Become a highly skilled data scientist through the Engineering Doctorate program in Data Science, a two-year post-master’s curriculum.
Ready to work, not done learning? Our two-year Engineering Doctorate program offers you specialized expertise and professional hard and soft skills relevant to industry. And so boosting your career prospects and allowing you to make a real-world impact through research. You’ll collaborate closely with industry partners, receive financial support, and gain recognition for your professional development.
Application for the EngD in Data Science – now closed
Due to an overwhelming response, the application period for the March 2025 selection has closed earlier than expected. We’ve reached the maximum number of candidates for this round. We understand this may come as disappointing news for those still hoping to apply. We are truly impressed by the strong interest in the program, and we encourage you to keep an eye out for future opportunities. Every six months, a new selection period begins with our next Data Challenge Week on the horizon. Next application round will open in April 2025.
If you’d like to be part of the next selection period, we recommend applying early to secure your spot. Stay connected with us for updates on upcoming deadlines and opportunities.
Thank you for your understanding and continued interest in the EngD in Data Science. Your passion for data-driven innovation is what drives us forward.
About EngD in Data Science
The EngD program stands out for its industry-focused approach, preparing you for a career as a data scientist and an independent designer, unlike the PhD., which emphasizes independent research. As an EngD candidate, you’ll be employed by TU/e. You will receive a salary and comprehensive benefits. Over two years, you’ll deepen your knowledge, gain practical experience, and enhance your professional skills working on real life projects.
Why choose an EngD Data Science?
Industry focus
Gain practical skills for real-world careers in technology design.
Hands-on experience
Dive into real projects with leading companies
Personalized development
Customize your learning to match your career goals.
International community
Join our strong and divers community
Study Program & Curriculum
In our EngD program, you shape your own path by creating a personalized training and supervision plan in the first year. This plan guides your development and helps you excel in your chosen field. You’ll explore training projects, elective courses, and compulsory courses to refine your skills. In the second year, you’ll apply your knowledge through a hands-on project with a company. Over two years, you will deepen your expertise and execute a design project with industry partners, leading to an Engineering Doctorate degree.
My time at JADS has been truly transformative
My time at JADS has been truly transformative
“My time at JADS has been truly transformative. The EngD program gave me the space to merge my passion for football with data science. At JADS, I could attend workshops, competitions, and events in this field in addition to having my one-year thesis for the Dutch Football Association. None of these would have been possible without JADS’ backing. I owe my current position to them.”
Trust the process
Trust the process
“‘Trust the process’ was the guiding principle from the first day of the EngD program. With a background in Electrical and Computer Engineering, I aspired to become a Data Scientist. The program provided me with the skills and knowledge to achieve this and offered unforgettable moments that I still cherish.”
Honing on my skills
Honing on my skills
“My experience at JADS was transformative. The practice-oriented projects honed my skills. The JADS network opened doors to exciting opportunities. JADS accelerated my career in data science and AI, equipping me with the knowledge and connections to thrive in this field.”
JADS provided a dynamic environment to develop myself both personally and professionally
JADS provided a dynamic environment to develop myself both personally and professionally
“During my EngD, JADS provided me with a dynamic environment to develop myself both personally and professionally. The EngD program and the university as a whole were a perfect fit for me. I still enjoy coming back to JADS to join events and guide current students.”
Elevating me from a data analyst to a data scientist
Elevating me from a data analyst to a data scientist
“JADS transformed my career, elevating me from a data analyst to a data scientist. It taught me data science is a process that combines the art and science of problem-solving through data, a skill crucial for solving diverse business challenges from manufacturing to tech.”
Collaborated with diverse peers, worked on real-world projects, and achieved personal and professional growth, all while creating cherished memories.
Collaborated with diverse peers, worked on real-world projects, and achieved personal and professional growth, all while creating cherished memories.
JADS provided me with the chance to immerse myself in a diverse, intercultural environment, where I collaborated with peers possessing a wide range of technical skills. It also allowed me to engage with various stakeholders, work on practical projects using real-world data, and foster both personal and professional growth, whether independently or as part of a team.
