About the programme
Field of study
As a computer science engineer, you design and develop software to process large amounts of data efficiently and to enable users to utilise intelligent digital systems in an intuitive way. You develop software in such a way that it can be maintained and tested. Computer science engineers work on software for web applications, mobile apps, route planners, robots, healthcare systems, financial services and much more. However, computer science engineers are not only concerned with programming, they also need to ensure that code is efficient and secure, learn how users interact with a system and design software that can be deployed in a responsible manner. There are several domains within Computer Science and Engineering, for example:
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Data is everywhere, but raw data itself has no meaning. The area of the data scientist is translating data into information. For this, you use machine learning and artificial intelligence, as well as your ‘own’ knowledge about developing large databases and smart algorithms. You are able to determine meaningful patterns quickly and effectively from the jumble of data we all produce.
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As a software engineer, you develop software as part of a team in such a way that it can be maintained and tested. You utilise the latest tools and knowledge to achieve your objectives. You draw up the requirements for the software together with users and clients and involve them closely in the development process.
Matching & Selection
The Bachelor's programme in Computer Science and Engineering at TU Delft has a Matching and Selection (Numerus Fixus) procedure. This means that all candidates are selected.
Bilingual (Dutch-English) track and English track
The Bachelor Computer Science and Engineering consists of two tracks: The Bilingual track (Dutch-English) and the English track. Students with a foreign diploma are only admissible for the English track, unless they can show a Dutch language proficiency certificate. You can find more information about the language requirements here.
The English track is fully taught in English.
Binding recommendation
TU Delft employs the BSA system: the binding recommendation on the continuation of studies. This means that you must obtain at least 75 per cent of your credits (i.e. 45 of the 60 ECTS) in your first year in order to continue your programme. If you receive a negative binding recommendation on the continuation of studies, you will not be permitted to enroll in this programme again in the next 4 years.
