Laptops for students

  • As a KdG student, you are required to provide your own laptop.
  • Which laptop should you choose? Find out here.
  • You may use a Mac, but instruction is provided in a Windows environment by default.
  • Chromebooks, Googlebooks, and iPads/tablets are not permitted.
  • Do you already have a laptop and are unsure if it meets the requirements for your study programme? Please contact your programme department or the ICT service desk.

Depending on your study programme, there are specific minimum requirements for your laptop:

Basic

  • Processor: Intel Core i3 / AMD Ryzen 3
  • Memory (RAM): 8 GB RAM
  • Storage: 256 GB SSD
  • Graphics card: integrated (onboard graphics)
  • Operating system:
    • Windows 11
    • MacOS (with Apple M-chip, MacBook no older than 4 years)

Standard

  • Processor: Intel Core i5 / AMD Ryzen 5
  • Memory (RAM): 16 GB RAM
  • Storage: 256 GB SSD
  • Graphics card: integrated (onboard graphics)
  • Operating system: 
    • Windows 11
    • MacOS (with Apple M-chip, MacBook no older than 4 years)

Advanced

  • Processor: Intel Core i7 / AMD Ryzen 7
  • Memory (RAM): 16 GB (32 GB recommended)
  • Storage: 512 GB SSD
  • Graphics card: Integrated (onboard graphics)
  • Operating system: 
    • Windows 11
    • MacOS:
      • Must feature an Apple M-series chip; the MacBook should be no more than 4 years old.
      • In the Applied Computer Science programme, you are responsible for managing your own Mac; no support is provided by lecturers for this.
    • Linux:
      • Only an option for the Applied Computer Science programme.
      • For online exams, you may only use Windows or macOS.

It is possible to begin the Applied Computer Science programme with a less powerful laptop.

Pro

  • Processor: Intel Core i7 (Quad Core) / AMD Ryzen 7
  • Memory (RAM): at least 32 GB RAM
  • Storage: 512 GB SSD
  • Graphics card: Dedicated GPU, 8 GB VRAM recommended
  • Operating system: 
    • Windows 11
    • MacOS (must feature an Apple M-series chip; the MacBook should be no more than 4 years old)

Bachelor

  • Applied Computer Science (in English): Advanced
  • International Business Management: Standard
    • Global Business: Standard
    • Global Supply Chain Management: Standard
    • International Entrepreneurship: Standard
  • Multimedia & Creative Technologies (in English): Advanced
  • Nursing: Basic

Exchange Programme

  • Art Exchange Programmes: Basic
  • Business for Exchange: Basic
  • Creative Technologies and Entrepreneurship: Advanced
  • Creative Technologies and Interaction: Advanced
  • Crossing Borders in Health, Education and Welfare: Basic
  • Exchange Programme for Applied Computer Science: Advanced
  • International Entrepreneurship: exchange programme: Basic
  • Management & IT exchange Programmes: Standard
  • Marketing and Management (exchange): Basic

Premaster

  • Premaster in Visual Arts: Standard

Master

  • Master of Visual Arts: Standard

Advanced master

  • Advanced Master: Master of Research in Art and Design: Standard

Micro-credential

  • Sustainable Business & Innovation: Basic
  • Advanced Therapies Training Program: Basic
  • KdG does not sell laptops.
  • You are free to choose where you purchase a laptop.

We have a partnership with two suppliers. They offer an extensive range of options for students:

  • Contact Team Financieel Welzijn (financial well-being) at financieelwelzijn@kdg.be.
  • Most suppliers offer financing options for purchases.
  • Furthermore, some financial institutions provide special student loans.