Overview
The Artificial Intelligence programme of the University of Amsterdam is a two-year Master programme with a strong research orientation. It has a technical and scientific approach towards AI research: mathematical AI foundations and hands-on programming make up a large part of the curriculum.
Wide range of topics in AI
The programme covers a wide range of topics, such as Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Information Retrieval, Fairness and Symbolic Systems. In courses on these topics you build a solid understanding of AI.
All courses are taught by world-renowned researchers who are experts in their field. The majority of lecturers are also involved in collaborative research labs with industry players so you benefit from in-depth knowledge of AI applications in real-world situations.
Students with many nationalities and backgrounds start the programme each year. You are encouraged to regularly present and discuss your work with your fellow students and staff members.
Technical and scientific approach to AI research
Combine research fields or become a specialist
A wide range of topics in AI
You’ll learn about Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Foundation Models and more.
Taught by the top
Lecturers are world-renowned researchers and foremost experts in their field.
International and informal
Informal teaching environment and students with many nationalities.
Programme Structure
The two-year Master's programme in Artificial Intelligence consists of compulsory core courses, restricted-choice and free-choice courses and a thesis. In your first year you take the seven compulsory core courses. In the second year you work on your specialisation in the area of your choice and on your thesis.
The curriculum and coursesThe two-year Master's programme in Artificial Intelligence consists of compulsory core courses, restricted-choice and free-choice courses and a thesis. In your first year you take the seven compulsory core courses. In the second year you work on your specialisation in the area of your choice and on your thesis.
The curriculum of the Master's Artificial Intelligence leaves ample space for you to explore what you find interesting in and around the field of AI. You can specialise in one of the UvA research areas or you can design your own path that combines research fields.
The programme consists of the following elements:
- Core courses (42 EC)
- Restricted-choice courses (30 EC)
- Free-choice elective courses (12 EC)
- Master's thesis (36 EC)
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Campus Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
Disciplines
Information Technology (IT) Software Engineering Artificial Intelligence View 36 other Masters in Information Technology (IT) in NetherlandsWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A Dutch Bachelor degree in ‘Artificial Intelligence’ or ‘Computer Science’
- A Bachelor degree from the University of Amsterdam of the ‘Bèta-Gamma’ or ‘Future Planet Studies’ programme with a major in ‘Artificial Intelligence’
- A Dutch or foreign qualification comparable to Artificial Intelligence or Computer Science, complemented by the following requirements: Computer Science, basic programming skills, basic university level Calculus, basic university level Linear Algebra, basic university level Probability and Statistics
- A motivation which matches the content of the Master’s programme.
- Proficiency requirement in English
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents26000 EUR / year≈ 26000 EUR / year -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals2695 EUR / year≈ 2695 EUR / year
Additional Details
https://www.uva.nl/en/education/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees/tuition-fees.html
Living costs
Amsterdam
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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