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BSc Artificial Intelligence

University of Groningen (Faculty of Science and Engineering) · Groningen, Netherlands

100% taught in EnglishApply via Studielink, not the CAOOpen entryOL or HL MathsCAO 350
Duration3 years
StartsSept 2027
EntryOpen entry
Deadline (EU)1 May 2027
EU fee 2027/28€2,771 / yr

About the course

Studies intelligence in humans and machines, combining machine learning, cognitive psychology and neuroscience, linguistics, philosophy and data science. Later specialisations include computational neuroscience, hybrid intelligence, language and AI, machine learning and robotics.

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • Leaving Certificate with at least 6 subjects from the Established Programme: 2 at Higher Level with at least H5, and the other 4 at O6/H7 or better, plus a CAO score of at least 350.
  • Mathematics at Ordinary Level or Higher Level. The Admissions Board decides whether your Maths background is sufficient; no separate minimum grade is published.

How to apply

  1. Apply in StudielinkCreate a Studielink account and apply for BSc Artificial Intelligence before 1 May 2027 (choose the option without the numerus fixus label).
  2. Upload documentsUpload your Leaving Cert results (or predicted results), proof of English and any other documents requested in the University of Groningen applicant portal.
  3. Admission decisionThe Admissions Board checks your Maths and CAO points and issues a conditional or final offer.
  4. Confirm and enrolSend final Leaving Cert results after they are published in August, then complete enrolment for the September 2027 start.
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: 1 May 2027 (Studielink application deadline for EU/EEA students, September 2027 entry).

Costs

  • Standard Dutch EU fee: €2,694 (2026/27). The 2027/28 fee is set by the Dutch government each year (expected to be close to €2,800).
  • EU students may be eligible for a Dutch tuition-fee loan (DUO).
Open-entry course: if you meet the requirements, you get a place.

At a glance

CountryNetherlands
CityGroningen
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaStudielink
PlacesNo cap
EntryOpen entry
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Checked against the official University of Groningen website: September 2026 (2027 entry). The fee shown is for 2026/27; confirm the 2027/28 fee with the university. Always confirm details with the university before applying.