BA/BS in Data Science & Society
Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands•World Rank #99
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BA/BS in Data Science & Society is a bachelor's degree programme taught at Rijksuniversiteit Groningen in Groningen, Netherlands. The programme runs for 3 years. It carries 180.0 credits (ECTS). Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is EUR 14,000 per year (EUR 2,694 per year for local students). The next intake is Sep 2027, starting September 1, 2027.
At a glance
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed May 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
Is data the new oil? Can facial recognition technology discriminate against you? Join our programme as we explore these questions while future-proofing your career with in-demand data skills.
✔️ Build programming skills while paying attention to social, ethical and political aspects of datafication
✔️ 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
✔️ Choose between two specialisations: AI and Society or Cognitive Technology
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For the second time in just three years since its launch, the BSc in Data Science & Society has been voted a top-rated programme in the Netherlands!
Application deadline
- 1 May
Upcoming Events
- Parents & caregivers session: 18 May 2026
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Frequently asked questions
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen awards a Bachelor's Degree on completion of this programme.
The programme runs for 3 years.
Tuition for international students is EUR 14,000 per year (EUR 2,694 per year for local students).
The programme is taught in English.
The next intake is Sep 2027, starting September 1, 2027.
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