Degree from a Dutch research university
This page outlines the step-by-step process for completing your application to a Master's programme at Utrecht University. Please read this information thoroughly before starting your application.
This is a selective Master's programme. To be considered for admission, you need:
- a sufficient Bachelor's degree.
Bachelor’s programmes that most likely meet the requirements are:- Computer Science;
- Data Science;
- Artificial Intelligence;
- Programmes with a major in these fields;
- or progammes with a major in Science and a minor in Computer Science, Data Science or Technical Artificial Intelligence.
- general Computer Science solid knowledge and skills, including:
- computer science and logic;
- the ability to analyze and model computer science problems; and
- the ability to communicate facts and findings verbally and in writing.
- the following basic knowledge and basic skills, specifically for the programme:
- the ability to make a computer programme of reasonable complexity and size, in an object-oriented programming language such as Java, C++, C# or Rust;
- data structures, algorithms and related concepts of reasonable complexity, such as sorting algorithms, O(..)-notation, balanced binary search trees, etc.;
- mathematics, notably calculus, logic, linear algebra, probability and statistics; and
- computer-graphics and computer-vision techniques.
- a strong motivation plus knowledge, skills, and competences through your CV, course grades and motivation.
English language requirements
You are exempt from the English language requirement because you obtained your previous degree from a Dutch Research University.
If you do not meet all requirements
- You must follow one or two deficiency courses (7.5-15 EC) which replaces a secondary elective course; or
- If you do meet the admission requirements above, but you have substantial deficiencies, you can be considered for a tailored 30 EC pre-Master’s programme to be followed before the start of the Master’s programme. You need to have a Dutch educational background to follow the Pre-Master's programme. Note: The pre-Master’s programme is not available for international students.
Selection procedure
The Admissions Committee reviews all requests for admission and selects students that meet the entry requirements. In some cases you may be obliged to first complete a Pre-Master’s programme. The Admissions Committee also assesses whether or not you will be able to successfully complete the Master’s programme within the set time frame.
You can contact the programme coordinator with questions about your eligibility.
There is a Pre-Master's programme available for this Master's.
Programme starts in September
| Applications open | 1 October |
|---|---|
| Application deadline for scholarship recipients | 1 February |
| Application deadline for Non-EU passport holders | 1 April |
| Application deadline for EU passport holders | 1 June |
Programme starts in February
| Applications open | 1 July |
|---|---|
| Application deadline for Non-EU passport holders | 1 September |
| Application deadline for EU passport holders | 15 October |
Your application is complete when you have (1) fully submitted your OSIRIS application, (2) uploaded all required documents and (3) paid the application fee (if applicable). After the deadline has passed, incomplete applications will be cancelled.
The following documents must be uploaded before the application deadline (depending on your previous education):
Degree from Utrecht University
Transcript from OSIRIS
Degree from another Dutch research university
Diploma or certified graduation statement (with graduation date and without any conditions)
Certified transcript (including courses, grades and GPA)
Please make sure the document has a stamp/signature and contact information of the institute.
Visit Studielink and complete the online enrolment application.
Afterward, you will receive login details for OSIRIS online application, where you can upload the required documents. You can find all information on how to use Studielink here.
After submitting your application to Studielink, you will receive an email with login details for OSIRIS Online Application. Here you can upload all required documents and check the status of your application.
After you upload all documents in OSIRIS, the Graduate School will evaluate them. We strive to inform you of our decision within 20 working days.
If you are admitted, your admission letter will describe the next steps towards enrollment. In most cases your admission is conditional, which means you will have to send additional documents or complete more steps.