★ StudyPath verdict
7.5/10
Best for research-minded students interested in cognitive AI and interdisciplinary approaches at a respected Dutch university; consider if you prefer more industry-applied tracks elsewhere.
Tuition · Intl
↗€19,714
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
2 years
120 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Jul 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2020
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗242
DUO ↓73% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗26:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
4 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
↗3.8/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗98%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€3,536
/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
The Artificial Intelligence Master's programme at Radboud University is highly interdisciplinary and has a strong cognitive and human-centered focus. We use computational modelling as the central methodology to understand naturally intelligent systems, build artificially intelligent systems and improve the interactions between humans and AI. You can choose one of two specialisations that best match your interests and ambitions: Human Centered Intelligent Systems or Machine Learning and Neural Computing.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English120 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: Natural SciencesSector: Exact en InformaticaCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Computer assignmentsLectureResearchResearch proposalSelf-studyTutorial
About Radboud University
Founded in 1923, Radboud University in Nijmegen is consistently ranked as the best broad university in the Netherlands by national surveys. Home to 1 Nobel Prize laureate and known for its green campus, strong research output, and excellent student satisfaction. The university has produced 5 Dutch prime ministers.
Living in Nijmegen
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€450/mo
Monthly total
€750–€1,400
Cost of living
Low
Population
179k
Progressive, historic, and student-friendly. Nijmegen has a relaxed, slightly alternative vibe compared to other Dutch cities. The city combines Roman history with modern student culture, creating a unique blend of old and new.
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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
Good job-market outlookfield: kunstmatige intelligentie en kennistechnologie
Median starting salary (field)€3,536/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating98%
Months to a substantial job4
Working in their own field83%
Permanent contract51%
Satisfied with their job3.9/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Softwareontwikkelaars32%
Professoren en andere onderwijsgevenden in het hoger onderwijs18%
Systeemanalisten13%
Wiskundigen, actuarissen en statistici7%
Databank- en netwerkspecialisten, niet elders geclassificeerd6%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree59%
Women among first-years47%
Say workload is “just right”61%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.8/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 52 respondents
Content & set-up3.8
Teachers3.7
Atmosphere4.1
Involvement & contact3.8
Study guidance3.7
Testing & assessment3.8
Facilities4.2
Career preparation3.2
Teachers' English4.3
Would choose again3.7
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-07-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-04-01
Upcoming open days
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C1
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C2
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- TOEFL internet based: 90
Scholarships
Dutch Student FinanceLoan/grant; eligibility depends on personal circumstances
NL Scholarship (for prospective students)Partial scholarship
Radboud Scholarship ProgrammeSelected 2026/2027 recipients pay €2,694 tuition and receive visa/residence/insurance coverage
Internships
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