To apply for this Master's programme, you will need to register in Studielink and subsequently apply through the application system SIS before the mentioned dates, even if you have not yet completed your Bachelor's programme. 

Start your application procedure on time

We strongly advise you to apply as early as possible, a week before the deadline at the latest, as registration in Studielink and SIS, paying the required application fee and arranging for all documents will take several days. 

Please note, applications received after the deadline will not be considered for admission. 

Deadlines

Applying is possible from 1 October on.

* Are you a current Bachelor's or Master's student at a Dutch higher education institution? Then the deadline mentioned under “EU/EEA students” applies, i.e. 30 April 23.59 CET.

Deadline with a UvA Scholarship

Please note that if you want to apply for a UvA Scholarship, other deadlines for application to the Master's programme apply.    

Admission to the Master's programme Artificial Intelligence is possible for students with one of the following qualifications: 

1. A Dutch Bachelor degree in Artificial Intelligence or Computer Science. 
2. A Bachelor degree from the University of Amsterdam of the Bèta-Gamma or Future Planet Studies programme with a major in Artificial Intelligence. 
3. A Dutch or foreign qualification comparable to Artificial Intelligence or Computer Science, complemented by the following requirements:

• Basic knowledge of Computer Science (at least 12 EC)
• Basic programming skills (at least 12 EC)
• Basic university level Calculus (at least 6 EC)
• Basic university level Linear Algebra (at least 6 EC)
• Basic university level Probability and Statistics (at least 6 EC)
• A motivation which matches the content of the Master's programme.
• Proficiency requirement in English (see below)

Please note that we require formal academic European Credits (EC) from a higher education institution. Online courses, work experience and other forms of experience will not be accepted.

Additional requirements

In addition to the admission requirements referred to above the student has to comply with the following additional requirements:

1. You have an overall grade point average (GPA) equivalent to at least:

• 6.5 (according to the Dutch grading system)
• 3.0 (American system)
• 2.1 (a second class upper/division one degree in the British system)

The GPA is the average of the Bachelor's course grades weighed by course/study load.

2. The student has obtained the Bachelor's degree within at most 3 years more than the nominal duration of the programme.

Limited programme capacity and ranking criteria

A maximum of 200 students can be admitted to the Master's programme Artificial Intelligence. 

Candidates will be chosen in the manner described below. First, candidates will have to meet all requirements stated above. Subsequently, all the candidates eligible for admission to the programme will be ranked based on the ranking criteria. Each ranking criterion will be classified/assessed according to five categories: excellent, very good, good, sufficient, insufficient. 

Selection will be based on the following ranking criteria: 

1. GPA score
2. Relevant AI projects (completed)
3. Programming skills
4. Knowledge of logic
5. Knowledge of mathematics
6. Topic of Bachelor thesis
7. Motivation for contents Master’s programme
8. Relevant AI courses at level of Master’s programme
9. Publications

The Admissions Board will judge requests for admission on criteria mentioned above and will select students on an individual basis and also in comparison to the other applicants. These criteria will not be applied mechanically, but manually with careful consideration and judgement. For example, the value of the GPA may depend on a student's curriculum; publications may be more highly ranked, etc. 

The top 200 candidates on the ranking list will be admitted to the Master's programme. The Admissions Board will grant admission to the selected candidates. 

No pre-Master's programme Artificial Intelligence

We decline to provide a pre-Master's programme as a result of the substantial increase in interest and applications for the Master's programme in Artificial Intelligence. 

No pre-registration advice

Unfortunately, due to the large number of applications, it is not possible to give any individual pre-registration advice (by e-mail) or to meet to discuss prior education and/or a possible admission in the upcoming academic year.  Students must apply to the programme before they can be informed about their (possible) admission. 

English language proficiency

All information regarding the English language proficiency obligations can be found here:

Deadlines for English test results

The deadline for submitting a sufficient English proficiency test result is the same as the application deadline for the selected Master's programme. Applications submitted without a sufficient English proficiency test result will be kept on hold. 

Before you can apply to the UvA, you will need to submit an enrollment application through Studielink. Studielink is the national online system for students who aim to enroll in a degree programme at a Dutch institute of higher education. 

Check your DigiD (before starting in Studielink)

A DigiD (Digital Identification) is an online ID that provides access to government administration websites. 

