Hardware and Software
Below we outlined recommendations for personal devices, based on a thorough analysis of what software students are likely to use throughout their programme. Furthermore even the minimum recommended specifications should be enough to get you by on a daily basis. If you will be starting the MSc Computing Science at the University of Groningen, please take these recommendations to heart and follow them for a successful study career at the University of Groningen.
Minimum specifications:
- 8GB of RAM
- CPUs can be either Intel or AMD (Note CPUs might vary, check for laptop and not mobile/tablet variant with clock speed > 1.5GHz)
- Any Modern Laptop Intel CPU < 3 years old with at least 4 cores and that is 64 bit (Intel i5, i7; note some i3 clock speed is less than 1.5GHz opt for higher ones)
- Any Modern AMD laptop CPU < 3 years old with at least 4 cores and that is 64 bit (Ryzen 5, Ryzen 9)
- 256GB (Preferably SSD)
- Standard VoIP hardware (microphone + webcam)
Recommended specifications:
- 16GB of RAM
- Any Modern Laptop Intel CPU < 3 years old with at least 4 cores and that is 64 bit (Intel i5, i7)
- Any Modern AMD laptop CPU < 3 years old with at least 4 cores and that is 64 bit (Ryzen 5, Ryzen 9)
- 512GB SSD or more
- Dedicated Graphics card (e.g. Nvidia/AMD)
- Standard VoIP hardware (microphone + webcam)
Small exception: Certain courses involve/recommend using the Linux operating system. In that case, there is a possibility that you might decide to run dual-boot or install a virtual machine.
As a student a the University of Groningen, you may make use of Surfspot, which provides software and hardware for a student-friendly price.
Last modified: | 16 April 2024 10.02 a.m. |