Laptop and software

As a student in higher education, having your own laptop is indispensable. At UCLL, we want your laptop to be reliable and fully meet the requirements of your programme. Therefore, please check the specifications below carefully.

Minimum requirements

Operating system

Recommended: We strongly recommend a laptop with Windows. Most software works smoothly on Windows.
Not suitable: Tablets, Chromebooks, and laptops running Windows SE.
Macbook (Apple): You may need to purchase additional software to use all the required software in your education. Please note: UCLL only offers minimal support for Apple devices.

Wi-Fi support

Make sure you have a wireless card that is compatible with Wi-Fi 5 or preferably 6. Laptops that only support Wi-Fi 4 (2.4GHz) may have connection issues.

Webcam

A built-in webcam is essential for online classes, presentations and meetings.

Software

Use the latest version of Windows, antivirus software and Office.
Depending on your programme, additional software may be required.

Laptop configurations

Depending on your intensity of use, we recommend different specifications:

	Standard user	Intensive user	Developer	Video editor or 3D developer
Processor	Intel i3 or AMD R3	Intel i5 or AMD R5	Intel i5 or AMD R5	Intel i5 or AMD R5
Memory	16GB	16GB*	32GB	32GB
Hard drive	256GB	256GB	1TB	1TB
Screen	13-15 inch	13-15 inch	15 inch	15 inch
Video card	Integrated	Integrated	Integrated	Dedicated
Programmes	All	All *32GB for 'Programming' and "System & network administration"	Minimum for the bachelors 'Electronics-ICT' and 'Applied Informatics'	Minimum for the bachelor 'Creative Media Management'

Standard user
Processor Intel i3 or AMD R3
Memory 16GB
Hard drive 256GB
Screen 13-15 inch
Video card Integrated
Programmes All

Intensive user
Processor Intel i5 or AMD R5
Memory 16GB*
Hard drive 256GB
Screen 13-15 inch
Video card Integrated
Programmes All *32GB for 'Programming' and "System & network administration"

Developer
Processor Intel i5 or AMD R5
Memory 32GB
Hard drive 1TB
Screen 15 inch
Video card Integrated
Programmes Minimum for the bachelors 'Electronics-ICT' and 'Applied Informatics'

Video editor or 3D developer
Processor Intel i5 or AMD R5
Memory 32GB
Hard drive 1TB
Screen 15 inch
Video card Dedicated
Programmes Minimum for the bachelor 'Creative Media Management'

Examples of suitable models

Standard user: HP Probook 440 G9, HP probook 445 G9, HP probook 450 G10, Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6, Lenovo Thinkbook 15 G4, Lenovo Thinkpad E15 G3, Dell latitude 3420
Intensive user: HP probook 455 G9, Lenovo Thinkbook 16 G6, Lenovo Thinkpad E15 G3
Developer: HP ProBook 455 G9, Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6
Video Editor / 3D Developer: ASUS TUF Gaming A16, HP ZBook Power G11

Non-binding laptop offer

UCLL does not sell laptops itself, but through our collaboration with Signpost in the Academic Shop you will find an attractive and non-binding offer. Including extensive warranty and service, perfectly tailored to your education. You can also rent a laptop there.

laptop OFFER via Academic Shop

Financial support

If you cannot pay these costs of a laptop in one go, you can request payment in installments through our staff at the social services and student services.

Contact us

Temporary laptop loan

In case of emergency, you can temporarily borrow a laptop through our learning centres (libraries).

Open Days on Campus