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University of Amsterdam
Masters
Amsterdam, Netherlands

Degree Masters
Teaching Language English
Course duration Full Time - 24 months
Tuition Fees Amount 15510 € yearly
Additional Information On Tuition Fees If you can enrol as of 1 February your tuition fee for 2020-2021 is 7/12ths of the rate for a full academic year.Statutory tuition fee full-time€ 2143Institutional tuition fee for second or next Dutch degree programme€ 14100Institutional fee for non-EEA students€ 15510
Semester
Non-European App. Start Deadline Description For Semesters Dates
Winter - 31 Jan Deadlines differ for Dutch, EU/EEA and Non-EU citizens. Please check course website.
European
Winter - 31 May Deadlines differ for Dutch, EU/EEA and Non-EU citizens. Please check course website.
Application Deadline Starting in September EU/EEA students 31 May 23.59 CEST Non-EU/EEA students 31 January 23.59 CEST
Website Course Website
Scholarship Yes
More Information On Beginning Of Studies Winter semester starts in end of August, hence we suggest international students to apply for students visa in time.
Course duration Full Time - 24 months
Language

English

Semester
Non-European App. Start Deadline Description For Semesters Dates
Winter - 31 Jan Deadlines differ for Dutch, EU/EEA and Non-EU citizens. Please check course website.
European
Winter - 31 May Deadlines differ for Dutch, EU/EEA and Non-EU citizens. Please check course website.
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Description/content

Study programme The two-year programme Master's programme in Artificial Intelligence consists of compulsory core courses, restricted-choice and free-choice courses and a thesis. In your first year you take the seven compulsory core courses. In the second year you work on your specialisation in the area of your choice and on your thesis. The curriculum of the Master’s Artificial Intelligence leaves ample space for you to explore what you find interesting in and around the field of AI. You can specialise in one of the UvA research areas or you can design your own path that combines research fields. Year 1 Core courses (42 EC) These courses are taught by leading researchers in their fields and provide you with a solid basis and understanding of current AI research. Machine Learning Natural Language Processing Deep Learning Computer Vision Fairness, Accountability, Confidentiality and Transparency in AI Information Retrieval Symbolic Systems Restricted-choice courses (18 EC) Year 2 In the second year of the Master’s programme you are free to select restricted-choice courses and free-choice electives in an area of your choice. These courses work towards a Master’s thesis through research with an UvA research group or in a company with an industrial problem. The specialisation stage consists of: Restricted-choice and Free-choice elective courses (12 EC) Master’s thesis AI (48 EC)

More Information On Beginning of Studies

Winter semester starts in end of August, hence we suggest international students to apply for students visa in time.

Tuition fees Yes
Tuition fees amount 15510 € yearly
Additional information on fees If you can enrol as of 1 February your tuition fee for 2020-2021 is 7/12ths of the rate for a full academic year.Statutory tuition fee full-time€ 2143Institutional tuition fee for second or next Dutch degree programme€ 14100Institutional fee for non-EEA students€ 15510
Costs of living The average cost of living is around 900€ to 1500€, depending on your lifestyle and requirements.
Scholarships Yes
Scholarships Details Please check here for more info*https://www.uva.nl/en/education/fees-and-funding/masters-scholarships-and-loans/scholarships-and-loans.html
Academic admission requirements Admission to the Master’s Programme Artificial Intelligence is possible for students with one of the following qualifications: A Dutch Bachelor degree in ‘Artificial Intelligence’ or ‘Computer Science’ A Bachelor degree from the University of Amsterdam of the ‘Bèta-Gamma’ or ‘Future Planet Studies’ programme with a major in ‘Artificial Intelligence’ A Dutch or foreign qualification comparable to Artificial Intelligence or Computer Science, complemented by the following requirements: Basic knowledge of Computer Science (at least 12 EC) Basic programming skills (at least 12 EC) Basic university level Calculus (at least 6 EC) Basic university level Linear Algebra (at least 6 EC) Basic university level Probability and Statistics (at least 6 EC) A motivation which matches the content of the Master’s programme. Proficiency requirement in English (see below) Please note that we require formal academic EC from a higher education institution, no online courses, work experience etc. Additional requirements In addition to the admission requirements referred to above the student has to comply with the following additional requirements: 1.You have an overall grade point average (GPA) equivalent to at least: 6.5 (according to the Dutch grading system) 3.0 (American system) 2.1 (a second class upper/division one degree in the British system) C (ECTS-system) The GPA is the average of the Bachelor’s course grades weighed by course/study load 2. The student has obtained the Bachelor’s degree within at most 3 years more than the nominal duration of the programme.
Language requirements Your ability to write and speak in English must be at an academic level. To prove your level of English please provide us with your scores of one of the following tests: the TOEFL Test, the test of the International English Language Testing Service (Academic IELTS) a Cambridge Examination Score (C1 Advanced (CAE) and C2 Proficiency (CPE). Other tests will not be accepted. Students with a Bachelor’s degree from a Dutch university and students who successfully finished a full academic programme at an esteemed institute in one of the following countries are exempt: UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Please be informed that the application file from students who need a visa will be put on hold until we receive a sufficient English proficiency test. For more details about the English language test and required scores, please visit*https://www.uva.nl/en/programmes/masters/artificial-intelligence/application-and-admission/international-prior-education/english-language-requirements.html
Document Required Application form, CV, Educational Documents (transcripts/Marksheets), motivation letter, Work experience letter, etc. List of documents may change from time to time, please check on course web.
Application deadline Starting in September EU/EEA students 31 May 23.59 CEST Non-EU/EEA students 31 January 23.59 CEST
Submit Application To Please submit your applications here*https://www.studielink.nl/?brinCode=21PK
Accommodation Yes
Accommodation Details For more information about accommodation please check here*https://www.uva.nl/en/education/master-s/practical-matters/housing/housing.html
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  • University of Amsterdam
  • Science
  • Prof. Cees Snoek
  • Programme coordinator
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  • Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Master-Science@uva.nl