Information Science-Uni

Useable software
A good computer system is one thing, but a system that meets its users’ needs is another. This Master’s programme will give you everything you need to become an expert coordinator of ICT, people and organizations.

The Netherlands is the European leader in information science. By providing excellent training in a stimulating research environment, Radboud University Nijmegen is thus a leader among leaders, producing graduates who ensure that good software is also useable software.

Broad applications
Our close links with research at the Institute for Computing and Information Sciences (ICIS) mean that you’ll be taught by top researchers and ICT experts. Nijmegen is best known for its specializations in information architecture, systems theory, and the quality and safety of information systems. But we’re also known for our breadth. You might thus find us working on better diagnostic techniques in hospitals, or improving banks’ capacity to move money safely.

During the programme, we’ll help you gain hands-on experience of ICT in professional life. And thanks to our close contacts with the private sector, we guarantee interesting speakers and a wide choice of internship places.

Really challenging training
Our programme has been praised by external experts, who have declared it to be both varied and challenging. For example, students run their own software company, GIPHouse, where they practice for careers as managers and ICT specialists. For those who prefer to develop a proficiency in research, there’s the research lab. The overall programme takes a personal approach with individual supervision. All students work in a modern building with excellent facilities.

Extending the boundaries
Nijmegen’s information specialists work closely with colleagues from other disciplines, such as law, medicine, brain research, and artificial intelligence. Because information systems have a wide application, this programme shows you how to look beyond the borders of your own discipline. The annual study trips – to countries such as India, Uganda and South Africa – will enable you to extend your own boundaries. You’ll also learn how excellent information systems can be set up even when resources are limited.

The programme
This one-year programme is structured as follows:

	Mandatory courses, including information science, business rules, security in organizations, research methods, information and science, philosophy (30 EC)
	Specialization courses (6 EC)
	Elective courses (6 EC)
	Master’s thesis (18 EC)

Once you’ve graduated, you’ll be awarded a Master of Science degree.

Career prospects
There’s a big demand for highly trained information experts who can apply good, user-friendly technology. Many of our students are offered jobs even before they’ve graduated. Most graduates go into industry, banking and insurance, or to public-sector organizations such as schools and hospitals.

Admission requirements

	The equivalent of a Dutch Bachelor’s degree in Information Science (as evaluated by the examinations commission)
	If there are gaps in your knowledge (as determined by an evaluation commission), you’ll be asked to attend a self-access programme and to take an entrance exam before starting the programme
	Fluency in both written and spoken English. Non-native speakers of English require a TOEFL score of at least 550 or IELTS 6.5

Application

This Master’s programme begins in September. Registration closes on 1 January for students outside the EEA and on 1 April for students from EEA countries.

If you are not from the European Economic Area (EEA) and you apply before 1 March, we can guarantee accommodation as well as help with getting a visa and a residence permit. If you are from the EEA and you apply before 1 May, we can guarantee accommodation during your stay at the University.
If you apply after these dates, we will still consider your application, but unfortunately cannot provide the assistance described above. If you intend to apply for a scholarship, please make sure you send your request for admission well before the closing date of the scholarship programme.

More information
www.ru.nl/science
Student coordinator: Mr. T. Schouten, Email: t.schouten@cs.ru.nl

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