About this program
BSc Computing Science
The Bachelor in Computing Science from University of Groningen gives students the skills to design, improve and implement software and computer systems that are needed by people and businesses in every-day life.
A degree in computing science can answer the following questions: How do you develop safe apps for mobile phones? How do you produce 3D images of an MRI scan? How do you program a computer system to find the quickest travel route?
Computing Science is a discipline that involves the study and development of computer systems. Students learn high-end programming in the following ways:
- Learn programming in more than one language
- Producing documentation
- Carrying out analyses
- Giving presentations
- Writing
Is Computing Science for you? A degree in computer science is for those who:
- Think analytically and creatively
- Are good at science subjects
- Have a reasonable knowledge of English
- Don’t give up quickly when you’re faced with computer problems
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Admission requirements
Language test: Language proficiency certificate for English (except for applicants with a Dutch pre-university education (VWO) as well as the exemptions listed on the language exemptions webpage).
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Year 1
- Linear Algebra
- Calculus
- Computer Architecture
- Discrete Structures
- Imperative Programming
- Introduction to Computing Science
- Introduction to Logic
- Advanced Algorithms and Data Structures
- Algorithms and Data Structure in C
- Introduction to Information systems
- Linear Algebra and Multivariable Calculus
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Program Correctness
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university website for more information.
Tuition
- Tuition fees for EU/EEA Students: € 2,314 per year
- Tuition fees for Non-EU/EEA Students: € 16,500 per year
Qualification
Credits: 180 ECTS
BS in Computer Science
Career paths
- Systems engineering
- Robotics
- Networking
- Roles in:
- Database management
- Game development
- Programming
- Consultancy
- Computer security
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University of Groningen
The University of Groningen is one of the oldest universities in the Netherlands, founded in 1614 and it ranks amongst the top 100 universities in the world. We are a research-intensive institution offering a wide range of highly regarded bachelor, master...
Why study at University of Groningen
We're a Top 100 University
Study at one of the world’s leading universities. Learn from the best and take advantage of exciting research opportunities. Live in a vibrant city where over a quarter of the population are students. Whatever you’re seeking from your university experience, you’ll find it in Groningen. With over 45 world-class Bachelor’s programmes and 160 highly-ranked Master’s programmes, we have a field of study for you.
Our groundbreaking research
As a student, you will be actively involved in research at one of Europe’s top research institutions from the get-go. The University of Groningen carries out ground-breaking and socially-relevant research that builds bridges between disciplines and closes the gap between science and society.
400 years of reputation
The University of Groningen is the second oldest university in the Netherlands and has built a reputation for excellence. Many talented people have passed through the university during its rich 400-year history, including Nobel Prize winners like Ben Feringa (Chemistry, 2016) and Frits Zernike (Physics, 1953). Some have been pioneers in their respective fields, such as the first female University student and the first female lecturer in the Netherlands, the first Dutch astronaut and the first president of the European Bank.
Vibrant Student Life
While its history can be traced back to 300 BC, today Groningen is a vibrant student city with the youngest population in the Netherlands – one in four people here is a student! That means there’s always something to do, with various art and music festivals, theatres, cinemas and performance venues catering to all tastes, whether you prefer to watch or want to join in. In Groningen, you’ll see students everywhere: studying in the pretty Noorderplantsoen park, working various part-time jobs and partying the night away.
Global Community
The University of Groningen attracts a large international community! Our Erasmus Student Network (ESN) conveniently facilitates all international students in Groningen and organizes over 150 activities a year. The University of Groningen has strong international connections which means that you can easily spend part of your degree studying abroad. The University also offers several unique international Master’s degree programmes in cooperation with other large European universities.
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