Bachelor
Information Technology
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Tuition · Intl
↗?
intl not published · EU: €2,694 ↗
Duration
4 years
240 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
Language
English
IELTS 6+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2024
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗40
DUO ↓35% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗18:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Any VWO
profile required ↗
Satisfaction
↗3.4/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗95%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€3,200
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
?
no data yet
↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 9 Jun 2026
About this program
Our Information Technology degree offers a broad first year which allows you to explore your areas of interests and strengths. In this programme, you will learn to work with several programming languages and learn everything you need to know about databases, operating systems, IT architecture, web technology, and more. You will also develop essential communication skills for working in a professional environment.
Work in a challenging and exciting field, while learning all things information and communication technology; from learning computer programming languages using the latest technology, to IT security.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English240 ECTSField area: Engineering & TechnologySector: Exact en InformaticaCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeBachelor
Teaching formats
Case studyComputer assignmentsGroup assignmentIndividual assignmentLectureLiterature studyOral presentationPractical
About NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences
NHL Stenden, formed from the merger of NHL Hogeschool and Stenden Hogeschool, has campuses across northern Netherlands (Leeuwarden, Emmen) and international locations (Qatar, South Africa, Indonesia). Known for Design Based Education methodology and excellence in hospitality management.
Living in Leeuwarden
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€390/mo
Monthly total
€650–€1,100
Cost of living
Low
Population
124k
Cultural, Frisian, and welcoming. Leeuwarden has a distinctive regional identity with its own language and traditions. The city is proud of its cultural heritage and has a friendly, small-city atmosphere.
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Tracks from HOVI
Software engineeringSpecialisation
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ICT BeheerSpecialisation
Het profiel ICT-Beheer leidt je op tot netwerkspecialist. Met jouw kennis van netwerken, beveiliging, apparatuur en software zorg je voor een veilige, efficiënte en stabiele netwer…
Front-End DevelopmentSpecialisation
Als Front-End Developer bedenk en ontwikkel je interactieve toepassingen. Bedrijven kunnen die gebruiken om doeltreffender met klanten te communiceren. Denk aan websites, apps en a…
Certified Ethical HackingSpecialisation
NHL Stenden biedt als enige hogeschool in Europa de minor Certified Ethical Hacking aan. In de minor CEH leer je hoe je een netwerk kunt hacken, met als doel te leren hoe je het ve…
Secure ProgrammingSpecialisation
In deze minor wordt de basis gelegd voor veilig programmeren. Je komt in aanraking met kwetsbaarheden in applicaties. Je leert hoe deze ontstaan, hoe je ze kunt opsporen, en hoe je…
Hack@SeaSpecialisation
Nowadays, you can no longer ignore IT-security in the maritime world. Ships, harbors, logistics and everything else involved runs on an IT infrastructure.
During the minor, you mi…
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
?No curriculum data yet
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Below average job-market outlookfield: informatietechnologie algemeen
Median starting salary (field)€3,200/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating95%
Months to a substantial job3
Working in their own field80%
Permanent contract71%
Satisfied with their job4.1/5
Where bachelor graduates continue
Information Science14%
Top graduate occupations (field)
Softwareontwikkelaars52%
Systeemanalisten en ICT-adviseurs10%
Databank- en netwerkspecialisten6%
Systeembeheerders4%
Software- en applicatieontwikkelaars en -analisten2%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Continue to year 270%
Complete this degree31%
Continue studying after graduating0%
Women among first-years26%
Say workload is “just right”57%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.4/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 81 respondents
Content & set-up3.5
Teachers3.6
Atmosphere3.8
Involvement & contact3.8
Study guidance3.9
Testing & assessment3.6
Facilities3.6
Career preparation4
Teachers' English3.8
Would choose again3.4
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- IELTS overall band: 6
- TOEFL computer based: 213
- TOEFL internet based: 80
Scholarships
NL Scholarship€5,000 one-time contribution
NHL Stenden Excellency Scholarship€2,000; maximum €4,000 over studies
Internships
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