The food industry is the largest business sector in the world. Research and development of new products is important in order to maintain an effective competitive position and respond to consumer demand. The study of food technology is what supplies the knowledge for this ongoing process.

The bachelor (BSc) in Food Technology is a three-year full-time programme. The first year includes four subjects specific to food technology, and the remainder are mostly core subjects in mathematics, chemistry, physics and biology. The second year consists primarily of specialist subjects in food technology. The third year includes only one compulsory subject, and the rest of the year is made up of electives and the BSc thesis.... [-]

The Bachelor of Science Leisure Studies is an English-taught academic programme in leisure. In 3 years’ time, you will become an expert at finding and understanding answers to complex issues in the leisure sector. The programme combines Business Administration (marketing, economics, innovation and organisation) with Social Sciences (sociology, psychology and anthropology).

Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Management of International Social Challenges

You study Management of International Social Challenges at Erasmus University Rotterdam because of:

How can you help local, national and international governing bodies in addressing contemporary wicked problems such as youth unemployment, care for the elderly, sustainable water management, crime and delinquency, and early school leaving? In this Bachelor programme, you will learn how to research, analyze and contribute to solutions for these kinds of challenges.... [-]

The games you play, the mobile phone you use to send text messages, the website where you do your online shopping. Technology is all around us and is an important part of our lives. Too important to just leave it to technologists.

In Psychology & Technology, you learn how technology influences people, and how you can use knowledge of psychology to let people use technology as effectively as possible. But you also learn how you can use psychology to design completely new technology applications such as motivational rehabilitation technology in healthcare, sociable robots or brain‑computer interfaces.

People and technology

Teaching staff and students of the Psychology & Technology program deal with a wide range of different subjects, all of which focus on the relationship between people and technology. For example:... [-]

The International Bachelor Communication and Media at Erasmus University Rotterdam: a great place to start building your future in this dynamic field!

Why Communication and Media at Erasmus University Rotterdam?

You choose this programme because:

Content of the programme

The International Bachelor Communication and Media takes a comparative, international approach to communication and media. Thanks to the programme's small-scale and personal set-up, its balance between practical and academical skills, its options for customisation, exchange and the compulsory internship, graduates are well prepared for both advanced studies as well as for a career in a number of fields, such as marketing, management, corporate communications, public relations, internal communications, government, public affairs, journalism, entertainment and the arts.... [-]

Mechatronics is a combination of electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and computer science. In this program, you are a thinker and a doer. You find out how to make your devices safer and easier to use. And of course: you design them! Think of an automated car wash, a production robot or in healthcare a wheelchair or robot arm replacement.

Mechatronics has become an indispensable working field. We teach you the theory and practical knowledge and learn you to be a specialist in systematic design techniques including the control of robotic products and machinery.

The Bachelor program Mechatronics leads to the Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree.

From design to making a robot: the bachelor program Mechatronics has a focus on robotics and control technology.... [-]

This programme provides you with an understanding of how economics works and gives you access to methods for analyzing economic problems and calculating their solutions.

The double degree programme enables you to complete two entire three-year bachelor programmes in four years. By taking extra lectures and exams you earn two BSc degrees in two-thirds of the original time. You will acquire an average of 66 credits each year instead of the standard 60 credits. The BSc² Econometrics/ Economics is a small-scale programme that facilitates personal attention and intensive guidance.

The Double Degree BSc² Econometrics/Economics programme covers both global issues related to economics and business, and the application of mathematical and statistical techniques to help answer economic questions. This is unique. You benefit both from the excellent perspective that this gives you, compressing the timeline by building knowledge in both subjects.... [-]

Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit and enjoy experimenting with different ideas? Do you want to utilize new technologies to make the world a better place? Do you have a talent for science and engineering but also feel excited about how developments in these areas can lead to business opportunities? Then the bachelor’s programme in Business Engineering could be right for you. The programme combines the disciplines of science, engineering, and business with a strong focus on integration. You will develop knowledge and skills from academia and industry to solve complex problems that are relevant to society.

The bachelor’s programme in Business Engineering is a new programme, which is projected to start in September 2018. It’s currently awaiting accreditation from the Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO). Once it is accredited, the national study platform Studielink will accept official registrations. We will keep you updated on the process here and by email if you register your interest in the programme.... [-]

Why are some countries rich and others poor? What are the benefits of the euro as the principal currency in Europe? How can we make health care affordable? Why do people start up their own company? How can subsidies and taxes help reduce pollution?

