BScArtificial Intelligence

Study location	Netherlands, Nijmegen
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years (180 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	BSc

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) Mathematics The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / German / Dutch. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. It is required that you send verified copies of the entry qualification documents directly to the university by postal mail. Important! Never send original documents by post! Radboud University Central Student Administration P.O. Box 9102 6500 HC Nijmegen

Language requirements	English -an IELTS Academic overall score of ≥6.0, all four sub-scores ≥6.0; -a TOEFL iBT total score of ≥80, all four sub-scores ≥20; -Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 proficiency with a mark of C or higher; -an International Baccalaureate diploma.

Other requirements	A motivation letter must be added to your application. This study programme has a limited number of study places and you will have to take part in an additional selection procedure that includes 3 online assignments: - mathematics test - logical reasoning test - matching assignment

More information	ru.nl/../bachelors/artificial-intelligence

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

During your AI programme, you will study core subjects like mathematics, neuroscience and computer science, as well as topics from psychology, logic, linguistics and philosophy. With this knowledge, you will develop computer models of human cognition as well as intelligent computer programmes that are able to execute tasks autonomously.

In the first year of the Bachelor’s programme in Artificial Intelligence, you will study computer science, mathematics, robotics, psychology and logic. You will also learn skills and techniques for conducting research, including statistics and how to design an experiment.

In the second year, you will be able to expand the depth and breadth of your knowledge of programming, mathematics, statistics and modelling skills. Furthermore, you will explore both the brain and the computer in greater depth.

In the third year of the Bachelor’s programme in Artificial Intelligence, you will choose 24 EC from the Restricted Elective courses and 24 EC Free Electives that personally interest you from this or other faculties of the university. Furthermore, the third year offers the opportunity of studying abroad and deepen your knowledge at one of our partner universities.

Career opportunities

After you have completed your studies and specialised in Artificial Intelligence, you will be well equipped for any number of positions when you enter the job market. You could find yourself working in any of a wide range of sectors, including education, healthcare, telecommunications, ICT, (crime scene) investigations, transport, or financial services – in short, wherever there is a need for intelligent systems. In addition to a job in the commercial sector, your thorough academic training will allow you the option of working as a researcher at a university or research institute in the Netherlands or abroad. Examples of jobs: data scientist, developer, advisor, innovation manager, or scientific researcher.