Apply for a MSc Programme

For admission in this Master's programme, you need a Bachelor's degree in Artificial Intelligence or a related field including the following key subjects: Calculus & Linear Algebra, Statistics, Programming, Machine Learning, Logic, Neural Networks, Research Methodology Skills. 

Do you have a Dutch University Bachelor’s degree which covers some but not all key subjects? You can still apply, we will always consider your application. If you cannot be admitted directly, you may be offered a premaster programme, which will allow you to catch up with key subjects before starting the master. 

Students with a Dutch HBO degree are not directly admissible but may be offered a premaster programme if they have a relevant degree. 

For a selective programme like this, applicants are also checked for their academic performance and motivation. These will be assessed on the basis of your application file.

Are you currently enrolled in a Dutch (HBO) Bachelor’s programme and interested in one of our Master’s programmes? A Pre-master’s programme may be offered to students with a Dutch Bachelor’s degree who have covered some but not all key subjects in their own degree. Also, students with a relevant HBO degree are not directly admissible but can be offered a Pre-master’s programme.

For some select HBO bachelor’s degrees it may be possible to enter the Master’s programmes via a Pre-master’s programme up to a maximum of 60 ECTS. After successful completion of this Pre-master's programme you can start the Master's programme in September.

Pre-master’s programme

We offer two predetermined  Pre-master’s programmes for the following HBO bachelor programmes:

·         Bachelor Mechanical Engineering/Werktuigbouwkunde (croho 34280)

·         Bachelor Chemical Engineering/Chemische Technologie (croho 34275) 

The predetermined Pre-master’s programmes are listed in our online course catalogue Ocasys. Please know that up-to-date programmes are published as of 1 June.

For HBO programmes not listed above, the Board of Admissions determines whether you can be admitted. In such cases, the content of the Pre-master’s programme is individually tailored by the Board of Admissions and depends on the knowledge acquired during the HBO Bachelor’s programme. If you are admitted, you will receive an admission letter outlining the content of your Pre-master’s programme.

A Pre-master’s programme consists of course units, each carrying a credit value of 5 ECTS.

You can apply for a Pre-master's programme by submitting an admission request.

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.

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:

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

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

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

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.

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.

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).