• Students who do not live in the Netherlands can use Studielink without a DigiD.
• Students who currently live in the Netherlands will need their DigiD to use Studielink. We strongly recommend you to apply for your DigiD at least three weeks before registering in Studielink.

Important! While selecting the Master's programme of your interest in Studielink, make sure to select the regular programme (option 1). Do not select option 2 (after a temporary termination of enrolment) or option 3 (elective) if you are a degree seeking student. You will select the track of your interest later on in SIS.

After submitting your enrolment application in Studielink, you will receive an email with your UvAnetID. This can take up to 48 hours. Follow the instructions in the email to activate your UvAnetID as you will need it to complete your UvA application.

After submitting an enrolment request in Studielink, you will receive an email within 48 hours with a link to submit your application in SIS. To log in to SIS, you will need your activated UvAnetID. Please fill out the application form, upload the required documents, pay the application fee (if applicable), and submit your application before the application deadline. 

Please note: Completing all the steps may take a few days. You might also need to look for or request certain documents. We therefore strongly recommend that you start well in advance. 

Documents should be uploaded in PDF format. A complete application consists of the following documents: 

1. A self-written motivation letter in English (max. 500 words). 
2. Your curriculum vitae in the English language. Please ensure that all previous education, including high school, is included. 
3. A copy of your Bachelor's transcript in Dutch, English, German or French and in the original language. 
4. A copy of your Bachelor's diploma/certificate or an official graduation statement in Dutch, English, German or French and in the original language. Please include a (self-made) list of courses in your final year, if you have not yet completed your current academic programme.  
5. A summary of your Bachelor's thesis/project in English (if applicable).  
6. Two email addresses of referees. Please make sure they are notified and available for contact via email. We need to receive the reference letters within two weeks after submitting your application. Important: no reference letters will be accepted or dealt with after the application deadline. 
7. Proof of English proficiency.  

In case any of the above-mentioned documents are missing, your application will be considered incomplete, and we cannot continue with your application.   

All students applying for a Master’s programme with an international Bachelor’s diploma are required to pay a non-refundable €100 application fee. Paying the application fee is the last step in submitting your application. 

You can pay the €100 application fee by credit card (Mastercard, Visacard), PayPal, Bancontact or iDEAL/Wero. Only after payment of this fee, you will be able to submit your application. 

You don't have to pay the application fee:  

• If you have of will obtain a Bachelor’s degree from a Dutch research university or university of applied sciences (HBO).   

• If you have already applied and have paid the application fee for another Master’s programme at the UvA for the same academic year.  

• If your tuition fee will be paid by the Foundation for Refugee Students (UAF). If so, your application fee will be refunded. 

The application fee is non-refundable. You are not entitled to a refund even if you do not submit your application form, or if you submit an application form after the deadline (which will not be taken into consideration), or if you submit an incomplete application.   

As soon as you have submitted the (sufficiently) complete online application in SIS, it will be evaluated by our Admissions Board. We strive to process each application within 6 weeks. Important: For this selective programme, you will first be informed about your eligibility and whether you can participate in the selection procedure which will take place in the second half of May. You can track the status of your admission using the checklist in SIS. 

Important: Students from outside the EU/EEA (including Switzerland) who are not selected for a place in the programme following the selection procedure in May, may not be eligible for the waiting list if the deadline for visa and residence permit applications has passed. 

Accept  

If you meet all the entry requirements and the Admissions Board has approved your application, we will send you a letter of conditional acceptance by email. Please accept your offer in SIS within 2 weeks. If you do not respond to your offer within 2 weeks, we cannot continue with your admission process (and visa request if applicable). Please note that accepting the offer does not oblige you to start the programme. You will still be able to withdraw your enrolment request in Studielink until 31 August. 

Decline  

Please remember to cancel your Studielink enrolment request if you reject the offer in SIS. 

Defer  

It is not possible to defer your admission to the next academic year. A new enrolment is required for each academic year as entry requirements may change.

If you are (conditionally) admitted to a Master's programme, we must verify your previous education. Please click on the link below for more information on how to do this. 

You will need to arrange a variety of practical matters before starting your Master’s programme. This includes your visa or residence permit, insurances and housing. 

After your (conditional) admission you will receive information by means of email on how to complete your registration and how to apply for a visa or residence permit, if needed. 

A student ID card is a personal card which serves as proof of identity for examinations or borrowing library books. You will receive instructions on how to request your student ID card.

In order to complete your enrolment for a degree programme at the UvA, you will need to pay the tuition fee.