented Modelling
• Databases
• Statistics
• Algorithmic Design
• Project 1-2

Computers are everywhere. That means computer scientists are everywhere too! As a result, studying Computer Science gives you excellent prospects on the labour market.

In 2022, the Dutch Keuzegids reported that 93% of Computer Science graduates found a job within 1.5 years of graduating with a master's degree in this field.

You can find people with an academic Computer Science background working as:

• Software developer
• Security specialist
• Software engineer
• App developer
• Software architect
• Ethical hacker
• Software project manager

Graduates work on applications for a wide range of fields: from healthcare to finance, from scientific research to retail, from logistics to business, and of course in the IT sector itself.