Minor Artificial Intelligence
Understanding the Future: Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping our world, from healthcare and law to arts and engineering. The Minor AI offers students at the University of Groningen the opportunity to develop a broad understanding of AI, its possibilities, limitations, and societal impact. Whether you’re studying law, arts, or science, this minor equips you with the knowledge to navigate AI’s role in your future career.
Why do we offer this Minor?
The University of Groningen wants to provide each of its students with the opportunity to gain knowledge of and skills for AI, because we expect it to play a role in all future professions. The minor combines courses that address technical aspects of AI with courses that address societal impact. It does not require prior technical skills, so it is open to all.
Key questions we address
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How does AI work? From classical approaches to modern-day machine learning and generative AI, such as ChatGPT.
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What are the ethical and legal challenges of AI, and how can we mitigate risks?
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How can we as humans collaborate with AI, and how can it be applied in your field of study or future profession?
Course programme
The Minor AI is a first-semester programme (30 EC) divided into two blocks, combining technical foundations with societal and legal perspectives. The minor concludes with a multidisciplinary group project where you apply AI to real-world challenges in your field. More information about the courses can be found below.
Who is this Minor for?
This minor is designed for nearly all University of Groningen bachelor students (see Entry requirements and Capacity), regardless of your background. You’ll learn how AI intersects with your field, and how you can contribute to its responsible development.
The Minor AI is developed in collaboration with:
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The Faculty of Science and Engineering
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The Faculty of Law
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The Faculty of Arts
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The Jantina Tammes School of Digital Society, Technology & AI
Why choose the Minor AI?
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Future-proof your career: AI is transforming every industry—be prepared.
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Interdisciplinary approach: Combine technical, ethical, and legal perspectives.
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Hands-on learning: Work on real AI challenges in your field.
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Networking: Collaborate with students, researchers, and professionals across disciplines.
Course programme
Please see Ocasys for more detailed information about the course programme.
Mandatory courses:
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Overview of AI WBAI081-05 (5 EC, Ia)
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AI and Law RGMSP70005 (5 EC, Ia)
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Machine Learning LIX040B05 (5 EC, Ia)
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Humans and AI WBAI082-05 (5 EC, Ib)
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Foundation Models LIX052B05 (5 EC, Ib)
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Final Project Minor AI WBAI083-05 (5 EC, Ib)
Entry requirements and Capacity
The minor is open to bachelor students from nearly all programmes and faculties at the University of Groningen (no prior programming experience is required). However, due to significant content overlap with their existing programs, students from BSc Artificial Intelligence, Computing Science, and Information Science are not eligible to enrol.
A maximum of 60 students can take part in this minor.
Important: Please note that completion of the minor in Artificial Intelligence does not make you admissible for the Master's in Artificial Intelligence.
Registration
Registering for the Minor goes through Ocasys - more information coming soon.
More information about the sign-up procedure and enrollment deadlines can be found on the Minor Registration Procedure webpage.
More information and Contact details
Please visit the UG Minors webpage for more information about the information events, the registration procedure, and frequently asked questions.
Or contact Prof. Dr. Niels Taatgen, coordinator of the Minor Artificial Intelligence (n.a.taatgen rug.nl).