Information Science

The University of Groningen offers NL Scholarships to international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to do their master’s in the Netherlands. Read more on the NL Scholarships and on how to apply.

Hello! I'm Wessel Heerema, I'm 21 and I'm a Master's student of Communication and Information Sciences, track Information Science. My greatest passions are computers and languages, even outside of the study.

A Professional Group of Academics Who are Brimming with Expertize
I enrolled in this study fresh out of the Bachelor’s degree programme. As I was starting on my BA thesis, I had to think about how to move forward: if I stopped right after, I would enter the job market at a very young age with little experience in the latest technologies. In the end, my study adviser convinced me to do the Master’s, as it would give me a head start in my professional career. Afterwards, I was fully convinced by the opportunity to follow a full-time internship.
The skills that you learn in this Master’s degree programme are indispensable for those looking to go into IT. You will use LLMs, topic modelling and more in a wide range of applications. It builds upon the Bachelor’s study without assuming that you did the full study. Nevertheless, you will find yourself in a small, friendly and professional group of academics who are brimming with expertize. With that, my positive experience with classmates and the faculty in the Bachelor’s carried over to the Master’s.

Specialization in Language Technology
Groningen is the signature academic city of the Northern provinces. Given my prior education, it made sense to continue learning in the city. Furthermore, Information Science at the University of Groningen is one of few studies in the Netherlands to specialize in language technology, which aligns closely with my interests. All things considered, I had little reason to study anywhere else!
Once I get my diploma, I intend to go to work straight away. I would like to apply my knowledge from the study in a business environment, whichever one it will be. After all, companies and government institutions are looking for young talent in IT, so I will take my chance if I can.

Tip
Look into the possibilities! A Master’s degree programme gives you a lot more freedom to choose any trajectory that you want. Make use of it, but you can only do that by consulting your study adviser or programme coordinator. That is how you get your 60 study points with satisfaction.