Programs/Master/Mathematics, natural sciences and computer science
Master

Artificial Intelligence

Utrecht UniversityUtrecht, NLEnglish
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Best for students seeking an interdisciplinary AI master's spanning informatics, logic, cognition, philosophy and linguistics with strong focus on societal labs and applications; selective admission and limited outcome data are the main tra
Tuition · Intl
€25,306
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
2 years
120 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Jun 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2020
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
718
DUO ↓18% ↗
Intl. %
35%
of students ↗
S:F ratio
19:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
Bachelor
1 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
3.9/5
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
Are you curious... * How can AI help us make decisions? * How does AI improve our safety? * How you can design and develop AI systems that can learn from humans and from each other? If you’re interested in questions like these, then the Artificial Intelligence Master’s programme at Utrecht University might be it for you! The development of AI-systems Artificial Intelligence is a fast-paced and challenging field that is making visible inroads into our everyday life. Developments quickly follow one and other, and it is vital to apply them to new innovations, such as logistical applications for the railway timetable or self-driving cars. In this Master’s programme, we’ll work on the development of these AI-systems and examine how we can implement the technology for the benefit of society. An integrative and cutting-edge approach This Master’s offers you an integrative and cutting-edge approach to the field from the viewpoints of Informatics, Logic, Cognitive Psychology, Philosophy, and Linguistics. How do computers learn? How do they represent knowledge? And how do they reason? These are the questions we’ll deal with in the Artificial Intelligence Master’s programme. We’ll test the systems we develop in our very own AI-labs, where we collaborate with a variety of businesses. Check our website for more information and updates!
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English120 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: Natural SciencesSector: Exact en InformaticaCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
ColloquiumComputer assignmentsGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentInternshipLectureLiterature study
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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Specializations
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 degree74%
Women among first-years31%
International students35%
Say workload is “just right”67%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.9/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 67 respondents
Content & set-up3.9
Teachers3.8
Atmosphere3.9
Involvement & contact3.9
Study guidance3.9
Testing & assessment3.7
Facilities3.9
Career preparation2.7
Teachers' English4.5
Would choose again3.8
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-06-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-04-01
Upcoming open days
Open dayonline
7 Oct 2026
Open day
19 Feb 2027
Open dayonline
6 Oct 2027
Open day
11 Feb 2028
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
  • IELTS overall band: 6.5
  • TOEFL paper based: 580
  • TOEFL computer based: 237
  • TOEFL internet based: 93
Internships
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