IB Pathways
Computing Science

Radboud University · Netherlands

Computing Science

Programming built on its mathematical foundations, with strong cyber security and AI groups; you build software for real clients in the student company GiPHouse and try new devices in the lab.

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Where
NijmegenNetherlands
Degree
BSc
Length
3 years
Taught in
English
Starts
Autumn 2027
Apply by
1 July 2027Housing by 1 May
Admission
Open to all who qualify
EU/EEA fee
€2,7712027/28 statutory fee
More facts
Degree
BSc
Length
3 years
Taught in
English
Starts
Autumn 2027

Deadlines

  1. 1 December 2026*

    Create your Studielink account
    Your own plan
    Details

    Not an official deadline. With a Dutch address you log in with DigiD, which the government says takes about five days. Without one you upload a scan or photo of your passport or EU identity card and Studielink verifies it automatically. Either way, do it well before 15 January.

    Source

  2. 1 May 2027

    Apply by this date to join the SSH& housing lottery (EU/EEA)
    DetailsSource

  3. 1 July 2027

    Final application deadline, EU/EEA applicants (non-numerus-fixus programmes)
    Hard deadline
    DetailsSource
All dates for this programme (1 more)

  1. 6 July 2027*

    IB results released
    Details

    Both Dutch deadlines fall well before this. How a conditional place pending results is handled is set by each institution; ask yours.

    Source

* Last year’s date, not yet confirmed.

Every date in the Netherlands

What it is

You learn programming, how software works, how data is represented digitally, the mathematical and logical principles behind computing, how hardware is built into computers and networks, and how to protect IT systems through cybersecurity. Practical work includes GiPHouse, a student software company that works for real customers, and the New Devices Lab for experimenting with new gadgets, as well as courses on processor assembly language. Cyber security and AI are particular strengths of the Nijmegen programme. Graduates take IT roles across many sectors, and most find work before they graduate; the university AI master is a related option.

What you need

  • IB Diplomaat least 27 points
  • Maths AA HLminimum 4 · AA SL and AI are not accepted.
Requirements in full

Every IB applicant at Radboud

The IB Diploma is assessed individually against the Dutch VWO. English A SL/HL at 4+ or English B HL at 6+ covers English. Strictest maths: Maths AA HL (Computing Science, AI).

Where it says so

Its entry requirements

Check it on ru.nl

How places are decided

    • Everyone eligible is admitted
    No cap: meet the requirements and you get a place. Apply early in Studielink to join the housing lottery; a non-binding compatibility check follows.
Sources (3)
  1. Computing Science at Radboud — checked 2026-09-30
  2. Entry requirements
  3. IB applicants at Radboud

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