Department of Advanced Computing Sciences

Research Institute

Faculty of Science and Engineering

The Department of Advanced Computing Sciences - sometimes abbreviated as DACS - is Maastricht University’s largest and oldest department, broadly covering the fields of artificial intelligence, data science, computer science, mathematics, robotics, and cybersecurity.

We maintain a large network of public and private partners through our research collaborations and through our honours programmes CS@Work and the award-winning KE@Work. In addition, our staff teaches approximately 1400 bachelor’s and master’s students in specialised study programmes in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Computer Science.

Fast facts

Home to over 100 researchers and PhD candidates
11 professors in total: 7 full professors, 3 endowed chairs and 1 distinguished university professor
Data Science, AI and Computer Science education to around 1400 students in dedicated study programmes
More than 80 private collaborators ranging from local SMEs to large multinationals
History tracing back to 1987

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Research

Research at the Department of Advanced Computing Sciences spans the disciplines and interfaces of artificial intelligence, data science, computer science, applied mathematics, robotics, and cybersecurity.

We develop new tools and methodologies to advance these fields. At the same time, we collaborate with a wide range of institutes both within and outside of Maastricht University and work on diverse applications, including in the fields of health and medicine, logistics, biology, art, physics, agrifood, smart industries, neuroscience, and education.

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Education

BSc Computer Science

This 3-year bachelor's programme focuses on developing software for the purpose of improving the performance of computers.

Bachelor's programme in Computer Science

BSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Our 3-year bachelor's programme offers a combination of applied mathematics and programming, and focuses on the technical aspects of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.

MSc Artificial Intelligence

Our 2-year master's programme in Artificial Intelligence focuses on simulating human intelligence for a wide variety of applications: from game design to patient diagnosis.

MSc Data Science for Decision Making

Our 2-year master's programme in Data Science for Decision Making teaches students to extract valuable information from large datasets for widespread applications.

MSc Responsible Data Science

Our 2-year master's programme in Responsible Data Science uniquely combines tech with responsible use. In your first year, you’ll take core and elective courses, applying new knowledge immediately through project-based learning. In your second year, you’ll tailor your studies with electives and focus on your internship and thesis.

Teaching method

All of our study programmes employ project-centred learning: an educational model that trains employability skills in addition to technical skills.

News

NWO Veni Grant for Chang Sun

Researchers

Dr. Chang Sun received an NWO Veni grant for the project "Generative AI for Causal Treatment-Toxicity Analysis in Rare Blood Cancers ".

NWO Open Competition ENW-XS Grant for Joël Karel

Researchers

Dr. Joël Karel and his colleagues obtained an NWO Open Competition ENW-XS grant for their project " Let the signals self-calibrate: data-driven inverse problem in electrocardiography".

NWO Tulp fund attracts top researcher to MaCSBio

MaCSBio managed to expand its staff with top researcher Irina Mohorianu. Her move to the Netherlands is funded by the NWO Tulp Fund. NWO also funded Joël Karel’s research into electrocardiographic imaging.

Three UM researchers selected for European AI in Science Working Groups

Researchers

AISWG members will help develop a future Strategic Research & Innovation Agenda (SRIA) and advance AI-driven scientific discovery.

Regio Deal Noord-Limburg accelerates research into robotics, AI, and autonomous cultivation

Researchers

With funding from the Regio Deal Noord-Limburg II, Maastricht University is stepping up its ambitions in Venlo. Thanks to this investment, the university can further expand its research into robotics and artificial intelligence for autonomous systems in horticulture.