Bachelor
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
Until September 2020 Data Science and Artificial Intelligence was called Data Science and Knowledge Engineering
Did you program your first app while you were still in kindergarten? Are you married to your laptop? And are you always looking for logical patterns? Then perhaps you have the DNA of a knowledge engineer. In this bachelor's programme, you'll study logic, intelligent search, and machine learning. You'll collect and organise relevant information using mathematics and smart computer techniques. You also use models and computers for data analysis. The ultimate objective is to develop user-friendly software and intelligent systems for - among others - healthcare, IT, robotics and commercial gaming. Upon graduation, you can look forward to a promising career, as data scientists and knowledge engineers are in high demand.
This programme is taught by the Department of Advanced Computing Sciences.
Fast facts
- unique combination of computer science, mathematics and Artificial Intelligence
- 3-year, full-time bachelor's, taught in English
- no numerus fixus, starts in September
- weekly: 16 hrs classes, 4 hrs projects, 20 hrs independent study
- you'll get a BSc in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
- Binding Study Advice (at least 45 out of 60 ECTS credits in year 1)
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What's it like to study at the Department of Advanced Computing Sciences? Find out through the online tour, featuring in-depth information about our teaching method, our favourite memories of the past year, the opportunity to talk to students, a building tour, snacks and more.
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence is the #1 'Artificial Intelligence' bachelor's programme in the Netherlands
Keuzegids Universiteiten 2022Silver education awards for KE@Work: Best University-Employer Partnership and discipline award Engineering & IT
Reimagine Education Awards 2018I’ve always liked math, and when I am in a computer science class, I try to see the math behind things.
One thing is certain: for me this is the best option!
News
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New ‘supergroup’: DKE and IDS jointly become Department of Advanced Computing Sciences
Friday, June 17, 2022Read moreThe new department broadly covers research and education in artificial intelligence, computer science, data science, mathematics and robotics. Over 100 staff members find their home in the new group, which is embedded in the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
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Thesis awards for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence students
Tuesday, May 17, 2022Read moreCongratulations to Anna-Lena Krause, Krzysztof Cybulski and Frederik Calsius!
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David Groep appointed as endowed professor of e-Infrastructure
Tuesday, May 3, 2022Read moreAs of 1 April 2022, David Groep holds an endowed chair at the Department of Data Science and Knowledge Engineering. His work revolves around the complex, large-scale ICT infrastructures that provide a foundation for similarly cutting-edge research.
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SURF joins Maastricht University and partners in efforts in the field of quantum computing
Tuesday, April 5, 2022Maastricht University, Nikhef, CERN and SURF will address some specific challenges for the LHCb experiment in order to determine which elements of the data analysis chains are best suited for a quantum computing approach.
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Multi-million investment jump-starts ambitious Dutch mobility programme
Tuesday, November 30, 2021Two large consortia of Dutch companies and knowledge institutes in the mobility and transport sector will receive 47 million euros in government funding to realize breakthroughs in electrification and hydrogen applications in automotive, maritime and air transport.
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DKE student wins Q-Park Student Award
Thursday, November 4, 2021Q-Park announced the winners of its annual Student Awards this week. Mateusz Wiza was one of the winners to receive a €1.500 cash prize for his thesis.
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ROBUST and reliable: UM part of 10-year AI research programme
Wednesday, October 6, 2021Professor of Explainable Artificial Intelligence Nava Tintarev will be a co-investigator and chair for the integration of humanities and social sciences in ROBUST, a consortium applying for an NWO grant with a total budget of 95M (25M from NWO) to carry out long term research into reliable artificial intelligence (AI).
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UM part of ROBUST: Trustworthy AI-based systems for sustainable growth
Tuesday, September 21, 2021To realise the promise of artificial intelligence to contribute to today’s societal challenges, trust is a central component of the interaction between people and systems based on artificial intelligence.
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Meet Prof. Nava Tintarev, full professor of Explainable Artificial Intelligence
Wednesday, June 2, 2021Prof. Nava Tintarev joined Maastricht University in October of last year. She focuses on Explainable Artificial Intelligence, which has an important societal component to it.
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An open book that doesn’t make sense
Tuesday, May 18, 2021DKE’s Jerry Spanakis on responsible machine learning models, what algorithms can and can’t ‘understand’ and why that matters to all of us.
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