Applied Computer Science
Are you looking for a challenging programme in Data Science? Do you want to have a promising (international) IT career within three years? Then Applied Computer Science is the programme for you!
Applied Computer Science has been carefully designed to equip you for the job market in just three years. THUAS is the only university of applied sciences in the Netherlands offering this unique fast-track programme in English.
This programme is designed to prepare you for IT roles within the dynamic high-tech sector. The Netherlands hosts a thriving ecosystem of companies developing advanced technology products, with IT playing a pivotal role in their success.
As part of this course, you’ll have the opportunity to specialise as an (Embedded) Software Engineer or an Information & Cyber Security expert — both fields experiencing high global demand and a growing need for skilled professionals. In just three years — this programme will give you the expertise and practical skills to become a highly sought-after IT professional, ready to excel in a competitive job market.
What do we expect from you? Three years of intensive study in a dynamic and international learning environment, alongside fellow students who, like you, are driven to excel in the IT sector.
Specialisations
- (Embedded) Software Engineering
- Information & Cyber Security
- Transcript of Records – If you have not yet completed Secondary School, you must upload a transcript showing your current grades. You can find the transcript template here.
- Secondary School Leaving Certificate – If you have already completed Secondary School, you do not need to upload a separate transcript. Simply upload your Secondary School Leaving Certificate to the application.
An additional document, the Preliminary Graduation Statement, may be required depending on the programme you apply for at this university.
If this document is required, it will appear in the Documents section of the Kastu application form once you start your application.
Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending on your nationality and the country where you completed your previous education.
You may not need to take IELTS or TOEFL. University usually allow you to prove your English proficiency in one of the following ways:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- A national English examination listed on your secondary school leaving certificate
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An International Baccalaureate (IB) or European Baccalaureate (EB) diploma
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme, your secondary school qualification and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.
*Use the Kastu promo code LTU1000102 when registering for TOEFL iBT and receive a 5% discount.
What you will become:
- Software architect
- Information security officer
- Data-analist
- Software engineer
- Cloud architect
- Game developer
