Computing Science
Information technology has drastically changed our lives. Just imagine a world without smartphones, laptops, or the Internet. Become a computer expert and learn to solve societal problems by creating smart, user-friendly, and secure digital tools.
Something for you?
- Discover how computer science can make a difference in the world.
- Use both logic and creativity to solve challenging puzzles.
- Work for real customers in the student software company GiPHouse.
- Experiment with the latest IT gadgets at the New Devices Lab.
- Learn the mathematical foundations behind source codes.
Computing Science is about learning to program, right? Yes, but that is only a small part of the programme. As a computer scientist you learn how software works, how information is represented as digital data and the underlying mathematical and logical principles. You will study how all this is implemented in hardware like computers and digital networks and how to apply cyber security to protect IT systems.
Computing Science is an 3-year English-taught Bachelor's programme at the Faculty of Science of the Radboud University. You get a broad and solid mathematical foundation that will allow you to deal with and shape the information technologies of the future.
In the second and third year, there is room for a specialisation according to your own interests. You will choose two out of three specialisation tracks: Data Science, Cyber Security and Software Science.
Kastu feedback about the program after the visit
- At RU students have to really like to do research, to write and to analyze, because most of the assignments are written.
- RU has free writing classes at which students can attend if they struggle with academic writing (most of the students attends them).
- Students mostly can learn Dutch for free and get 50% discount to learn other languages like Spanish, Chinese or other 15 languages.
- Easy to find a job as a student – lots of shops, bars, restaurants. Student who gave me a tour said all his friends found a job in 2-3 months.
- 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, Statement of Education, 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.
Depending on the programme, the following may be required as part of the application process:
- CV/Resume in English
- Motivation Letter in English
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.
Possible occupations
- Information and software analyst
- Consultant or manager in a corporation or government
- Reseacher for a company, university, or research institution
- Entrepreneur at your own start-up
- Cyber crime specialist at Team High Tech Crime
