Artificial Intelligence

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

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Deze opleiding

What is intelligent behaviour? How do computers recognize faces and objects? In this programme, you will learn how to design and implement intelligent systems.

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locatieGroningen
diplomaMSc
typeregulier, 120 EC
start1 september
taalvolledig English
opleidingsduur2 jaar voltijd
accreditatiesNVAO
croho-code66981
numerus fixusnee
honoursnee

This Master's programme has a selection procedure. The application deadline is 1 May 2024. For more information about the selection procedure, please check here.

These technologically advanced systems can perceive and respond to the world around them. Intelligent systems can take many forms, from facial recognition at security checks to automated vacuums and OpenAI's DALL-E that generate digital images from natural language descriptions. The Master's programme in Artificial Intelligence is made up of three core topics, reflected in three specializations: Computational Learning, Multi-Agent Systems, and Robotics.

Computational Learning

Automated translation between languages, face recognition, automated satellite image processing, or self-driving cars are all based on 'intelligent' computer algorithms. These algorithms are based on insights obtained in the cognitive and neurosciences on the one hand and are guided by fundamental principles of statistics, formal logic and dynamical systems theory on the other hand.

The courses taught in this specialization cover cornerstone topics of this interdisciplinary field, including machine learning, artificial neural networks and pattern recognition.

Robotics

A robot taking samples and collecting information on the moon is an example of an autonomous system. It operates and carries out missions independently. Regardless of its surroundings, it responds with a certain intelligence. While traditional AI focuses on cognition and reasoning as isolated abilities, we strongly believe in perception as an active behaviour, which is integrated into general cognition.

The courses taught in the area of cognitive robotics are related to research in social/domestic robotics, human-robot interaction, and how robots can extend their knowledge over time by interacting with non-expert users.

Multi-Agent Systems
When a team of robots play football they have to communicate and cooperate with each other. This is an example of multiple agents acting concurrently; a multi-agent system. When designing these systems, techniques from computing science and logic are combined with knowledge about the interaction amongst humans and animals.

Waarom aan de University of Groningen?

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  • Be part of a selective programme with excellent reviews
  • Challenging graduation projects
  • Our faculty is the home of the 2016 Nobel Prize Winner in Chemistry, Ben Feringa, and the Nobel Prize winner in Physics, Frits Zernike

Studieprogramma

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specialisaties

specialisatie Computational Learning



specialisatie



specialisatie Multi-Agent Systems



Onderwijs

taal van onderwijs100% en
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study abroad
Exchange is possible, for example as part of your Master thesis. All our science and engineering programmes offer study abroad possibilities at a number of partner institutions. Our partners include top-100 universities in Europe (for example in Germany, UK, and Sweden) and in the USA, China, South-East Asia, and South America. Our exchange programmes have a typical duration of one semester and count toward your final degree.

Toelating en kosten

startmomenten

1 september 2024

aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2024
wettelijk tarief : € 2530 (€1265 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 19900
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 24200

1 september 2025

aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2025
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The Board of Admissions will decide whether you can be admitted to the Master's degree programme.

Please fill out this checklist and provide the requested documents:

  • Provide at least one reference letter and/or contact (name and research institute) we may approach for a reference.
  • By answering the questions in the Motivation table, explain why you choose to apply for this Master's degree programme.
  • Describe your pre-education.
  • Provide a bachelor thesis or another individually written report in English of an academic assignment. If you have not completed such a report, an assignment will be given to you by the Board of Admissions.
  • Curriculum Vitae.

Do you prefer an early decision on your request of admission? Do not wait until 1 May, but use one of the earlier deadlines for this Master's programme (for a course start on 1 September). If the University of Groningen has received your complete application before, then you will receive a decision no later than:

Application – Decision:

1 December – 15 January

1 February – 1 March

15 March – 15 April

1 May – 15 June




toelatingseisen

vooropleiding
This Master's degree programme has a selection procedure; read the information below.

An academic Bachelor's degree in Artificial Intelligence or a related field including the following key
subjects: Calculus, Linear Algebra, Probability & Statistics, Advanced Programming, Machine
Learning, Advanced Logic, Neural Networks, Research Methodology Skills.
The Admission Board determines whether the specific contents of courses meet the admission requirements of the Master
programme.

Information about admission possibilities and requirements for students with a Dutch BSc degree
(academic or HBO) is published on: https://www.rug.nl/fse/msc-admission

taaltoets
English proficiency on VWO level is required.

studie kosten
bron: University of Groningen
bedrag kostenpost
€ 9500.00levensonderhoudper jaar
€ 75.00inschrijvingsgeldin het eerste jaar
€ 600.00studiematerialenper jaar
€ 750.00visa/permitvoor de gehele opleiding

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

Isabelle Tilleman
I have the opportunity to take courses about specific topics that interest me, but I also get to go outside of my comfort zone if I want to.

Isabelle Tilleman - Student of the MSc Artificial Intelligence

I did the Bachelor Artificial Intelligence at the University of Groningen. I really liked my Bachelor's degree, so I felt like this Master's degree would be perfect for me. I am officially in the Computational Intelligence track, but I am also taking the courses in the Multi-Agent Systems track.The programme is what I hoped it would be. Courses are more project-oriented and are more in-depth. I have the opportunity to take courses about specific topics that interest me, but I also get to go outside of my comfort zone if I want to...
This allows for a better connection with the teachers and more interactive classes, which is very engaging.I am currently working on my Master's thesis on knowledge transfer in energy regulation systems with TNO. This allows me to get an idea of what life is like outside of the university while finishing up my studies at the same time. I am not sure yet what I will do after my studies, but only because there are so many exciting options!


lees verder ...
Trudy Buwalda
How humans learn new tasks

After doing her master's project in the USA, Trudy wanted to continue to work on the edge of knowledge. She ended up back in Groningen for a PhD project about the transfer of cognitive skills. She builds computer models which show how humans learn new tasks and tests them by comparing them to, for example, test scores or brain activity. Using her models we can learn more about how your brain uses what you already know to learn something new.
studenten
onderzoeker
Robots as problem-solvers in production lines

Keuzehulp

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Studievergelijker

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Na de studie

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Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt

Once you have obtained your Master's degree in Artificial Intelligence, you can apply your research & development skills in workplaces such as air traffic and space labs, to ensure that intelligent and innovative technologies are included in the design process. You could also opt for a research role, either at a university (PhD study) or a research institute like Applied Scientific Research (TNO).

This Master's programme excels thanks to its dedicated staff, who are experienced in investigat

Where do graduated master's AI students work at the moment? Bram Wiggers and Daniëlle Metz both graduated recently from this programme.

Bram works for a start-up where he uses AI techniques to reduce the energy usage of data centers. Next to that, he started a company to give workshops on neural networks.

Daniëlle Metz works for a Data Consultancy where she applies the problem-solving and group project skills she learned in the AI Master to do Data Science, Data Engineering, and even Data Governance at several companies in the Financial Sector.



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