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Saxion University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor in Information and Communication Technology - Software Engineering

Deventer, Netherlands

DURATION

4 Years

LANGUAGES

Chinese

PACE

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

01 Jun 2025*

EARLIEST START DATE

Sep 2025

TUITION FEES

EUR 9,030 / per year **

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

* deadline for EU/EEA students: 15.08.2025

** EU/EEA students tuition fee: € 2,601/year

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Key Summary

About: The Bachelor in Information and Communication Technology - Software Engineering focuses on developing expertise in software design, development, and maintenance. This program offers hands-on experience with various programming languages and software engineering methodologies. Students engage in projects that build practical skills and knowledge in areas like database management, networking, and system development.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue various roles such as software developer, systems analyst, and network engineer. The program prepares students for careers in technology-focused sectors, ensuring they have the technical knowledge required to succeed in dynamic work environments.

Introduction

I am everywhere! Ordering tickets for a concert, applying for a student loan, calling your friend who is away on a study trip – this and more can all be done online nowadays. IT specialists play a key role in keeping such day-to-day activities running smoothly. The Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering is an excellent preparation for a dynamic career. Are you keen to design and develop creative applications?

Projects in collaboration with professionals

Starting from the first year you will already be working on practical ICT assignments. The work ranges from gathering the requirements to designing and building solutions, testing, and submitting them.

Choose your route

The world of ICT is wide-ranging. After acquiring the necessary technical know-how in the first two years, you will choose your area of specialization in software engineering during the main phase of the program.

International work

When co-operating in international teams you will discover that expectations regarding management, dealing with colleagues, giving feedback, asking questions, and so forth, differ owing to cultural differences. You will learn how this affects communication in IT and how we can deal with it in global teams.

Admissions

Scholarships and Funding

Curriculum

ICT is omnipresent and new possibilities are discovered every day! As an expert, you are desperately needed, especially if you think in terms of solutions and have considerable technical knowledge. During the ICT - Software Engineering Bachelor programme, you are trained to become an ICT professional who knows what people need. With your computer skills and social competencies you are a valuable employee for many companies.

Contact hours 20 hours per week
Self study 20 hours per week
Additional costs € 900 materials
Continues to second year 60%

First Year

Broad-based first phase

The first term of your degree revolves around gaining a general overview of the work field of a Software Engineer, Dutch culture and society and working together with your classmates in a multicultural team. You will spend the rest of the first two years studying subjects which are directly related to Software Engineering. In each period you will attend lectures, seminars, workshops and work in projects.

Affinity with computers and technology is a must

Study load

40% Theory
45% Practical and group work
15% Study career counseling

Subjects year 1

Organization & IT
Introduction to Programming
Databases
Introduction to Infrastructures
IT Fundamentals
Object Oriented Programming
Web Basics
Software Development Principles
Requirements Engineering + Introduction Algorithms and Data Structures
Multiple projects

Second Year

Collaboration project with the business sector

The second year will be concluded with a large project in which you will work for a real customer. In preparation for this project, you will study the contents of the chosen profile in-depth in year 2 through various modules.

Honours Programme

From the second year onwards, you will have the opportunity to qualify for the Saxion Honours Programme. This programme offers you the opportunity to further develop your talents so that you will experience a simple and smooth transition from higher professional education to university education. Want to find out more? Read all the info on the Honours Programme page.

Subjects year 2

Web Advanced
Complex Data Structures
System Design
Parallel Computing
DevOps
Internet Technology
Embedded Programming
Advanced Data Management
Research, Law & Ethics

Third Year

Further specialisation

In the third and fourth year you will further specialise yourself. You will work on an internship assignment with a company of your choice, you will focus on the future possibilities of ICT, and you will choose from various minors to deepen or broaden your knowledge. Examples of broadening minors are psychology, photography or even history.

Don’t make assumptions that you cannot do something, but instead take the steps to get where you want to go. I promise, it’s all about discipline and trusting yourself.

Sandra from Slovakia studies Software Engineering

Fourth Year

Become an expert!

The fourth year consists of a six-month specialisation phase. You will immerse yourself in a topical issue within the subject area. After completing the specialisation, you will be ready for your final test: the graduation assignment. This will conclude your degree programme.