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BSc Artificial Intelligence

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (Faculty of Science) · Amsterdam, Netherlands

100% taught in EnglishApply via Studielink, not the CAOOpen entryMaths A or B levelStudy Choice Check
Duration3 years
StartsSept 2027
EntryOpen entry
Deadline (EU)1 May 2027
EU fee 2027/28€2,771 / yr

About the course

Covers how to design and build AI systems, from programming and algorithms to trustworthy AI that works alongside people, with applications such as healthcare robotics and detecting misinformation. Electives let you go deeper technically or look at how AI interacts with human behaviour and society.

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • Leaving Certificate (Established) with at least 6 exam subjects: 2 at H5 or higher and 4 at O6/H7 or higher, plus a minimum of 350 CAO points. The Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (at least 6 subjects plus Link Modules, same grade rules and 350 points) is also accepted.
  • Maths equivalent to Dutch VWO Mathematics A or B (VU’s examples: IB Maths SL or HL, or A-level Maths grade C or higher). VU does not publish an Irish maths grade; the university checks your level, so contact admissions to confirm.
  • Proof of English is required. Check VU’s language requirements page for accepted tests and exemptions, or ask admissions whether your Leaving Cert is enough.

How to apply

  1. Apply in StudielinkChoose BSc Artificial Intelligence at VU Amsterdam in Studielink by 1 May 2027 (EU/EEA).
  2. Complete your VU dashboardYou get a VUnetID within two working days. Upload documents and pay the €100 application fee (non-Dutch diplomas) within six weeks.
  3. Study Choice CheckMandatory digital questionnaire plus an online programme activity; invitations go out from early March and the activity is available until 31 August.
  4. Admission decisionVU aims to decide within 4-6 weeks of a complete application; admission is conditional on your final Leaving Cert results. Pay tuition by 31 August.
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: 1 May 2027 (EU/EEA application deadline via Studielink); complete your VU dashboard application within six weeks and no later than one week after the deadline.

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. You need at least 42 ECTS credits by the end of first year (binding study advice) to continue.

At a glance

CountryNetherlands
CityAmsterdam
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaStudielink
PlacesNo cap
EntryOpen entry
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Checked against the official VU Amsterdam website: September 2026 (2027 entry). The Irish diploma rule and the general application-steps page are from the 2026-27 cycle; confirm with VU before applying. Always confirm details with the university before applying.