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Admission Requirements

1
Sign up
Sign in via the orange button. With your basic knowledge of IT, a software course of level 4 or higher and/or a relevant position in IT, you can start the course.
2
Speak to a Bit Academy coach
Review the structure of the course, the costs and the expectations of you as a student with a Bit Academy coach
3
learning
Get access to your study platform and get started. With lessons one day a week and working four days a week, you'll learn everything you need to know as an IT professional.
4
Diploma ready
In four to six years, you will complete the course and receive a Bit Academy HBO diploma.

Admission Requirements

At Bit Academy, we keep things simple. For us, it's about customization and your success.
What are the degree requirements?

You need an MBO-4 Software Developer diploma or an equivalent international diploma (under review).

Can I follow the course without the appropriate diplomas?

Yes, you can take an intake test to test your knowledge if you do not fully meet the entry requirements.

How old do I have to be to start this course?

You must be at least 21 years old at the start. Dutch full-time students with a starting qualification can get an exception.

Can I take this course full-time or part-time?

Yes, you can choose between a full-time and part-time option. A suitable workplace is required for part-time training. We will review these together. No workplace? You have three months to arrange this.

I am an international student. What are the language requirements?

An IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent.

Locations

Where are you going to study?

Amsterdam

Could. Wilhelminaplein 1, 1062 HG

Costs

At Bit Academy, you follow a private course. Here are the most important costs to consider:

Tuition fees

  • Parttime: €7,500, - per year
  • Full-time: Still to be determined
  • Do you pay yourself? You may be able to apply for an additional DUO grant. More info about financial aid? Check Duo's additional grant.
  • Do you work part time? Talk to your employer about whether they want to finance the training — we'll be happy to help you with that conversation!

Travel expenses

With a private education, you are not entitled to a student travel product. All travel costs are at your own expense.

Laptop

You have a laptop with at least 16GB of memory, 256GB of storage, and a modern operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux). Suitable laptops usually cost between €1,000 and €1,500.

What students say

  • Work at your own pace on exercises you're ready for
  • Get in direct contact with coaches when you need them
  • You get constant feedback, from us and your peers

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Mbo Coach since 2023
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Coaching style Honest and open

What are your 12 promises?

We want to show that we take your education as seriously as you do. That's why we give you 12 promises that we'll keep when you come to study with us!
Pledge #1 Attention from coaches
Pledge #2The best content
Pledge #3 Where and when you want
Pledge #4 Even at the weekend
Pledge #5 Automatic review
Pledge #6 Honest feedback
Pledge #7 Finish faster, pay less
Pledge #8 A 1 on 1 mentorship
Pledge #9 Helping motivate
Pledge #10 Network of companies
Pledge #11 A safe environment
Pledge #12 Tech that connects us

You promise a lot, do you really live up to that?

We certainly think so. As a course, we are not yet perfect, but we believe in radical growth for everyone, including ourselves. Want to see more? Then read more about our vision on education here.

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Why do you use AI photos on the site?

Technology can save us time — time we'd rather spend teaching. So instead of expensive photo shoots or cheesy stock photography, our designers go wild with their best Midjourney prompts. For beautiful images. And so the big picture remains efficient. Can we pay more attention to your personal learning process.

So do robots only work at Bit Academy?

No way. Our coaches are as real as you are. For example, get to know Arno.
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Thereafter 250, - per month, can be canceled monthly
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300+ companies and 3,000+ alumni preceded you