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Creative Technology, Bachelor Degree, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

the Netherlands

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The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
Bachelor Degree	Full-time	3 years	find out	find out	EUR 13000 per year

About Creative Technology, Bachelor Degree - at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

At Creative Technology (CreaTe), a joint programme by UT and VU Amsterdam, you'll learn to develop creative solutions for real-world challenges. Are you in for this unique combination of computer science and electrical engineering?

At CreaTe, a joint program by UT and VU Amsterdam, you'll develop creative solutions for real-world challenges. You'll be working in high-tech labs and work on real assignments, experiencing the entire process, from analysis to prototype.

Five reasons to choose Creative Technology at VU Amsterdam:

Accessible for all (VWO) profiles: students with all Dutch VWO profiles or international equivalents are admitted.
Real-world assignments: within just two months, you'll be building your own installations, solving real-world issues, using the latest technology.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Amsterdam: study in Amsterdam and receive a Bachelor of Science from the University of Twente upon graduation.
Pathways to advanced degrees: transition to related master’s programs in the field of computer science and electrical engineering, or find numerous exciting job opportunities.
Diverse student body: enjoy a balanced gender ratio and a mix of nationalities in your class.

Balancing Amsterdam and Enschede
You'll spend about 80% of your study time in Amsterdam and 20% in Enschede. Please find more detail at the curriculum and admissions tab.

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Entry requirements

International diploma

Students from outside the Netherlands should have a pre-university secondary education comparable to the Dutch vwo-diploma: good A-level results or International Baccalaureate. All applications are reviewed individually due to their distinctive nature. Therefore, the only way to determine admissibility is by submitting an official application for enrolment via Studielink and providing all required documentation in OSIRIS. After you have done so, you will be informed about your admissibility as soon as possible via email.

European Baccalaureate

With a European Baccalaureate diploma, you will probably be admissible to the bachelor's in Creative Technology. This depends on the subjects and levels you have achieved. A successfully completed European Baccalaureate diploma is required before the start of the academic year. Your curriculum has to contain: mathematics for 3 hours & English.

International Baccalaureate

With the International Baccalaureate diploma, you will probably be admissible to the bachelor's in Creative Technology. This depends on the subjects and levels you have achieved. A successfully completed International Baccalaureate diploma is required before the start of the academic year. Your curriculum has to contain at least: Mathematical Studies SL / Applications & Interpretations SL and English.

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Masters Webinar

Each year, we organise an online session for aspiring Master's students that covers everything you need to know about the application process and beyond. This year, the International Master's webinar took place on Tuesday, October 15, at 16:00 (CET). You can watch the recordings all year.

During the webinar, you will have the opportunity to:

Discover what it is like to study at VU Amsterdam;
Learn everything you need to know about the admission and application process;
Get the latest insights on scholarship opportunities;
Hear first-hand experiences from one of our current international students about being a student in the Netherlands' dynamic capital city.

Bachelors Webinar

Each year we organise an online session for aspiring Bachelor's students that covers all you need to know about the application process and beyond. This year, the International Bachelor's webinar took place on Thursday 24 October at 16:00 (CET). You can watch the recorder version all year.

During the webinar, you will have the opportunity to:

Discover what it is like to study at VU Amsterdam;
Learn everything you need to know about the admission and application process;
Ask all your questions about the housing market in Amsterdam;
Hear first-hand experiences from one of our current international students about being a student in the Netherlands' dynamic capital city.