Artificial Intelligence

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

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Deze opleiding

How can you develop an autonomous car? How can you teach a computer to recognize speech or even emotions? How can software and devices be aligned to the way humans think?

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locatieGroningen
diplomaBSc
typeregulier, 180 EC
start1 september
taalvolledig English
opleidingsduur3 jaar voltijd
accreditatiesNVAO
croho-code56981
numerus fixusnee
honoursnee

In the international Bachelor's degree programme in Artificial Intelligence you will study existing intelligence as we see it in the world and develop 'intelligent' and user-friendly products.

This international degree programme focuses on human thinking, artificial thinking (computers, robots) and behaviour in social systems (e.g. group behaviour). You will study the underlying processes in order to predict or simulate intelligent behaviour.

Interdisciplinary curriculum

Artificial Intelligence draws on knowledge from various disciplines, such as cognitive psychology, linguistics, data science, computing science, logic and philosophy, and teaches you to apply this knowledge in smart digital systems. You will develop skills in these areas in the first year, after which you deepen your knowledge in the subdiscipline you prefer, such as machine learning, robotics or cognitive science.

Programming and mathematics are an important part of the programme because these are the foundations for building and simulating new intelligent systems. Do you already know how to program? Then you can build on that in your first year. Do you lack programming experience? Then you’ll have to work harder to get up to speed.

Translating knowledge into practical applications

There are many applications in which intelligent and usable technology are indispensable. For example, in the chatbot on your bank’s website for the prediction of electricity use in households or how full the train will be. Artificial intelligence is also applied in research in other disciplines. Researchers working on the Dead Sea Scrolls have extracted new secrets about the writers of these ancient handwritten manuscripts.

Study Artificial Intelligence at the University of Groningen

Waarom aan de University of Groningen?

• Artificial Intelligence at our university has a unique position in research on autonomous systems, cognitive (neuro)science, machine learning and agent-based modeling.

• The programme has a strong practical orientation, drawing on knowledge from various disciplines, including computing science, cognitive psychology, data analysis, linguistics, logic, mathematics and philosophy.

• You will learn to understand computer intelligence and machine learning, human intelligence, the brain and linguistics through the use of computer models, and how to use technology to build systems capable of intelligent decisions and actions.


Studieprogramma

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opbouw

In the first year you will acquire knowledge of the most important disciplines for artificial intelligence. In the second year you will start connecting these disciplines and applying your knowledge. Later in the programme, there is room to deepen your knowledge in the areas that most interest you in practicals (15 ECTS) and electives (30 ECTS). You will round off your bachelor's degree with a small research project (15 ECTS), which you will complete under supervision of a researcher in the field of Artificial Intelligence at the Bernoulli Institute.

You can find a complete overview of all courses on: https://ocasys.rug.nl/current/catalog/programme/56981

Credits per year: 60 ECTS; most courses are 5 ECTS.

Please be advised that students of the Faculty of Science and Engineering are expected to adhere to our Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy, ensuring seamless integration of personal electronic devices for academic purposes. For more detailed information on our BYOD policy, please visit our webpage.



1e jaar
periode
1234
Introduction to Neuroscience
5 EC
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
5 EC
Calculus for Artificial Intelligence
5 EC
Imperative Programming (for AI)
5 EC
Autonomous Systems
5 EC
Introduction to Logic (AI)
5 EC
Algorithms and Data Structures (AI)
5 EC
Cognitive Psychology
5 EC
General Linguistics
5 EC
Statistics
5 EC
Fundamental Artificial Intelligence
5 EC
Linear Algebra and Multivariable Calculus
5 EC
2e jaar
periode
1234
Object-Oriented Programming (for AI)
5 EC
Scientific Skills
5 EC
Knowledge and Agent Systems
5 EC
Introduction to Machine Learning (for AI)
5 EC
Signals and Systems (for AI)
5 EC
Architectures of Intelligence
5 EC
Advanced Logic
5 EC
Philosophy of AI and Cognition
5 EC
Natural Language Processing
5 EC
Applied Machine Learning
5 EC
Ethics in Artificial Intelligence
Data Analytics and Communication
5 EC
3e jaar
periode
1234
AI Engineering Practical keuzevak
10 EC
Agent Technology Practical keuzevak
5 EC
Cognitive Modelling Practical keuzevak
5 EC
Language Technology Practical keuzevak
5 EC
Reinforcement Learning Practical keuzevak
5 EC
Knowledge Technology practical keuzevak
5 EC
Computational Methods in Neuroscience Practical keuzevak
5 EC
Social Robotics Practical keuzevak
5 EC
Bachelor's Project afstuderen
15 EC
Robotics Practical keuzevak
5 EC
Interaction Design Practical keuzevak
5 EC

