Speech Technology University of Groningen

Overview

Think speech tech ends with voice assistants? Think again, speech technology is transforming the world and shaping the future. Become part of this rapidly evolving field and gain the expertise to contribute to cutting-edge developments in voice synthesis and speech recognition. Join one of the few degree programmes in Europe where you can study speech technology.

Why choose this  Speech Technology programme at University of Groningen ?

You should consider studying this programme because:

• The only graduate programme in Europe fully dedicated to speech synthesis and recognition at the forefront of AI. Not one option among many, but the only option, offering depth and expertise unmatched by broader AI programmes.
• Develop real speech recognisers and synthesis models from the first semester. Apply your skills to practical, deployed applications, not just theory.

Job prospects

Career opportunities include roles as speech scientists at major technology companies, research engineers at startups developing voice AI, and language data specialists training models for multilingual applications. Some graduates go on to launch their own companies, while others pursue PhD programmes at leading European institutions. The thesis demonstrator created during the programme serves as a portfolio piece, demonstrating your ability to deliver production-ready systems rather than just research papers.