Computer Science

This master's programme offers stimulating and innovative education at an internationally renowned institute and combines theoretical, experimental, and applied approaches. The Computer Science master's programme offers nine specialisations that combine excellent theoretical teaching with possibilities for applied work with industrial relevance. This is achieved by intensive collaboration with companies and other partners. Course themes include topics such as Deep Learning, Data Science, Information Retrieval, Recommender Systems, Evolutionary Algorithms, Multimedia Systems, Embedded Systems and Software, Distributed Sytems, and High-Performance Computing. The programme is open for students with an internationally recognized bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent. You will be trained as an independent researcher, equipped with the necessary skills to advance your career as a computer scientist.

Leiden University, founded in 1575, is the oldest university in the Netherlands and one of Europe's most prestigious. Known for excellence in law, humanities, and international studies. 16 Nobel Prize winners are affiliated, including Einstein who was a professor there. Has a second campus in The Hague.