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Make computers work for us

Computer scientists are in high demand. After obtaining your Bachelor’s degree, you can launch your career immediately or continue studying.

If you’re keen to keep on studying, you can opt for one of our master degree programmes.

There is also a Master's programme in Computer Science (a Joint Degree with UvA) at VU. In addition, you might be eligible for a wide range of other Master programmes, such as Artificial Intelligence, Computational Science, Computer Security, Information Sciences and Bioinformatics and Systems Biology.

Upon completing your Computer Science programme, you have gained various skills, such as:

  • Developing and maintaining computer networks
  • Creating user-friendly applications
  • Developing and querying large databases

As a computer scientist you can become, amongst many other things, a software developer, front-end engineer, data scientist, IT consultant, researcher, data analyst, web developer or product manager.

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Further your education

Do you want to continue studying? At Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam you can choose from a range of graduate master’s degree programmes, including ones with top rankings in the Keuzegids, the Dutch guide to higher education. One of these is the Master of Computer Science offered jointly by VU Amsterdam and the University of Amsterdam.

Alternatively, you could opt for a related master’s degree programme:

Start your career

Computer scientists are in high demand on the labour market. There is no shortage of jobs available and a great variety of different types of jobs. Your degree in Computer Science stands you in good stead to work as a front-end engineer at bol.com or a consultant at Capgemini, or even to start your own company as a software developer. 

Possible positions: 

  • Software developer
  • Chapter lead
  • Front-end engineer
  • Data scientist
  • Consultant
  • Assistant-researcher
  • Computer science teacher

Want to apply for Computer Science?

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