Computing Science
How do you design secure mobile apps? Can you teach a computer to find the fastest route through a city? How can software help create detailed 3D medical images from MRI scans? If you enjoy problem-solving and want to work at the forefront of digital innovation, the Bachelor's degree in Computing Science at the University of Groningen is the programme for you.
The Bachelor’s degree in Computing Science is a three-year international programme taught entirely in English. You’ll learn how to design, build, and improve computer systems, gaining both theoretical knowledge and practical skills along the way. You’ll develop expertise in mathematical foundations, software development and documentation, system analysis, group collaboration, and technical communication.
Computing Science is a dynamic and flexible field that connects with many other disciplines and plays a key role in addressing real-world challenges through technology. Whether you aim to develop smarter apps, optimize logistics, or contribute to future innovations, this programme equips you with the skills needed for careers in software development, research, and industry.
What to expect from the Bachelor's programme Computing Science
- Master high-level programming in multiple languages
- Strengthen your knowledge of mathematics, algorithms, and computational models and develop your computational thinking
- Analyze, design, and improve software and computer systems for real-world applications
- Gain skills in software documentation, system analysis, and problem-solving across disciplines
Why study this programme in Groningen?
- Projects and practicals you work on offer a lot of freedom to make it your own
- Relatively small-scale, you will get to know your fellow students and professors quickly
- World-class facilities for high-performance computing and visualization
- Students can easily participate in one of many research collaborations with other fields, such as bioinformatics, medicine and astronomy
- Can be easily combined with another subject area, for example in the Minor
- 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 documents, Statement of Education / Course description, may be required depending on the programme you apply for at this university.
If any 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.
Sufficient background knowledge in Mathematics is required.
Job examples
- Systems engineering
- Robotics
- Networking
- Database management
- Game development
- Programming
- Consultancy
- Computer security
