Degree from a Dutch research university

This is a selective Master's programme. We guarantee admission for students with a BSc degree in Computer Science

• from Utrecht University, Groningen University, Nijmegen University, Leiden University, University of Amsterdam (UvA), Delft University of Technology, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU), or Maastricht University.
• who are able to complete courses taught in Dutch, and obtained their degree from Eindhoven University of Technology or Twente University of Technology.

Further Degrees

You will be considered for admission if you hold a Bachelor’s degree from a Dutch Research University, possess a suitable background, and have strong motivation for our program. If you do not meet those requirements, you may still be eligible for a pre-master or follow deficiency courses. See details below.

Required Background

This program requires solid knowledge of computer science, with emphasis on fields relevant to the programme. In particular, we expect:

• reasonable experience in the use of several programming languages including object-oriented languages (e.g. C# or Java) and ideally a functional language
• basic knowledge of modern software construction
• basic knowledge of algorithms and data structures, their design and analysis
• the ability to reason formally (based on logic)
• the ability to communicate facts and findings verbally and in writing.

Students interested in the Programming Technology track should additionally possess a background in functional programming languages (ideally Haskell). Students interested in the Algorithm Design and Analysis track or Operations Research track should additionally possess a background in algorithm design (notably the design of dynamic programming algorithms and graph algorithms).

Degree

Bachelor’s degree from Dutch Research University programmes that most likely meet the requirements are:

• Computer Science (see also guaranteed admission above)
• Data Science
• Artificial Intelligence
• Mathematics
• programmes with a major in the above fields; or
• programmes with a major in Science (e.g. Physics) and a minor in Computer Science.

If you do not meet the requirements

If you do not meet the entry requirements you may have to follow deficiency course(s), which replace elective course(s), or you might be considered for a tailored Pre-Master's programme. This is for the Admissions Committee to decide. 

You can contact the programme coordinator with questions about your eligibility and potential possibilities for a Pre-Master or deficiency courses. Please reach out early!

Deficiency courses and the Pre-Master’s programme are only available for students that speak Dutch, as this is the language of instruction in our Bachelor programme. Therefore, make sure that it is clear from your application (e.g. in your CV) that you speak Dutch. 

Please note: if you are not offered a Pre-Master’s programme or deficiency course(s), you are not admittable to this Master’s programme.