Overview

The Artificial Intelligence - Cognitive Science programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam focuses on hybrid intelligence, where AI systems and humans collaborate. The programme consists of broad courses that focus on core AI topics, as well as courses devoted to your chosen area of specialisation.

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Almost all organisations, from corporations to consultancies, are looking for qualified computer scientists and data scientists with an education in AI. You will also be well qualified to work for a small, dynamic start-up company. Our graduates have found positions at publishing and analytics firms like Elsevier, multi-national electronics corporations like Philips, research organisations like TNO, and healthcare companies like ChipSoft, to mention just a few. You could become an Applications Developer for a technology start-up, or a Knowledge Manager or Information Analyst at a company or healthcare institution.

AI experts form an essential bridge between technology and society. You will have the skills to analyse problems, understand the need from a human perspective, and translate those into a project plan.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Evolutionary Computing

Knowledge Representation

Multi-Agent Systems

Deep Learning

AI and Society

Experimental Design and Data Analysis

Natural Language Processing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Cognitive Science Artificial Intelligence View 25 other Masters in Cognitive Science in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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92

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6.5

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General requirements

Your previous education needs to be deemed equivalent to at least a Dutch academic Bachelor’s degree obtained at a research university (nominal duration 3 years).

A Bachelor’s degree in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Cognitive Science, Cognitive Psychology, or Neuroscience with a minimum of 18 ECTS completed in Artificial Intelligence areas such as;

(Cognitive) Psychology

Computational Linguistics

Context of Artificial Intelligence: History, Philosophy, Ethics

Intelligent Autonomous Agents and Multi-Agent Systems

Interaction: Human-Computer Interaction, Communication

Knowledge Representation and Reasoning

Machine Learning

Problem Solving: Search, Decision Making, Optimization

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

24150 EUR / year

≈ 24150 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2695 EUR / year

≈ 2695 EUR / year

Living costs

Amsterdam

Netherlands

1000 - 1500 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Amsterdam

Funding

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