Tilburg University is a research university located in the city of Tilburg in the Netherlands. It was founded in 1927 and offers a range of bachelor's, master's, and PhD programs in fields such as economics, law, social sciences, humanities, and theology. The university is known for its expertise in fields such as economics, business, psychology, and law, and is home to a number of research institutes and centers focused on these areas. Tilburg University has a strong international focus, with students from over 100 countries and partnerships with over 150 universities worldwide. It is also a member of several international research and educational networks.

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Gain a deep understanding of human cognition and artificial intelligence to research and develop innovative solutions and applications. This 2-year Master's program combines knowledge of cognitive science and artificial intelligence with techniques such as advanced deep learning, deep reinforcement learning and Bayesian modeling. You will investigate various aspects of intelligence, such as reasoning, learning, perception, communication and collaboration from both a human perspective and a machine perspective. Show less

Program content
Compulsory courses per year | semester
Year 1
AI = Artifical Intelligence course | CS= Cognitive Science course | RS = Research Skills course

Semester 1

Core Topics Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Core Topics Cognitive Science (CS)
Cognitive Models of Language Learning (CS)
Computer Games (AI)
Semester 2

Risk Communication and Uncertainty (CS)
Complex Systems (AI)
Deep Reinforcement Learning (AI)
Brain Computer Interfacing (CS)
Image Analysis (RS)
Spatiotemporal Data Analysis (RS)
Year 2
Semester 1

Advanced Deep Learning (AI)
Big Data (RS)
Bayesian Models of Cognitive Processes (CS)
Internship
Semester 2

Research Project and Thesis

Elective course
Students who have not taken a course in Deep Learning in their prior studies will be instructed to follow the course on Deep Learning offered in the MSc Data Science and Society program in the first semester of the first year. This way, they will be able to gain the knowledge that is needed in the second part of the course Deep Reinforcement Learning.

Students who have previously taken a course in Deep Learning are free to choose an elective course from the list below:

Deep Learning
Natural Language Processing
Data Science: Sustainability, Privacy and Security
Ethics

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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