Bachelor
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
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Tuition · Intl
↗€18,300
via SKDB 2025 · provisional ↗
Duration
3 years
180 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
IELTS 6+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2020
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗274
DUO ↑57% ↗
Intl. %
↗70%
of students ↗
S:F ratio
↗18:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Any VWO
profile + subjects ↗
Satisfaction
↗3.7/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
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no data yet
Median salary
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Alumni
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↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 9 Jun 2026
About this program
Data Science and AI are everywhere: TikTok, games, self-driving cars, virtual assistants. Love solving complex problems? Curious how data and AI can be used to make smart choices? Join our bachelor’s in Data Science & AI and start shaping the future!
As a bachelor’s student at Maastricht University, you will learn about Data Science and Artificial Intelligence by following classes and working on projects. You will study in an international environment with plenty of opportunities to excel during your studies.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English180 ECTSBachelor of ScienceField area: Natural SciencesSector: Exact en InformaticaCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeBachelor
Teaching formats
Computer assignmentsDesign projectGame developmentGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentInternshipLecture
About Maastricht University
Founded in 1976, Maastricht University is known for its innovative Problem-Based Learning (PBL) approach and highly international character with 59% international students. Located in the charming southern city of Maastricht near Belgium and Germany, it excels in economics, law, and health sciences.
Living in Maastricht
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€470/mo
Monthly total
€750–€1,400
Cost of living
Medium
Population
122k
Cosmopolitan, Burgundian, and culturally rich. Maastricht feels distinctly different from other Dutch cities, with influences from Belgium, Germany, and France. The city is known for its excellent food, wine culture, and relaxed southern lifestyle.
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Tracks from HOVI
The Department of Advanced Computing Sciences offers its most talented bachelor's students the possibility to gain even more in-depth knowledge by completing their study programme …
MaRBLe 2.0 (Research track) ↗Honourstraject
In this programme, small groups of bachelor's students work under the supervision of a senior researcher on fundamental and applied research; we call this Research-Based Learning.
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Where bachelor graduates continue
Artificial Intelligence63%
Information Studies7%
Computing Science5%
Information Sciences2%
Possible professions
Data ScientistSoftware EngineerConsultantSystems analystBusiness intelligence managerProcess manager supply chain
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Continue to year 265%
Complete this degree46%
Continue studying after graduating49%
Women among first-years24%
International students70%
Say workload is “just right”39%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.7/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 118 respondents
Content & set-up3.7
Teachers3.8
Atmosphere4
Involvement & contact3.8
Study guidance4.1
Testing & assessment3.6
Facilities4
Career preparation3.6
Teachers' English4.1
Would choose again3.8
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- IELTS overall band: 6
- TOEFL paper based: 550
- TOEFL computer based: 213
- TOEFL internet based: 80
Scholarships
Maastricht University NL-High Potential ScholarshipFor non-EU/EEA students in participating master's programmes; competitive and programme eligibility applies.
UM Brightlands Talent ScholarshipFor non-EU/EEA students in participating master's programmes; competitive and programme eligibility applies.
UM Global Studies ScholarshipFor Global Studies bachelor's students; eligibility applies.
Fulbright / Maastricht University AwardExternal scholarship listed for master's students; nationality/eligibility conditions apply.
Internships
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