Onderwijs

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  • minimaal 45 EC in de eerste 12 maanden


You will be issued a study advice at the end of the first year of study. You can expect a positive study advice if you have earned at least 45 ECTS credit points (out of a total of 60 ECTS; most course units are 5 ECTS). If you have earned fewer than 45 ECTS and are issued a negative study advice, you will not be allowed to continue your degree programme.
You will receive a preliminary study advice in December to make sure that you know where you are.
Please contact your study advisor as soon as possible if you have any questions about the BSA system.

Toelating en kosten

startmomenten

1 september 2025

aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2025
wettelijk tarief : € 2601 (€1301 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 13500
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 19800

1 september 2026

aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2026
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toelaatbare profielen
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toelatingseisen

taaltoets
Language proficiency certificate for English (except for applicants with a Dutch pre-university education (VWO) as well as the exemptions listed on the language exemptions webpage). More information: https://www.rug.nl/fse/education/admission-application/apply-bsc/language

De stad

studievereniging

Cover
Cover is the study association for all students of AI, CS, and CCS here at the UG. We offer fun activities, a room to hang out, and support for you to pass all your upcoming courses.
A study association is an organisation run by a team of students from the respective bachelor’s and master’s degree programme(s). We organise many activities for students, including introductory camps and monthly “borrels” (informal social gatherings with drinks). Our activities follow our 3 main pillars: education, social, and career. Hence, we organise course support lectures, symposia, educational talks, parties, informal gatherings, career day, company visits, company talks, and many more.If you decide to study AI, CS, or CCS, be sure to sign up for Cover at www.svcover.nl/join, so you can attend all our awesome activities even after the Kick-off Week! And, about the Kick-Off Week, we always organise a treasure hunt, a barbecue, a borrel, and an introduction camp that spans an entire weekend for the first years.

aan het woord: studenten en docenten

Meike van Deemter
The most valuable thing I have learned is how to think in a logical and structured way

At high school I found it hard to choose a bachelor's programme, because I have a broad interest in many different subjects, such as mathematics, psychology and the brain. In this bachelor, I get to combine these disciplines in an interactive way. You learn about very different subjects, therefore the programme does not get boring very easily. Before starting the programme, I thought it would be quite hard, since I heard some experiences of others doing the bachelor AI. I must say, at the beginning of my first year I found that the programme was indeed difficult...
Nowadays, I still have to put in the effort, but I can easily combine my studies with other social and sport related activities. I am currently in the second year of my bachelor’s programme. One of the courses I have taken is Language and Speech Technology, which was challenging and fun because we combined knowledge of the first year (such as programming and general linguistics), with the knowledge about how sounds are produced. The programming courses are most fun to me. You have weekly assignments in which you need to solve a problem in a creative and structured way. This makes it challenging, but you have the freedom to solve it in your own way. The most valuable thing I have learned is how to think in a logical and structured way. This way of thinking is necessary when programming, so you can recognise your own mistakes.At the beginning of my first year I joined the rowing association Gyas. I have joined a committee at Gyas and I am part of a team. Next to this, I like to jog, go to sporting lessons of the ACLO and meet up with friends. I am also a member of the study association, but I am not a very active member. However, I can regularly be found in the room of the association when I am meeting with friends in my study breaks. As for my future plans, I am planning to go abroad at the end of my bachelor's degree. At the moment going to Scandinavia really appeals to me, but I still need to work out the details of this trip. To be honest, I have not really started orienting about the future possibilities after finishing my bachelor’s degree. I will probably follow a master’s programme related to this programme. I am most looking forward to studying abroad and going on a new adventure, where I get to meet many different people and learn a different culture. But for now, I am really enjoying my life here in Groningen with all of my friends.


lees verder ...
studenten
A passion for cognitive modelling and understanding the brain

Trudy Buwalda
werkzaam als PhD-student

Keuzehulp

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Studievergelijker

1/3 University of Groningen
Kunstmatige Intelligentie
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur
106 eerstejaars
29% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
> bekijk opleiding
2/3 Utrecht University
Kunstmatige intelligentie
€ 336 gemiddelde kamerhuur
229 eerstejaars
?% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Nederlandstalig
> bekijk opleiding
3/3 University of Amsterdam
Kunstmatige intelligentie
€ 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur
? eerstejaars
NAN% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Nederlandstalig
> bekijk opleiding
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Na de studie

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Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt

A degree in Artificial Intelligence equips you for a wide range of fields, precisely because your knowledge is so broad and you can approach matters from various perspectives. You can also communicate well with specialists from different disciplines. That makes you highly employable in companies and organizations. You will have broad knowledge and a logical reasoning ability… therefore excellent career prospects!

