ICT system engineer (bol)
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What are you becoming?
As an ICT system engineer, you can work for a wide variety of organizations. You're needed wherever a computer network or information system is managed. You'll help install mobile devices, troubleshoot malfunctions, and manage IT infrastructure and software. After completing this program, you can also continue your studies at a university of applied sciences (HBO). For example, HBO-ICT (Computer Science), Technical Computer Science, or Cyber Security & Cloud programs.
What does your education look like?
1e grade
lessons at school
2e grade
20 weeks of internship and 20 weeks of school
3e grade
20 weeks of school and 20 weeks of internship
You can choose the exit direction during the training Cyber Security Engineer.
Acceleration period
If you perform well, you may be able to complete some parts of the program in a shorter timeframe. After successfully completing this "acceleration period," you may be able to advance to a higher year, shortening the total duration of your studies.
Education and Examination Regulations (OER)
The Education and Examination Regulations (OER) of a course specify what you will be doing in which period, how much time is spent on this and an overview of the exams that will be taken. Find the OER for your course here.
Search by your Crebo number (see the box on the right of this page) to view the OER for the current academic year. This will give you a general idea of what's expected of you when you start the program. The OER for the upcoming academic year will be available in July.
Mhbo: in 6 years vocational education and higher professional education
Are you sure you want to continue on to higher professional education after completing vocational education (MBO)? Then our MHBO track might be just what you need. With the MHBO track, you can earn both your MBO and HBO diplomas in 6 years. You'll first earn your MBO level 3 diploma in 4 years. Then, you'll move on to HBO, where you can earn a bachelor's degree in ICT in another 3 years. You can also choose to complete the track with an Associate Degree after just 4 years.
Statutory tuition fees
The statutory tuition fee for the 2026-2027 school year is €1.511. Check DUO.nl for possible student financing.
Other costs
You only pay this if you are 1 years or older at the start of the school year (18 August).
For an estimate of the additional costs for this course, please see mbowebshop.nlEvery year, no later than July 1st, all school fees for the following school year are announced there.
Laptop
As a student of this course, you cannot do without a computer. See the overview for the correct specifications of the laptop you need.
Elective courses
During your studies, you choose one or more electives to specialize or broaden your knowledge. For example, in entrepreneurship, management, programming, or a language. You'll receive more information about the electives available during your program. Each elective concludes with an exam. Read more about elective courses.
Study in figures
Study in figures provides clear information about this program and its job prospects. Want to learn more about these figures? Then check out this explanation.
What prior education do you need?
For the vocational training (level 3) and middle management training (level 4) you must meet one of the following conditions:
- You have a diploma in pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) with a pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track, a theoretical pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track, or a mixed pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track.
- You have an (older) diploma from lbo, vbo, mavo or mavo-vbo.
- You have a basic vocational training diploma (level 2) or a diploma from another vocational training course (level 3).
- You have proof that you successfully completed the first three years of pre-university or senior general secondary education (havo) or pre-university education (vwo). Or you have another diploma or certificate recognized by the government.
Additionally
If you have an All-round IT employee or ICT support technician diploma, level 3, you may be able to complete the training course at an accelerated pace.
You will be invited for a personal interview or introductory meeting where you will get to know the school and we will see if this course is a good fit for you.
Can I contact a teacher?
Teachers know what's going on at school. Feel free to ask one of our teachers your questions using the contact information below:
WhatsApp
Contact: Dmitri Denie
E-mail
Contact: Dmitri Denie
It is also possible to attend a walk-along day, tour, or open house. You can find all activities in our calendar.
What are you becoming?
As an ICT system engineer, you can work for a wide variety of organizations. You're needed wherever a computer network or information system is managed. You'll help install mobile devices, troubleshoot malfunctions, and manage IT infrastructure and software. After completing this program, you can also continue your studies at a university of applied sciences (HBO). For example, HBO-ICT (Computer Science), Technical Computer Science, or Cyber Security & Cloud programs.
What does your education look like?
1e grade
lessons at school
2e grade
20 weeks of internship and 20 weeks of school
3e grade
20 weeks of school and 20 weeks of internship
You can choose the exit direction during the training Cyber Security Engineer.
Acceleration period
If you perform well, you may be able to complete some parts of the program in a shorter timeframe. After successfully completing this "acceleration period," you may be able to advance to a higher year, shortening the total duration of your studies.
Education and Examination Regulations (OER)
The Education and Examination Regulations (OER) of a course specify what you will be doing in which period, how much time is spent on this and an overview of the exams that will be taken. Find the OER for your course here.
Search by your Crebo number (see the box on the right of this page) to view the OER for the current academic year. This will give you a general idea of what's expected of you when you start the program. The OER for the upcoming academic year will be available in July.
Mhbo: in 6 years vocational education and higher professional education
Are you sure you want to continue on to higher professional education after completing vocational education (MBO)? Then our MHBO track might be just what you need. With the MHBO track, you can earn both your MBO and HBO diplomas in 6 years. You'll first earn your MBO level 3 diploma in 4 years. Then, you'll move on to HBO, where you can earn a bachelor's degree in ICT in another 3 years. You can also choose to complete the track with an Associate Degree after just 4 years.
Statutory tuition fees
The statutory tuition fee for the 2026-2027 school year is €1.511. Check DUO.nl for possible student financing.
Other costs
You only pay this if you are 1 years or older at the start of the school year (18 August).
For an estimate of the additional costs for this course, please see mbowebshop.nlEvery year, no later than July 1st, all school fees for the following school year are announced there.
Laptop
As a student of this course, you cannot do without a computer. See the overview for the correct specifications of the laptop you need.
Elective courses
During your studies, you choose one or more electives to specialize or broaden your knowledge. For example, in entrepreneurship, management, programming, or a language. You'll receive more information about the electives available during your program. Each elective concludes with an exam. Read more about elective courses.
Study in figures
Study in figures provides clear information about this program and its job prospects. Want to learn more about these figures? Then check out this explanation.
What prior education do you need?
For the vocational training (level 3) and middle management training (level 4) you must meet one of the following conditions:
- You have a diploma in pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) with a pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track, a theoretical pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track, or a mixed pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track.
- You have an (older) diploma from lbo, vbo, mavo or mavo-vbo.
- You have a basic vocational training diploma (level 2) or a diploma from another vocational training course (level 3).
- You have proof that you successfully completed the first three years of pre-university or senior general secondary education (havo) or pre-university education (vwo). Or you have another diploma or certificate recognized by the government.
Additionally
If you have an All-round IT employee or ICT support technician diploma, level 3, you may be able to complete the training course at an accelerated pace.
You will be invited for a personal interview or introductory meeting where you will get to know the school and we will see if this course is a good fit for you.
Can I contact a teacher?
Teachers know what's going on at school. Feel free to ask one of our teachers your questions using the contact information below:
WhatsApp
Contact: Dmitri Denie
E-mail
Contact: Dmitri Denie
It is also possible to attend a walk-along day, tour, or open house. You can find all activities in our calendar.
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