The Master's programme in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Amsterdam offers a deep academic understanding of AI and its real-world applications. This program is designed for students who want to become experts in the rapidly evolving field of AI, covering topics such as machine learning, natural language processing, and deep learning. You will engage with both technical and scientific approaches to AI research, learning from world-renowned researchers and experts in an international and informal teaching environment.
You may be automatically exempt from English language requirements if you have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited Dutch academic university, a fully English-taught accredited Bachelor's or Master's degree (with official proof), or an International Baccalaureate diploma taught in English. Bachelor's degrees from the United States, Canada (excluding Quebec), Australia, New-Zealand, the United Kingdom, or Ireland also grant automatic exemption. English language test results must be taken within the past two years and submitted with your application; late submissions are not accepted.
Tuition fee information is available on the university's Fees and Funding section. The fee depends on nationality, degree programme, and sometimes attendance mode.
For IELTS Academic, you need an overall score of 7, with a minimum of 6.5 on each sub-score. For TOEFL iBT, the requirement is 100 overall, with specific minimum scores for each section: 24 for Reading, 22 for Listening, 25 for Speaking, and 24 for Writing. Test results must be submitted with your application and be no older than two years.
The Master's in Artificial Intelligence is a full-time program lasting 120 ECTS. The program typically starts in September.
Tuition fees depend on your nationality and the specific program. You should check the official University of Amsterdam fees page for the most current international student rates.
You will need to submit your official English language proficiency certificate (IELTS Academic or TOEFL iBT), your Bachelor's degree diploma and transcripts, and an official statement if your Bachelor's degree was fully taught in English (unless exempt).
Yes, the University of Amsterdam offers scholarships like the Amsterdam Merit Scholarship for Master's students from outside the Netherlands. Some faculties also offer their own scholarships, and external financial aid options are available.
Graduates are prepared for careers in industries integrating AI, such as self-driving cars, robotic manufacturing, and machine translation. The program equips you for roles requiring a deep academic understanding and practical application of AI.