Finding work when you graduate

Many graduates find suitable jobs in the business sector in the Netherlands or abroad, or set up their own business. Once they have their Bachelor's degree, most students choose a related Master's programme in Artificial Intelligence or Computational Cognitive Science.

If you choose Artificial Intelligence you can work at institutions that work with large data files, like hospitals or banks. You can also find a job at research and development departments of multinationals and build autonomous systems. When you go for Computational Cognitive Science, you can become a cognitive ergonomist and develop software and devices.

With your Master's degree you are employable in companies that produce software or devices. Among other things, your work will involve making these as user-friendly as possible. Students usually find an interesting job related to their study shortly after graduation. Examples of companies our graduates currently work at are: Accenture, Ethical Hacker, TNO, Deloitte, Educational game researcher, Nederlands Forensisch Instituut, ORTEC, KPN Consulting, Achmea, en Almende.



aansluitende masteropleidingen

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Utrecht UniversityArtificial Intelligence researchgeen aanvullende eisen
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Radboud University NijmegenArtificial Intelligencegeen aanvullende eisen
University of GroningenBehavioural and Cognitive Neurosciences research+ aanv. eisen
Radboud University NijmegenBehavioural Science (research) research+ aanv. eisen
University of AmsterdamBrain and Cognitive Sciences (research MSc) research+ aanv. eisen
University of TwenteBusiness Information Technologygeen aanvullende eisen
Radboud University NijmegenCognitive Neuroscience (research) research+ toelatingsgesprek
+ instaptoets
Tilburg University Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligencegeen aanvullende eisen
Delft University of TechnologyComplex Systems Engineering and Management+ basiskennis
+ motivatiebrief
University of GroningenComputational Cognitive Sciencegeen aanvullende eisen
University of AmsterdamComputational Science+ aanv. eisen
Computer Vision & Data Science+ basiskennis
+ toelatingsgesprek
Utrecht UniversityComputing Science researchgeen aanvullende eisen
Eindhoven University of TechnologyData Science in Business and Entrepreneurship+ aanv. eisen
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University of TwenteEducatie in de Bètawetenschappen full-time,part-time+ aanv. eisen
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Delft University of TechnologyEngineering and Policy Analysis+ basiskennis
+ motivatiebrief
Utrecht UniversityGame and Media Technology researchgeen aanvullende eisen
Utrecht UniversityHistory and Philosophy of Science researchgeen aanvullende eisen
Eindhoven University of TechnologyHuman-Technology Interaction+ 30 EC pre-master
VU University AmsterdamLinguistics researchgeen aanvullende eisen
Utrecht UniversityLinguistics research+ aanv. eisen
University of GroningenInformatiekundegeen aanvullende eisen
VU University AmsterdamInformation Sciencesgeen aanvullende eisen
University of TwenteInteraction Technologygeen aanvullende eisen
University of GroningenLanguage and Communication Technologies (Double Degree Programme) research+ aanv. eisen
University of AmsterdamLerarenopleiding Wiskunde educational+ 90 EC pre-master
University of AmsterdamLogic+ aanv. eisen
Delft University of TechnologyManagement of Technology+ motivatiebrief
Eindhoven University of TechnologyLeraar VHO Informatica educational+ 15 EC pre-master
Delft University of TechnologyLeraar VHO Informatica educational+ toelatingsgesprek
Eindhoven University of TechnologyLeraar VHO Wiskunde educational+ 30 EC pre-master
Delft University of TechnologyLeraar VHO Wiskunde educational+ 30 EC pre-master
Radboud University NijmegenScience in Society+ aanv. eisen
Radboud University NijmegenScience, Management and Innovation+ aanv. eisen
University of AmsterdamSoftware Engineering+ aanv. eisen
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