Creative Technology
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Key Information
Campus location
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Introduction
Creative Technology
What happens when you add music to a book? How can you reduce discomfort for people with chronic pain?
What happens when you add music to a book? How can you reduce discomfort for people with chronic pain?
If questions like these intrigue you, our Bachelor of Science in Creative Technology at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is the right choice for you. During the programme you will work with innovative technical solutions to solve today’s problems.
The Creative Technology programme is a collaboration between VU Amsterdam and the University of Twente. After successfully completing your studies, you will receive an engineering degree from UT.
Do you want to learn more about the programme, the admission and application procedure and student life at VU Amsterdam? Then watch the recent International Bachelor's webinar; you can find the recording via this page: vu.nl/en/education/more-about/vu-webinar-bachelor.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
With our own scholarship, the VU Fellowship Programme (VUFP), we offer highly motivated students with excellent study results the unique opportunity to pursue a Master’s degree with financial support provided by the university. The VUFP scholarship is a tuition fee waiver.
The Holland Scholarship Programme (HSP) is meant for students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to follow a Master’s programme in the Netherlands. VU Amsterdam embraces diversity as an enrichment to our teaching, research and our contribution to society. This scholarship is specifically intended for excellent students who contribute to the diversity at our campus.
As an international student planning to study at VU Amsterdam, you can apply for a variety of grants and bursaries.
Please contact the institute for more information about scholarships.
Curriculum
Create smart technology with social impact
Challenging problems, practical and creative solutions: during the Creative Technology programme, you will learn to translate end-user needs back into your product. You will convert technological knowledge into smart, practical solutions that make life more pleasant, easier, better, nicer and sometimes even completely different. You are able to reflect on the impact of technology on society and taught in modern labs by top scientists who share with you the latest scientific
Year 1
From the first year, you will work on real-life issues. You will work together in multidisciplinary teams, searching and analysing until you have found the core of an issue, and then developing solutions that make a difference. You will create technical solutions that are well thought out, look good and are socially relevant.
Courses
- We create identity
- Smart environments
- Living & working tomorrow
- Art, impact & technology developments
Year 2
The second year you will deepen your knowledge and skills. We will kick off with a elective in Humane by design, Smart technology or Interactive media. Next, we will focus on themes such as Intelligent interaction design, From idea to society, and processing and visualising data.
Humane by design is offered at VU Amsterdam and Smart technology and Interactive media are offered by the UT. The electives are open for all Creative Technology students.
Courses
- Inteligent interaction design
- From idea to society
- Data: from source to senses
Electives
- Humane by design
- Smart technology
- Interactive media
Year 3
In the third year, you shape your curriculum in line with your interests. You can study abroad or follow a minor, for example Data Science at VU Amsterdam. In the second semester, you work independently on a final research project. The topic of your project relates to the subjects you have studied and the themes of the CreaTe programme as a whole.
Courses
- Final research project
- Minor
- Elective courses