Computer Science (BSc)

Computer Science (BSc) is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in computer science & it at nhl-stenden-university-of-applied-sciences in Leeuwarden, Netherlands. It takes 4 years full-time, with intakes in September (non-EU deadline 31 May).

nhl-stenden-university-of-applied-sciences is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is €10,335 a year, about ₹11 lakh. Over 4 years that is roughly €41,340 (≈ ₹43.8 lakh) before any yearly increase.

2026/27 institutional fee; 2027/28 not shown on this programme's page

Living costs near the university

Living costs for the Netherlands as a whole: €12,000–16,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

General entry requirements at nhl-stenden-university-of-applied-sciences for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• A school diploma at least equivalent to NLQF 4/EQF 4 and comparable to the Dutch diploma required. Qualifications not on NHL Stenden's list are assessed individually, with Nuffic's help if needed.
• Computer Science needs mathematics in every school year with a sufficient grade. If you do not meet this, NHL Stenden suggests BSc Information Technology, which has no maths requirement.
• Apply through Studielink. Non-EU deadline: 31 May for September, 31 October for February (31 March and 31 August for Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan).

For this course: IELTS Academic 6.0 (5.0 advised per skill), TOEFL iBT 80 (4.5 new scale), PTE Academic 61 or Cambridge FCE 169.

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This course starts in: September (non-EU deadline 31 May).

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for the Netherlands, then arrange accommodation.

• Passport
• Class 12 certificate and mark sheets (bachelor's) or bachelor's degree and transcripts (master's)
• English test from a public test session (online IELTS, PTE and LanguageCert not accepted)
• Proof of funds for the residence permit (non-EU)

• NL Scholarship

  Full-time bachelor's starting September 2027, non-EEA students

  Value: One-time contribution in the first year (€5,000 under the national scheme)

  Non-EEA nationality, a letter of acceptance, IELTS 7.0 (or native English) and no previous Dutch degree. Apply 1 December 2026 to 30 April 2027; results by end of May 2027.

  Official page

• NHL Stenden Excellency Scholarship

  Bachelor's, non-EU/EEA students already enrolled

  Value: Amount not stated

  Performance-based award for the best-performing non-EU/EEA full-time bachelor's students, granted in the first and second years. You cannot apply before you start.

  Official page

NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences is a public university of applied sciences in the north of the Netherlands. Its main campus is in Leeuwarden, with further locations in Emmen, Meppel and Terschelling and a global network of partner institutes.

Unusually for a Dutch university of applied sciences, almost all of its international degree programmes are taught in English. It is best known for its Hotel Management School in Leeuwarden, which runs the Hospitality Management bachelor's, and it also offers business, tourism, leisure and events, creative and media, and computing degrees, including Computer Science and Information Technology in Emmen.

Computer Science & IT courses at other universities in the Netherlands

• Creative Media and Game Technologiesbreda-university-of-applied-sciences4 years (3-year VWO track) · €14,650 / year
• BSc Computer Science and EngineeringDelft University of Technology3 years · €20,563 / year
• BSc Computer Science and EngineeringEindhoven University of Technology3 years · €22,400 / year
• Bachelor of ICT (English-taught)fontys-university-of-applied-sciences4 years full-time · €13,080 / year
• Information Technology (ENG)inholland-university-of-applied-sciences4 years full-time · €10,360 / year
• Applied Computer Sciencesaxion-university-of-applied-sciences4 years full-time · €9,360 / year

More courses at nhl-stenden-university-of-applied-sciences

• Hospitality Management (BA)4 years full-time (3-year track also offered) · €10,335 / year
• International BusinessFull-time bachelor's (NHL Stenden describes its bachelor's as 4-year programmes) · €10,630 / year
• MSc Computer Vision & Data Science1 year full-time · €10,335 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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