Bachelor
Applied Data Science & Artificial Intelligence
★ StudyPath verdict
7.2/10
Best for hands-on learners wanting practical AI and data science projects with real societal impact. Tradeoff: applied focus means less theoretical rigor than research-oriented programmes.
Tuition · Intl
↗€12,280
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
4 years
240 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Jun 26
Language
English
IELTS 6+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2024
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗57
DUO ↑54% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗15:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Any VWO
profile + subjects ↗
Satisfaction
↗3.9/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
?
no data yet
Median salary
↗€2,950
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
?
no data yet
↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 24 Jun 2026
About this program
Help doctors to detect and predict diseases in an early stage. Or accelerate the energy transition by developing intelligent systems that predict our energy needs. Applied Data Science & AI is not just about numbers and algorithms, but about crafting solutions that enhance our daily lives.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English240 ECTSBachelor of Science, BachelorField area: Engineering & TechnologySector: Exact en InformaticaCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeBachelor
About Zuyd University of Applied Sciences
Zuyd University of Applied Sciences has campuses in Heerlen, Maastricht, and Sittard in the southern Limburg region. Known for healthcare programs, performing arts (Conservatorium Maastricht), and proximity to Belgium and Germany enabling cross-border opportunities.
Living in Heerlen
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€380/mo
Monthly total
€650–€1,100
Cost of living
Low
Population
87k
Multicultural, affordable, and border-region influenced. Heerlen has a distinct Limburg character with influences from Belgium and Germany. The city is unpretentious and practical.
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Year 3 tracks
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Below average job-market outlook
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Continue to year 267%
Women among first-years20%
Say workload is “just right”69%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.9/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 40 respondents
Content & set-up3.7
Teachers4.1
Atmosphere4.3
Involvement & contact4.1
Study guidance4.1
Testing & assessment3.9
Facilities3.8
Career preparation3.8
Teachers' English4.1
Would choose again4
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-06-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-05-01
Upcoming open days
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- IELTS overall band: 6
- TOEFL paper based: 550
- TOEFL internet based: 80
Scholarships
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Internships
?No data yet
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