Program Overview
The Artificial Intelligence at Radboud University is a MSc programme in Computer Science & IT over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Artificial Intelligence programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 10,360 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Nijmegen, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Artificial Intelligence programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Foundation courses (15 EC): covering the current state of AI research and its potential implications on society, as well as academic skills.
- Specialisation courses and electives (36 EC): three compulsory courses in your specialisation, plus three electives to deepen your knowledge within your chosen specialisation.
- Restricted electives (9 EC): choose other electives within your specialisation or from one of the other AI specialisations.
- Free choice courses (12 EC): take any (AI relevant) course taught at Radboud University or abroad.
- Research project and Internship (48 EC): choose either an Internship (18EC) and Research Project (30EC) or a single larger Extended Research Project (48EC)
- the Institute for Computing and Information Sciences (ICIS)
- the internationally renowned Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour
- affiliated institutes of de Donders Institute, such as the Behavioural Science Institute (BSI)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
1. A Bachelor\'s degree in Artificial Intelligence or a related discipline (such as Computer Science or Cognitive Science).
2. English proficiency.Students do not require English language certification if they:
- Are a citizen of Australia, Canada (except Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, UK, USA, or South Africa; or
- Have a Dutch Bachelor\'s degree or VWO diploma.
All other students need one of the following certificates (which may not be older than two years):
- A TOEFL score of >=575 (paper based) or >=90 (internet based)
- A IELTS score of >=6.5
- Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) or Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) with a mark of C or higher
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 10,360 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 10,360 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Radboud University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Radboud University
Radboud University
Nijmegen, Netherlands
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University Profile- Application Deadline Nov, 2026
- Start Date Feb, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
