Knowledge Engineering ranked first in Keuzegids Hoger Onderwijs 2017

For the fourth time in a row our Bachelor Knowledge Engineering received the Quality Seal “Top Rated Programme” from Keuzegids Hoger Onderwijs 2017! Ranked first for the fourth time in a row, a significantly increased score of 82 and a ++ evaluation, the Department of Data Science and Knowledge Engineering offers the best interdisciplinary academic education in the Netherlands in the field of Artificial Intelligence.

Just like previous years, Knowledge Engineering stands out from similar programmes. Students highly appreciate the content of the programme, their skills training, the Department’s facilities, and the (amount of) contact hours.

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Skills development (++) Expert evaluation  
Sufficient contact hours (++)    
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Keuzegids Hoger Onderwijs

The Keuzegids Hoger Onderwijs is compiled each year by an independent editorial board at the Centre for Higher Education Information to help students select a study. The 2017 rankings were compiled based on student assessment and judgement of experts on the bachelor's programmes, the professors, the facilities and more.

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