Program Overview
The Artificial Intelligence at Utrecht 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 18,201 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Utrecht, 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
- Methods In Ai Research
- Philosophy Of A.I.
- Intelligent Agents
- Multi-agent Learning
- Multi-agent Systems
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- You have a Bachelors degree (equivalent of a Dutch University Bachelors degree) related to Artificial Intelligence. Examples: A BSc with a major in Artificial Intelligence; A BSc with a major in Computer Science; a BSc with a major in one of the following subjects, with some Computer-Science or AI-related courses: Cognitive Science; Linguistics; Philosophy; Psychology.
- You are able to demonstrate a solid basic knowledge of at least the following two topics: * logic as used in artificial intelligence, in particular propositional and predicate logic; * programming languages as used in AI, in particular logic, imperative and/or object-oriented languages, and skills to develop and analyze programmes in these languages.
- In addition, applicants should possess solid basic knowledge of at least one of the following four topics: mathematics as used in artificial intelligence, including set theory, statistics (Bayesian networks), analysis (convergence) and linear algebra (robotics); cognitive psychology; formal linguistics and natural language processing; philosophy of cognitive science.
- Proof of your proficiency in English (CAE- Level B, CPC- Grade C).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 18,201 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 18,201 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Utrecht 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 Utrecht University
Utrecht University
Utrecht, Netherlands
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University Profile- Application Deadline Oct, 2026
- Start Date Feb, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
