Can we build robots that help prevent loneliness among elderly people? How can banks stop transaction fraud? How can we improve self-driving cars?
Study Abroad Artificial Intelligence (AI) has so many potential applications – in healthcare, banking, transport, entertainment and more. In this programme, you’ll learn not only about the technology behind AI, but also about its application in society.
Discover your Artificial Intelligence study programme
Artificial Intelligence is about the way that robots and computers interact with humans. And because of that, university looks at real-world issues in society and applies technology to solve not just specific individual problems but whole classes of problems.
If you’re interested in using technology to help people and change your world through the latest machine intelligence, join us.
Almost all organisations benefit from intelligent use of computers – the world is your oyster. Graduates from the Artificial Intelligence programme have no problem finding a job, which means that some students are now choosing to take a year off after their Bachelor’s to travel or work abroad, before either starting their Master’s or embarking on their careers.
Artificial Intelligent graduates form a crucial bridge between technology and society – you might not be the programmer doing the coding yourself, but you’ll have the skills to analyse the problem, understand the need from a human perspective, and translate those into a project plan for a developer to execute. You could find yourself working on developing a care robot, an app to help people with depression, or e-learning programs to improve education.
Start working
The top corporations and consultancies are all looking for qualified computer scientists and data scientists, but you’d also be well placed to work for a small, dynamic start-up company. Alumni from the Artificial Intelligence programme have gone on to work for Elsevier, Philips, research organisation TNO, and healthcare company ChipSoft, to name 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.
Most graduates from the Artificial Intelligence Bachelor’s programme go on to do a Master’s degree. But because of the interdisciplinary nature of the programme, this could be in any number of fields, including:
Artificial Intelligence
Computer Science
Information Sciences
Neurosciences
Software Engineering and Green IT
Students who want to go into teaching now have that option too: we offer an educational minor in the third year as well as an educational Master’s programme, both of which will allow you to teach in Dutch secondary schools.
1. Computers are everywhere
There’s not an industry out there that isn’t using data and computer technology on a daily basis. Everything from finance and banking, gaming and mobile applications, to healthcare and security all require the specialist skills of professional computer scientists.
2. Financially rewarding
Computer scientists are some of the most highly paid in the world as their skills help businesses keep up with emerging trends. Areas such as cyber security and artificial intelligence, for example, have a shortage of skilled workers so there are plenty of exciting employment opportunities.
3. Choice of specialisms
With a computer science degree you can explore a range of specialisms depending on your career goals. Industries looking for talented programmers include AI, computer security, government, healthcare, agriculture/agritech, education, machine learning and financial services.
4. Global opportunities
Multinational companies around the world are looking for computer scientists to solve their business problems. This could be anything from how to analyse big data and drive business strategy to using artificial intelligence to map the evolution and spread of COVID-19.
5. Develop transferable skills
One of the benefits of studying computer science is you will develop skills that are useful in any career. For example, being analytical and good at problem solving are essential skills any employer would look for.
6. Unlock your creative side
If you choose to specialise in multimedia programming, you’ll use creative and technical skills to develop computer products. This might mean writing code to programme functions and graphics for use on mobile phones and computer games.
Why is computer science important?
Computer science is the study of how we interact with information and the role of computers in our daily lives. As a computer scientist, you can play an important role creating technology that improves society. Below are just some of the ways you could make a difference.
Predict the future
Machine learning algorithms can now be used to predict natural disasters like earthquakes and tsunamis. The skills of computer scientists will be useful in research and trials, so there are plenty of opportunities for progression and learning in your career.
What jobs can I get with a computer science degree?
Computer science can lead to exciting career opportunities across a range of industries. These are just some jobs you could go into:
Applications developer
Cyber security analyst
Software developer
Data analyst
IT consultant
Network architect
Meet one of our students
Giovanni travelled from Sri Lanka to study the International Foundation Year in Science, Engineering and Computing. He shares why he’s passionate about computer science:
What is it like to study in the Netherlands?
Students in the Netherlands are encouraged to be very active. Professors are very approachable and avoid too much formalities. Also, the Netherlands has a big international students’ community which is very friendly and open to other newcomers. Dutch students are approachable and can be perfect party buddies.
On top of that, you can always use a bike to go to school, the distances are short, and there’s always some cultural activity going on.
What to study in the Netherlands
Numerous English-taught programmes and native English-speaking teachers make studying in the Netherlands very appealing to international students. And there’s no other country that can beat the Netherlands at programmes related to Water Resource Management. By now, you already suspect that some of the most popular study options in this country are related to Engineering and Tech.
Computer science is considered as part of a family of five separate yet interrelated disciplines: computer engineering, computer science, information systems, information technology, and software engineering. This family has come to be known collectively as the discipline of computing. These five disciplines are interrelated in the sense that computing is their object of study, but they are separate since each has its own research perspective and curricular focus. (Since 1991 the Association for Computing Machinery [ACM], the IEEE Computer Society [IEEE-CS], and the Association for Information Systems [AIS] have collaborated to develop and update the taxonomy of these five interrelated disciplines and the guidelines that educational institutions worldwide use for their undergraduate, graduate, and research programs.)
The major subfields of computer science include the traditional study of computer architecture, programming languages, and software development. However, they also include computational science (the use of algorithmic techniques for modeling scientific data), graphics and visualization, human-computer interaction, databases and information systems, networks, and the social and professional issues that are unique to the practice of computer science. As may be evident, some of these subfields overlap in their activities with other modern fields, such as bioinformatics and computational chemistry. These overlaps are the consequence of a tendency among computer scientists to recognize and act upon their field’s many interdisciplinary connections.
