★ StudyPath verdict
7.5/10
Best for students seeking hands-on software development and algorithmic problem-solving at a research-focused university; weigh the strong theoretical base against limited visible industry placement data.
Tuition · Intl
↗€19,800
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
3 years
180 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2020
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗214
DUO ↑100% ↗
Intl. %
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S:F ratio
↗25:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Any VWO
profile + subjects ↗
Satisfaction
↗4.0/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
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Median salary
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Alumni
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↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 24 Jun 2026
About this program
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.
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
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 sm
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English180 ECTSBachelor of ScienceField area: Natural SciencesSector: Exact en InformaticaCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeBachelor
About University of Groningen
Founded in 1614, the University of Groningen is the second oldest university in the Netherlands with over 33,000 students. Known for its vibrant student city atmosphere (1 in 4 residents is a student), excellent research output, and 4 Nobel Prize laureates including Ben Feringa (Chemistry 2016).
Living in Groningen
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€450/mo
Monthly total
€800–€1,400
Cost of living
Medium
Population
234k
Young, vibrant, and welcoming. Groningen has a laid-back northern Dutch charm combined with the energy of a true student city. The compact city center is easy to navigate by bike, and the local community is known for being friendly and open to international students.
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Curriculum
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Where bachelor graduates continue
Computing Science27%
Informatica16%
Computer Science15%
Artificial Intelligence12%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Continue to year 282%
Complete this degree43%
Continue studying after graduating51%
Women among first-years20%
Say workload is “just right”49%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 91 respondents
Content & set-up3.8
Teachers3.7
Atmosphere4
Involvement & contact3.9
Study guidance4.2
Testing & assessment3.7
Facilities4.2
Career preparation3.7
Teachers' English4.3
Would choose again4.2
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- IELTS: 6.5
- TOEFL iBT: 90
Scholarships
Internships
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