IB Pathways
Computing Science

University of Groningen · Netherlands

Computing Science

The theory and practice of computing: programming in several languages, algorithms, mathematical foundations, software and systems design and data analysis, with room for creative projects and research in fields such as bioinformatics and astronomy.

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Where
GroningenNetherlands
Degree
BSc
Length
3 years
Taught in
English
Starts
Autumn 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
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

    Application deadline for all other bachelor's
    Hard deadline
    DetailsSource

  3. 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

The first year covers programming fundamentals, object-oriented programming, algorithms and data structures in C, computer architecture, networks, logic, discrete structures, calculus, linear algebra and information systems. There is creative freedom in projects and practicals, with quick feedback on programming work, and opportunities for an internship in a research group or company or for study abroad. The programme is linked to research groups in computer architecture, distributed systems, intelligent systems, software engineering and scientific visualisation. Graduates work as software developers, data engineers, cybersecurity experts, machine learning specialists or game developers, or continue to a master in Computing Science or AI.

What you need

  • Maths AA HL
Requirements in full

Every IB applicant at University of Groningen

The IB Diploma counts as Dutch VWO; no minimum points. An IB taught in English waives the English test.

Where it says so

Its entry requirements

Check it on rug.nl

How places are decided

    • Everyone eligible is admitted
    Not selective: meet the requirements and you are admitted. Apply by 1 May 2027; in Studielink pick the option without the "Numerus fixus" label.
Sources (2)
  1. Computing Science at RUG — checked 2026-09-25
  2. Entry requirements

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