"I love living in Maastricht. The people are warm and friendly. As a member of one of the student associations, I truly enjoy the city's student life. In my spare time, I sail with the sailing association, climb, and read about new developments in data science and artificial intelligence."
What was your first impression of your master’s programme at Maastricht University?
"My first impression of the master's programme at Maastricht University was very positive. The faculty and staff were welcoming and knowledgeable, and the curriculum was well-structured and challenging. It was incredible to meet new students from various backgrounds and approaches."
Which courses are most interesting?
“My favourite courses are those that focus on advanced machine learning. Those courses are cutting-edge, and the tutor teaching them is extremely knowledgeable and approachable. Thanks to the tutor and the numerous examples provided, we have a true hands-on approach. The Model Identification and Data Fitting course allows you to delve deeper into the various mathematics that comprise data science.”
How is the contact between you, your lecturers and fellow students?
"The contact between me, my lecturers, and fellow students is very good. My classmates are supportive and collaborative, and the faculty and staff are always available to answer questions and provide feedback. The fact that we are using Problem-Centred Learning allows you to form strong bonds with a wide range of people."
Other testimonials
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The theoretical knowledge I gained from the programme is something I would never have learned on the job.
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The decision to continue my studies in Maastricht was obvious because I love both the city and the university. Additionally, I have a strong affinity for Maastricht University's project-based learning approach.
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It was the excellent education that put this programme at the top of my list
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I learn a lot through practice, and the more hands-on experience, the better!
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The Data Science for Decision Making master's programme sits on the crossroads of Data Science, Applied Mathematics/Operations Research and AI.
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Maastricht is such a vibrant student city. Students are everywhere! There are also so many bars and pubs that there is a cosy place for everyone
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The Department of Advanced Computing Sciences of Maastricht University has been doing research since 1987; surely 35 years ago not many people knew what Artificial Intelligence was. The experience of this department is why I came to study my bachelor’s in the first place.
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I see myself working in research, using my cultural background to integrate teams working all around the globe. Investigating state-of-the-art techniques and methods to help solve problems that we might not even know exist yet.
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We do lots of brain storming, write some code or set up some math. We get regular advice from the project supervisor. Sometimes the advice is very helpful. Other times it is not helpful.
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A very nice place in my faculty is the Swarmlab, where you get access to equipment you don’t usually have.