★ StudyPath verdict
8.2/10
Best for students with a domain background seeking to apply data science across health, economics, geoscience, or media; strong multidisciplinary focus but requires prior domain knowledge for full impact.
Tuition · Intl
↗€25,306
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
1 year
60 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Jun 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2026
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗332
DUO ↓37% ↗
Intl. %
↗35%
of students ↗
S:F ratio
↗19:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
degree required ↗
Satisfaction
↗3.7/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗93%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€3,678
/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: 23 Jun 2026
About this program
Do you want to know...
* How you can predict the effectiveness of different medical treatments?
* How you can use social media data to detect the emergence of extremist behaviour?
* How you can predict environmental conditions using camera data?
If you’re interested in questions like these, the Applied Data Science Master’s programme at Utrecht University might be it for you!
Similarities in Data Challenges across different fields
The amount of data in the world has grown dramatically over the past few years and continues to do so. With this, there is a growing need to effectively and safely put this data to use. As opposed to fundamental research into data science, the field of Applied Data Science is unique in that it recognizes similarities in data challenges across different fields. In this Master’s programme, we’ll examine the optimal ways to utilise those data. In the process, we’ll look at how to turn old data into new data and use it to solve problems within a variety of domains.
One-year fast-paces academic Master's programme
In this one-year fast-paced academic Master’s programme, you’ll learn how to apply data science techniques in four different focus domains. This knowledge will be combined with your own domain-specific knowledge to create considerable added value.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English60 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: Natural SciencesSector: Exact en InformaticaCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
About Utrecht University
Founded in 1636, Utrecht University is one of the oldest and largest universities in the Netherlands with nearly 39,000 students. Known for excellence in life sciences, sustainability research, and a strong interdisciplinary approach. Home to 12 Nobel Prize laureates and ranked among the top 100 universities worldwide.
Living in Utrecht
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€600/mo
Monthly total
€850–€1,650
Cost of living
Medium
Population
361k
Historic, vibrant, and student-friendly. Utrecht combines medieval charm with modern amenities. The city center is lively yet manageable, offering a perfect balance between Amsterdam's intensity and smaller cities' tranquility.
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Year 3 tracks
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
Year 146 ECTS
Course part
- Data Science Practice Colloquium Series (1 EC)
- Data Science Ethics Colloquium Series (1 EC)
- Compulsory core course (14 EC)
- 4 elective courses (30 EC)
Year 114 ECTS
Thesis part
- Master's thesis project (research or company collaboration)
60 ECTS total · semester-by-semesterSource ↗
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlookfield: informatietechnologie algemeen
Median starting salary (field)€3,678/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating93%
Months to a substantial job3
Working in their own field82%
Permanent contract64%
Satisfied with their job4/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Softwareontwikkelaars35%
Systeemanalisten14%
Wiskundigen, actuarissen en statistici9%
Professoren en andere onderwijsgevenden in het hoger onderwijs9%
Ontwerpers en beheerders van databanken6%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree90%
Women among first-years38%
International students35%
Say workload is “just right”53%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.7/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 49 respondents
Content & set-up3.7
Teachers4
Atmosphere3.9
Involvement & contact3.9
Study guidance3.6
Testing & assessment3.7
Facilities3.8
Career preparation3.4
Teachers' English4.5
Would choose again3.7
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C1
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C2
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- IELTS reading: 6.0
- TOEFL internet based: 93
Scholarships
Internships
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