Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Technical Computer Science] From University of Twente

In a world in which the use of information technology continues to grow exponentially, our BSc in Technical Computer Science at University of Twente (UT) plays an increasingly important role. For devices and organizations alike, exchanging, processing and storing information are vital functionalities. This Bachelor?s programme will open doors for you that are closed to others.?

Technical Computer Science is a challenging science that focuses on information and systems. When you think of information, consider automated searches through vast amounts of data, for example. As for systems, you might think of computers and the Internet, but also of the interaction between systems ? such as robots ? and people. On the one hand, you will study fundamental concepts in this course, but on the other you will also learn to apply them in a practical way to basically anything we humans occupy ourselves with.

The three-year Bachelor's programme in Technical Computer Science (Computer Science & Engineering) has been designed to give you a comprehensive foundation in this field of study. You will come into contact with many of its aspects, encountering a wide variety of themes throughout the programme. As an information specialist you will model problems, users and behaviour, and convert these models into smart software and hardware solutions.

Careers

Whether the economy is growing or struggling, the job opportunities in the field of Information and Communication technology are steadily rising. This means that job prospects for computer scientists are excellent. As a Technical Computer Science graduate you can, for example, work at one of those large information technology companies you know from your daily use of their systems for Internet searches, or your social media activities.?

You may want to work at a smaller company that is just starting out, or even launch your own business. There is also a lot of demand for people who understand and can apply information technology in healthcare institutes, transport companies, and in the creative industry.?

Specifically, there is a need for people who want to use technology to solve problems, while also asking themselves how they can organize all this and place it in the right context. These experts ? or computer scientists ? can choose from many positions in the job market, because they are at home in a young branch of science.