Program Overview

Artificial Intelligence Master's Programme

The Artificial Intelligence Master’s programme at 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.

Programme Overview

The programme is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of artificial intelligence and deep expertise in a domain that aligns with their interests and career goals. Students can specialize in their area of interest by selecting from a wide range of elective courses, or by following one of the following dedicated tracks:

• Cognitive Science: offered in collaboration with the Psychology department, this track explores the interdisciplinary study of the mind and cognition, combining insights from AI, neuroscience, psychology, and philosophy.
• AI for Health: developed in cooperation with Medical Informatics at Amsterdam UMC (UvA), this track focuses on medical informatics, medical AI, and the integration of machine learning and reasoning methods for healthcare applications.

Programme Structure

The programme is a 2-year, full-time Master's programme, taught in English. The structure ensures that students develop both a broad understanding of artificial intelligence and deep expertise in a domain that aligns with their interests and career goals.

Research Areas

The programme covers a wide range of research areas, including:

• Hybrid intelligence: where AI systems and humans meet
• Core AI topics: such as machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision
• Specialisation tracks: Cognitive Science and AI for Health

Career Opportunities

The programme provides students with a strong foundation for a career in artificial intelligence, with opportunities in a wide range of fields, including:

• Research and development
• Healthcare
• Finance
• Education
• Government

Programme Details

• Duration: 2 years
• Language: English
• Type: Full-time Master's programme
• Specialisation tracks: Cognitive Science and AI for Health