If you choose to study Economics and Business Economics in Utrecht, you choose a broad-based view on economic issues: the real-world perspective. What are the needs and objectives of people and organisations in our complex society? What choices do they make in order to fulfil their needs and achieve their objectives? To find the right answers to these questions, we analyse economic issues with the insights of other fields such as Geography, Law and Social Sciences.... [-]

Everywhere you look you see applications of computing science. They have a significant societal impact. Smart software is improving the accuracy of a breast cancer diagnosis and systems can allocate refugees evenly amongst counties. Do you think computer scientists spend their entire day by themselves behind a computer? Think again! In this field, you will work together with mathematicians, physicians, and artificial intelligence experts. Together you will strive for a solution which serves its users optimally. Do you want to know what computing science is exactly and whether it is the programme for you? Read more about computing science here!

What is this programme about?

During the programme, you will study the principles of computers, programming, and solution methods (algorithms). You will become acquainted with theories, methods, and tools which enable IT, specialists, to create reliable and usable software and analyze how people interact with computers and software. You will learn to use different perspectives and to work together with different disciplines, which you will need later when working. You can choose to extend and broaden your knowledge by specializing in Cyber Security or Software and Data Science.... [-]

Are you ambitious and interested in global issues? An adventurer who is not afraid of a challenge? Then the BSc Global Responsibility & Leadership (G.R.L.) at University College Fryslân is for you!

Our three year Bachelor programme is based on the UN Sustainable Development Goals and is dedicated to addressing global challenges and finding local solutions.

In the first year, you take courses spanning the Human and Social Sciences, Natural Sciences and Information Technology. Thereafter, you specialize in one of three Majors, which allows you to tailor the programme to your own interest.

In the latter two years of the programme, you have the opportunity to put the theory learned in the classroom to practice by completing Living Lab projects in collaboration with local, national and international partners. In the final year, you also have the option to go on exchange to an international university or complete a pre-master in preparation for a Master's degree.... [-]

The Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s programme is a three-year programme worth 180 ECTS and consists of an introductory year and a two-year main phase. Each year is composed of four blocks. Students are taught through theoretical classes and practical labs. Project group work is an intrinsic part of each semester, whereby small groups of students work together on a task. In addition to classroom examinations, designing working prototypes, demonstrations and presentations are crucial to accomplishing each quarter. Special attention will be given to energy-related matters from a mechanical engineering point of view. Students who finish this programme will have direct admission to the European Master in Renewable Energy, which is also offered by Hanze UAS.... [-]

Psychology plays a role in every aspect of life and society. It’s a study for people who are interested in understanding why we behave the way we do.

Would you like to know why a conflict arises among your friends or why your grandmother with Alzheimer's keeps forgetting who you are?Why do we behave differently when we're in a group? What can we do about a depression? These are questions psychologists try to find answers to. And the nice thing is, that most psychological topics are applicable to your own life.

If you are thinking about taking our Bachelor programme in Psychology you are no doubt interested in people's behaviour. You are aware that psychology is a science and you have an inquisitive and open mind. You do not take opinions for granted just because they sound plausible and are held by a large group of people. You enjoy studying and reading about all aspects of psychology. You are looking forward to becoming a psychologist: a person who looks at things scientifically and from a distance; is observant and a good listener; is able to think systematically and reason logically.... [-]

From decoding satellite images to predicting the weather: mathematics is everywhere. This Bachelor's programme teaches you to design models and substantiate them theoretically. The field contains abstract thinking and logical reasoning and has applications in medicine, economics, and many other fields

The Bachelor's programme in Mathematics will familiarize you with new fields of study, such as Algebra, Dynamical Systems, and Systems Theory.

This three-year programme comprises a major of two and a half years and a minor of six months. During the first semester, you will study together with students from Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Technology, and Astronomy.... [-]

The bachelor of science (B.S.) in psychology is designed to provide the biological, cognitive, personality, and social contexts for understanding the behavior of individuals throughout their lifespan. Students who successfully complete the B.S. in psychology will have the foundation, research skills, and data analysis expertise to succeed in an M.A./Ph.D. psychology graduate program (e.g., clinical psychology, experimental psychology, etc.). Students graduating with a bachelor of science (B.S.) in psychology will need to pursue a graduate degree before they are able to obtain professional licensure. Students are encouraged to check entrance requirements for any post-graduate programs prior to finishing their B.S. at Webster in the event that they need to take additional coursework.... [-]