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Bachelor Applied Computer Science

Saxion University of Applied Sciences (Academy Life Science, Engineering & Design) · Enschede, Netherlands

100% taught in EnglishNo CAO points neededOpen entryApplied sciencesMaths recommended
Duration4 years
StartsSept 2027
EntryOpen entry
Deadline (EU)15 Aug 2027
EU fee 2026/27€2,694 / yr

About the course

A practical, career-focused software degree at a university of applied sciences, covering programming, software engineering and computer science through hands-on projects. All lessons are taught in English.

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • The institution assesses the Irish Leaving Certificate individually and does not publish a fixed Irish requirement. Contact admissions to confirm.
  • Saxion recommends a school-leaving qualification that includes Mathematics and Physics; no minimum level or grade is published.
  • English: IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 80, or an exemption. Saxion says applicants with a diploma from an English-speaking country should email admissions to ask about exemption.

How to apply

  1. Apply on StudielinkRegister for Applied Computer Science on Studielink by 15 August 2027 (applications usually open in October the year before).
  2. Complete Saxion applicationFollow the Saxion email to upload your Leaving Cert results or predicted grades, passport and any English evidence.
  3. Online Meet & GreetAfter 1 March you are invited to an online Meet & Greet; an individual interview is available on request.
  4. Finalise enrolmentSend final Leaving Cert results and pay the fee by 31 August 2027; course starts in September.
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: 15 August 2027 for EU/EEA applicants (September 2027 start); final diploma, English certificate and payment by 31 August 2027..

Costs

  • Standard Dutch EU fee: €2,694 (2026/27). The 2027/28 fee is set by the Dutch government each year (expected to be close to €2,800).
  • EU students may be eligible for a Dutch tuition-fee loan (DUO).
Open-entry course: if you meet the requirements, you get a place.

At a glance

CountryNetherlands
CityEnschede
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaStudielink
PlacesNo cap
EntryOpen entry
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Checked against the official Saxion website: September 2026 (2027 entry). Deadlines are published for September 2027; entry requirements and the fee are still the 2026-27 versions, so confirm with Saxion. Always confirm details with the university before applying.