This journey was made all the more enjoyable by the process itself and the invaluable support I received from everyone involved, resulting in a wealth of cherished memories.
I was able to challenge myself and enhance my skills in a safe environment
I was able to challenge myself and enhance my skills in a safe environment
“JADS gave me the opportunity to work with top industries in the Netherlands and evolve my business acumen, tech, and soft skills. This program provided the guidance I needed and the chance to collaborate with colleagues from different backgrounds and cultures. Overall, I was able to challenge myself and enhance my skills in a safe environment.”
"You will find your hidden talents and improve yourself"
"You will find your hidden talents and improve yourself"
“It is intensely challenging, but you will find your hidden talents and improve yourself. You get the benefits of being a student, learn, get work experience and get paid. It is a really valuable program for the rest of your career”
One of the program’s distinctive strengths is its ability to bring people together
One of the program’s distinctive strengths is its ability to bring people together
“The EngD program allowed me to professionalize my career in the world of data. It did that, and a lot more. I had the privilege of connecting with such a wonderful, very smart, and culturally diverse group of people. All were motivated by a profound enthusiasm for the power of data. I believe one of the program’s distinctive strengths is its ability to bring people together, both from within and outside JADS.”
Admission requirements
If you enjoy problem-solving, teamwork, and have strong technical skills, you might be a good candidate for our program. You should have an MSc in Mathematics, Statistics, or Computer Science from an accredited institution like Eindhoven University of Technology, UTwente, Wageningen University or Tilburg University. Experience in applying Data Science technology to real-world problems is also valued. For all requirements go to our Admission requirement page.
Application procedure
You can enter the program only after successfully passing the full admission procedure, which consists of three steps. This process includes providing all required personal information, a thorough assessment through a Data Challenge Week and an application interview.
Application timeline
From applying to the EngD program in Data Science, to actually starting as a trainee at our campus in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands: it has quite a few steps. The overall process, starting with the opening of the application process till starting at our campus, will take about 10 months. We thought a visual might help you guide the process and to manage your expectations. Check the visual timeline here.
The process breaks down like this:
- The application period is opened
- The applications are continuously reviewed
- We inform you about the outcome of your application via email
- When selected, we ask you to confirm your participation to the Data Challenge Week. This is our unique way of selecting new candidates and train current trainees
- After your confirmation we send you the Official Invite and letter for the embassy (if VISA is required) to participate in the Data Challenge Week
- The Data Challenge Week starts
- After participating in the week, we inform you about the outcome via email (selected or rejected)
- When selected, we ask you to confirm
- After your confirmation, we send you the job offer for the traineeship
- After accepting the job offer, we start you onboarding to JADS
- The EngD in Data Science program starts!
If not Data Science, the other EngD programs might spark your engineering passion
JADS is a unique cooperation between Eindhoven University and Tilburg University. As such, the Engineering Doctorate in Data Science is one of 11 EngD programs. Would you like to work on innovative technological solutions for the high tech industry or healthcare? Discover all 11 EngD programs offered by Eindhoven University of Technology: one of JADS’ founders:
New to the city of ‘s-Hertogenbosch, also called Den Bosch? Discover these 10 highlights
Are you visiting Den Bosch for the first time and looking for a list of the city’s highlights? Then this is the place to be. Visit den Bosch, the official tourism office of Den Bosch, has 10 highlights – in random order – listed for you.
EngD in the news
More than 90% of the foreign graduates from the EngD program Data Science find a first job in The Netherlands. Our alumni now work at companies like ASML, Unilever, Schiphol, KPN, Coolblue, and many more.
Leading companies, markets, and businesses in many fields are hiring big data infrastructure professionals at doctorate level to help them store, explore, process, access, visualize the terabytes of data that they collect daily. While the volume of data produced and stored grows exponentially, there is a severe shortage of talent to design data infrastructure and pipelines and to turn complex data into valuable business insights.
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