Artificial Intelligence

Almost all organisations, from corporations to consultancies, are looking for qualified computer scientists and data scientists with an education in AI. But you’d also be well qualified to work for a small, dynamic start-up company. Our graduates have found positions at publishing and analytics firms like Elsevier, multi-national electronics corporations like Philips, research organisations like TNO, and healthcare companies like ChipSoft, to mention 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.

AI experts form an essential bridge between technology and society – you may 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.

Some graduates decide to apply for a PhD position, which can lead to a career in business or research. These are normally awarded for four years, during which time you’re expected to finish your PhD thesis. Some of our recent PhD graduates now work as researchers or engineers at companies like Google or Amazon. Others have embarked on academic careers, either at VU Amsterdam or other prestigious universities.