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3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
Thomas More University of Applied SciencesThe Degree Programme Electronics-ICT at Thomas More University of Applied Sciences is a hands-on, English-taught bachelor's that equips you with skills to design, develop, and build smart electronics, connected devices, and IoT solutions—all while boosting your international career edge through practical projects and industry ties. It's perfect if you're passionate about tinkering with gadgets, solving real-world tech problems, and specializing in areas like hardware, software, or AI, turning your curiosity into a future-proof job in a booming field.
Curriculum Structure
Year 1 kicks off with the basics to build a strong foundation, diving into C Programming Fundamentals, Electricity Fundamentals, and Web Engineering to get you coding simple apps, understanding circuits, and creating web solutions right away. You'll jump into hands-on labs and projects that mix theory with practice, like basic embedded systems via Embedded Fundamentals, helping you analyze problems and prototype devices from day one. This phase sets you up to think like an engineer while collaborating in our practice enterprise.
Year 2 ramps up complexity with courses like Digital Systems, Electronics, and Digital Signal Processing, where you'll design electrical circuits, work on embedded hardware, and process signals for smarter tech. Expect deeper dives into Interface Technology and Embedded Systems, tackling industrial projects that simulate real business challenges and prepare you for advanced specializations. It's here you'll start connecting electronics with software, building skills employers crave.
Year 3 lets you shine through expert tracks, culminating in a Bachelor Thesis and internship where you apply everything to a customer project—think PCB Advanced, RF-Technology, or tracks in Embedded Software with Software Development and Virtualisation Fundamentals. You'll handle complex systems like mobile comms via Mobile Communication or audio tech with Audio & Video Systems, all guided by a dedicated lecturer. This capstone year launches you into the professional world with a portfolio that stands out.
Focus areas include embedded hardware design, web/mobile apps, digital signal processing, RF technology, and expert tracks in Embedded Software, Applied Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, or Security Systems & Services—blending electronics with cutting-edge ICT.
Learning outcomes mean you'll graduate able to analyze problems, design/prototype electronic devices, program in multiple languages (C, Python, PHP), build embedded systems, and tackle IoT/industry projects, all with strong business and international communication skills.
Professional alignment (accreditation): This is a fully accredited English bachelor's degree from Thomas More, Flanders' largest university of applied sciences, ensuring your qualification meets EU standards for engineering and IT roles worldwide.
Reputation (employability rankings): Alumni rave about "guaranteed good jobs with nice salaries" in tech's future, thanks to practical projects like autonomous plant growers in our Practice Enterprise—Thomas More's hands-on approach leads to rapid career advancement, with stories from international students confirming strong employability in electronics and ICT.
At Thomas More's Electronics-ICT programme on Campus De Nayer in Sint-Katelijne-Waver, you'll dive straight into hands-on learning from day one, building real-world skills through projects, enterprise labs, and practical courses that turn ideas into working tech like smart devices and connected systems. You'll get access to cutting-edge facilities like our state-of-the-art ICT environment with the latest computer and network infrastructure, plus a dedicated server room for experimenting with programming and configurations. For electronics, there's no better place than our unique embedded factory lab—the only one in Flanders—equipped to prototype your designs from concept to product.
Here's what makes experiential learning in this programme stand out: you'll work with specific tools, software, and projects tailored to electronics and ICT:
- Embedded Factory Lab: Use CAD tools, Pick & Place machines, reflow ovens, drying cabinets, and soldering stations to design, produce, and test embedded hardware and electronic circuits.
- Server Room and ICT Infrastructure: Program, configure networks, and explore virtualization in our own high-tech server setup, perfect for tracks like Security Systems & Services or Applied AI.
- Software and Programming Tools: Hands-on with Python, C# .NET, MySQL & PHP, C Programming, Object-Oriented Programming, and tools for web engineering, cloud fundamentals, hacking simulations, and industrial networks.
- Group Projects and Practice Enterprise: Collaborate on real projects like building an autonomous plant grower with sensors for automation, plus "Practice Enterprise" courses (6-9 credits) where you develop and prototype innovations as a team.
- KNX Certification for Smart Systems: Train in home/building automation for lighting, security, energy management, and more, earning a globally recognized KNX certificate.
- IT Factory: Network with peers and industry pros to accelerate your projects and professional growth.
- Internships and Industry Links: Gain Cisco Certified Network Academy credentials, phase 2 traineeships, and a major bachelor thesis internship with partners for that competitive edge.
Imagine applying to this programme and stepping into facilities that prepare you for top ICT and electronics jobs
At Thomas More's Degree Programme Electronics-ICT on Campus De Nayer in Sint-Katelijne-Waver, you'll dive straight into hands-on learning that builds real-world skills from day one, blending projects, practical enterprise labs, and cutting-edge tools to design, develop, and produce everything from smart devices to secure networks. You'll work in a state-of-the-art ICT environment with the latest computer and network infrastructure, including your own server room for experimenting, programming, and configuring systems, plus an embedded factory lab—the only one in Flanders—equipped for turning ideas into products. This practical focus prepares you perfectly for trending tech like IoT, AI, and embedded systems, and it's all taught in English to give your career that international edge.
Here's what makes experiential learning so powerful in this program: you'll get direct access to specialized facilities and activities tailored to Electronics-ICT:
- Embedded Factory Lab: Use CAD tools, Pick & Place machine, reflow ovens, drying cabinets, and soldering stations to design electrical circuits, produce PCBs, and build embedded hardware from scratch.
- Server Room and ICT Infrastructure: Experiment with computer systems, networks, virtualization, cloud setups, and high-availability configurations in a top-tier setup.
- Practice Enterprise Labs and Projects: Tackle real-life challenges like building an autonomous plant grower with sensors for feeding, heating, and cooling—complete with all necessary tools and components for lab assignments, school projects, or even side projects.
- KNX Certification for Smart Automation: Train on the worldwide standard for home/building automation (lighting, security, water, energy), earning a CV-boosting certificate.
- Cisco Certified Network Academy: Gain the international standard cert through courses in networking fundamentals, industrial networks, and advanced security.
- Group Projects and @WORK: Collaborate on intensive projects across phases, including Practice Enterprise (6-9 credits), Bachelor Thesis (30 credits), and hands-on courses like ethical entrepreneurship and project management.
- Internships and International Traineeships: Apply skills to real problems via internships at home or abroad, plus options for international boosts in your final year.
- IT Factory: Network with peers and mentors, exchange ideas, and accelerate your development in a collaborative space for Electronics-ICT students.
Imagine graduating with these experiences under your belt—you'll be ready to land roles in AI, app development, security, or hardware innovation.
A secondary school diploma that gives access to higher education in your country is required; if the diploma is obtained outside the EEA, it may be subject to additional admission checks.English language proficiency at B2 level is required, demonstrated by IELTS Academic with a minimum overall score of 6.0 or TOEFL iBT with a minimum score of 79.ICT systems / infrastructure specialistnetwork & security specialistvirtualisation & high availability specialistsecurity managerAI platform developerAI cloud engineersoftware developernetwork or system administratorweb app developerIndustry 40 software developermobile app developer (iOS Android Windows)applied AI application developerPython for AI programmer
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