BSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Are you interested in human cognition? Are you eager to understand AI, and how the technology works? In the bachelor of Data Science and artificial Intelligence, you will develop a strong fundamental basis in computer science, mathematics, and statistics combined with advanced machine learning, cognitive science, and AI competence.

Why Data Science & Artificial Intelligence in Leiden?

Computational thinking and data science

In Leiden, we believe: that a competent AI engineer is first and foremost a skilled computer scientist. You will learn to understand how information is created, gain insights into algorithms, and learn programming skills.

Research University

Teaching is directly inspired by current research, students can participate in research projects, and they will be encouraged to engage in critical thinking and develop problem-solving skills. Lectures will be given by research staff from LIACS (Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Science) and the Institute of Psychology.

Why Leiden University?

You gain a strong foundation in computer science, combined with knowledge of machine learning, cognitive science, and human-robot interaction. You will learn to develop and program systems based on knowledge of the human brain.

Reasons to study this bachelor in Leiden

Computational thinking and data science

In Leiden, we believe: that a competent AI engineer is first and foremost a skilled computer scientist. Therefore you will receive a strong basis in computer science, mathematics, and statistics. This will be combined with advanced machine learning, cognitive science, and AI competence.

Research university

Teaching is directly inspired and nourished by current scientific research. Lectures will be given by research staff from the Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Science (LIACS), the Institute of Psychology, and the Leiden University Centre for Linguistics. Insights they gain in their research are being used in their lectures.

Interdisciplinary

Students profit from several elective and mandatory courses in cognitive psychology, data science, and artificial intelligence. Also, Leiden University is part of the LDE alliance with TU Delft and Erasmus University Rotterdam. Students have the advantage of having a large number of minors in the Leiden-Delft-Erasmus context to choose from.

Academic fields

Leiden has faculties in the fields of:

• Archaeology
• Governance and Global Affairs
• Humanities
• Medicine
• Law
• Science
• Social and Behavioural Sciences

Student support

International student advisers

The international student advisers are a good place to go when you need assistance during your stay in the Netherlands. Students in both locations of Leiden University have access to these specialised advisers. In many cases they will be able to provide the information you need, or will refer you to the relevant services. You can consult the advisers on a variety of matters, ranging from financial concerns, settling down issues, academic issues and health insurance to dealing with external housing agents or finding a family doctor.

Student counsellors

We have a number of specialised student counsellors available. They can help in legal and financial matters, but can also assist you in developing study-related skills. The skills package that is offered involves individual counselling and workshops designed to support you in your academic performance. Topics covered include thesis writing, time management, stress management and planning. Additionally, our counsellors are available to help resolve study and personal problems, should this be needed.

Departmental study advisers and coordinators

Each department has its own study advisers/coordinators who can answer questions about matters that are related to the study programme of your choice. You can consult the study adviser/coordinator on issues such as timetables, exam grades, choice of subjects and application for graduation.