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This page outlines the step-by-step process for completing your application to the Master's programme Astronomy. Please read this information thoroughly before starting your application.

All candidates have to file an admission request via the FSE Application form, fill in the checklist and upload the requested documents before 1 May.

When you are not sure about admissibllity or what to do please contact admissionsupport.fse@rug.nl for guidance.

1. Admission Procedure

Am I admissible?

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 below (is there a pre-master?).

2. Application Procedure

Application timeline

  • Application Deadline May 1st
  • October 1st Studielink open!
  • You will recieve the decision letter by email within 6 weeks after application.

Your steps to take:

2A. Submit your application in Studielink

Please register in Studielink for the (Pre-) Master’s programme (including the master track if available). Please make sure you meet the payment obligations before the starting date (single payment or in instalments).

Please note; In case you would like to start with a Pre-master's programme, please make sure you register for the Pre-master's programme instead of the Master's degree programme in Studielink. If you have questions on how to register in Studielink, please contact us.

2B. Hand in your application file

All candidates with Dutch qualifications have to file an admission request via the FSE Application form, and upload the following documents before 1 May (start 1 September):

• ID card or passport

• Diploma of relevant Bachelor’s degree programme (if possible); or if the diploma is not yet obtained, a document containing a description + planning of the remaining course units in the programme

• Official transcript of records

• Proof of English language proficiency

• Curriculum Vitae

After candidates have filed their admission request, applications will be processed in the following way:

For holders of a Dutch BSc diploma:

1. Admission Support FSE compiles the individual selection file

2. Admission Support FSE submits the individual selection file to the Admission Board of the individual programme

For holders of a non-Dutch BSc diploma:

1. You upload documents in de Progress Portal

2. Admissions Office validates individual Bachelor’s degree diploma

3. Admissions Office submits the individual admission file to Admission Support FSE

4. Admission Support FSE submits the individual admission file to the Admission Board of the individual programme

3. What to expect next?

You will recieve the decision letter by email within 6 weeks after application.

(Conditional) Admission

information about (conditional) admission

Rejection

After you have submitted your admission request the admissions board will assess your file. You will receive an admission decision letter within six weeks. When the board has determined that your educational background or allignment with the Master's degree programme is insufficient you wil receive a rejection letter.

Pre-master

After the admissions board has assessed your admission request you will receive an (conditional) admission letter by email within six weeks.

When you have not yet obtained your bachelor's degree you will receive a conditional admission letter.

Because the Master's degree programme AI is selective, this means that once you have successfully completed the pre-Master's programme, you will also be automatically admitted to the Master's programme in AI. You do need to register in Studielink. After this Admission Support will process your application.

Appeal

If you disagree with a decision, you can lodge a complaint, objection or appeal. Complaints, objections and appeals can be submitted to the Central Portal for the Legal Protection of Student Rights (CLRS).

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