Program Overview

Technical Computer Science Program

The Technical Computer Science program is a Bachelor's degree offered by the University of Twente.

Admission Process

To apply for the Technical Computer Science program, students must register via Studielink from October of the year before they wish to start. The deadline for completion of registration is 30 April at 23:59 CET.

• Step 1: Apply via Studielink and Osiris (deadline 30 April at 23:59 CET)
• Step 2: Complete the mandatory matching procedure
• Step 3: Finalize enrolment after receiving non-binding advice

Matching Procedure

The matching procedure is a mandatory step for starting the Technical Computer Science program. It consists of two required parts:

• An online questionnaire
• A matching event

Both parts are mandatory for the procedure to be completed. The questionnaire includes questions about motivation to study Technical Computer Science, interests within the field, and content-related questions on Algorithmic Thinking, Mathematical Thinking, and Logical Thinking.

Admission Requirements

Students with a Dutch nationality need a Dutch VWO diploma with a Science & Technology or Science & Health profile, including Mathematics B. International students must have an equivalent diploma and demonstrate English proficiency.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees for Technical Computer Science depend on nationality.

Tuition Fees for EU/EEA Students

If you are a national of an EU/EEA country, you need to pay the statutory tuition fee, which is determined and subsidized by the Dutch government.

• 2,601 per year
• 2,694 per year

Tuition Fees for Non-EU/EEA Students

If you are a national of a non-EU/EEA country, you need to pay the institutional fee, which is higher than the statutory fee.

• 13,000 per year
• 16,400 per year

Frequently Asked Questions

• About the matching procedure:
  • Participation in the matching procedure is mandatory for all applicants.
  • The matching procedure is not an admission test, and grades or prior knowledge do not influence the outcome.
• About admission process and tuition fees:
  • Admission requirements include a Dutch VWO diploma or an equivalent diploma with English proficiency.
  • Tuition fees depend on nationality, with EU/EEA students paying the statutory tuition fee and non-EU/EEA students paying the institutional fee.