Overview

Build programming skills while paying attention to social, ethical and political aspects of datafication with this Data Science and Society programme at University of Groningen .

Key Facts

Learn from international lecturers with different areas of expertise, from governance to data visualization

Develop as a data professional by learning how to present data-based insights

At Campus Fryslân, you will have the space to explore your interests, expand your expertise, and thrive in a hands-on, international learning community. Master the art of understanding data and delve into the ethical and societal impacts of technology.

Why study this programme?

Only programme in the Netherlands combining ethics, governance, and data science

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Built for the jobs of tomorrow

Hands-on experience in a tight-knit setting

Direct, impactful work with industry leaders on real-world projects

Job prospects

The programme moulds you into a professional who stands at the forefront of rapidly emerging topics and knows how to address the challenges of today and tomorrow.

Data Engineer

Data Scientist

Data Analyst

Data Protection Officer

Policy Advisor

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Programming for Data Science

Human Rights in the Digital Age: Human Dignity

Visualising Data

Statistical and Machine Learning

Science and Technology Studies

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leeuwarden, Netherlands

Disciplines

Data Science & Big Data Artificial Intelligence Data Analytics View 6 other Bachelors in Data Analytics in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

This programme accepts OMPT as a mathematics admission test. Depending on your academic background, you may be required to take an OMPT assessment as part of the admission process.
VWO with Wiskunde A or B or HBO-propedeuse diploma or Colloquium doctum (Colloquium doctum applicants are advised to apply until December)

VWO English or one of the certified English tests (Mathematics: VWO Mathematics A or VWO Mathematics B)

Final transcript. If you have yet to graduate, please include at least all the transcripts from the previous one and a half years up to your most recent transcripts.

As the Data Science and Society programme is fully taught and assessed in English, students are required to demonstrate their English skills by sitting an approved English test.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

14000 EUR / year

≈ 14000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2695 EUR / year

≈ 2695 EUR / year

Living costs

Leeuwarden

Netherlands

700 - 1100 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

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Why study this programme?

Job prospects

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Leeuwarden

Funding

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