What is Applied Computer Science?

Our Bachelor of Applied Computer Science and Bachelor of Cyber Security offer two English-taught semester programmes, one in autumn and one in spring. It is possible to combine them into a full academic year as they are different in content, except Cultural and Socio-economic Introduction to Belgium, which can only be taken once.

The Applied Computer Science and Cyber Security programmes, in line with Howest’s strong practical and talent-driven focus, include lectures as well as learning-by-doing. Integration with local and other international students will be done by working on different projects where teamwork, international communication and co-operation is facilitated. Company and organisation visits will be arranged in order to familiarise students with Belgian corporate culture.

This English-taught semester is organised by both our Bachelor of Applied Computer Science and Bachelor of Cyber Security.

This programme is only available in English.

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What makes this semester unique?

The international semester is aimed at both bachelor's students and graduates from the field of computer science. This semester will add value to your degree and career opportunities by strengthening not only your technical IT competences but also your team-working and communication skills.

Prerequisites

Minimum 2 successfully completed semesters or an equivalent of 60 ECTS in a bachelor's programme in the domain of computer science. For the spring semester you should have some pre-knowledge about computer hardware, be familiar with building blocks of programming languages and know the fundamentals of web (html, css and javascript).

If you want to take electives, a screening of the desired prerequisites is necessary. In case of doubt, an online interview will be organised.

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All students should bring their own laptop, with the following minimum requirements: 16GB RAM memory, SSD hard disk, i5 processor with VTX and a 64-bit architecture. More details can be found on www.howest.be/laptops

The link of each course in the course overview mentions any specific software necessary for the course unit. Howest applies a very strict policy on the use of legal software.