University of Groningen MSc in Artificial Intelligence
University of Groningen

University of Groningen

MSc in Artificial Intelligence

Groningen, Netherlands

MSc

2 years

English

Full time

01 May 2026*

01 Sep 2026

EUR 24,200 / per year **

On-Campus

* Dutch, EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA students

** for Non-EU|for EU/EEA EUR 2,530

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Key Summary

    About : The MSc in Artificial Intelligence offers an in-depth exploration into AI concepts, encompassing topics like machine learning, natural language processing, and robotics. This program provides students with practical skills and theoretical knowledge, emphasizing hands-on learning through projects and research. The course typically spans one year, allowing students to engage with industry professionals and collaborate on innovative AI solutions.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates from this program are well-equipped for roles in various sectors. Potential career paths include AI engineer, data scientist, and machine learning developer. With the increasing demand for AI expertise, graduates can pursue opportunities in technology firms, research institutions, and even startups focused on AI advancements.

What is intelligent behavior? How can computers recognize faces and objects? In this program, you will learn how to design and implement intelligent systems.

The core topics in the Master's program Artificial Intelligence are autonomous perceptive systems, cognitive robotics, and multi-agent systems.

Autonomous Systems

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 behavior, which is integrated into general cognition.

Cognitive Robotics

The courses taught in the area of cognitive robotics are related to research in social robotics, the origin of robotic communication, and to the way in which robots recognize movement. Research is conducted at the Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Engineering Institute.

Multi-agent Systems

When a team of robots plays football they have to communicate and cooperate with each other. This is an example of 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.

Why study this program in Groningen?

  • Be part of a program with excellent reviews
  • Awarded 'Top Rated program' label (Higher Education Guide 2017) and awarded best master's degree program AI in the Netherlands according to Elsevier
  • 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

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