The Engineering Doctorate program Data Science is a two-year post-master’s program. It qualifies its students to become top-level professional data scientists.
The EngD program Data Science qualifies its students to become top-level professionals, who are able to help industry and business with their innovative data science solutions. They aim for a career in a big data environment that truly leverages their academic experience and talents in the fast growing in-demand field of Data Science.
About EngD
An EngD program is a more industry-oriented alternative to a PhD trajectory. Whilst a PhD is focused on a career as an independent researchers, an EngD prepares a trainee for an industrial career as a technological designer. Like a PhD candidate, an EngD candidate will have the status of TU/e employee after being selected for this program, and receive a salary and attractive benefits package. For more information please read the following documents:
- Report CCTO is the leading document in which we present the design of our EngD program.
- Compendium presents the facts and figures, such as, the trainee intake, the cooperation with the business community (number and type of projects), the list of graduation projects, and our alumni community.
- Addendum EngD DS organization presents, at high level, the management structure and the main stakeholders.
- Addendum EngD DS mentoring describes different perspectives of coaching and supervision integrated in our program.
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.”
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.”
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.”
JADS provided a dynamic environment to develop myself both personally and professionaly
JADS provided a dynamic environment to develop myself both personally and professionaly
“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.”
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.”
Study Program & Curriculum
In two years, you will deepen your technological knowledge, gain practical experience, work on your professional skills, and carry out a technological design project for one of our industry partners. The technological designer programs lead to an Engineering Doctorate degree. These programs are given under the banner of 4TU.School for Technological Design; the Stan Ackermans Institute, a joint initiative of the four universities of technology in the Netherlands.
The EngD program Data Science offers an interdisciplinary learning environment devoted to professional training in knowledge, skills, and competencies that are required of a data scientist at doctorate level. The program aims to broaden and specialize the professional profile of students in a personalized way. By means of nine independent educational modules, the program integrates the fundamental elements of the data science process: preparation, exploration, analytics, visualization, mining, and business intelligence, from a design perspective.
EngD Cases
Important note about the application procedure
The registration for the Data Challenge Week is open.
If you want to apply for the EngD Data Science program, please apply via our Application for EngD Data Science page
Every 6 months there will be a Data Challenge week. The next Data Challenge week will take place March 15 – 22, 2024.
> If you require a VISA to visit the Netherlands, you need to apply before December 1st, 2023.
> If no visa is required, you need to apply before January 1st, 2024.
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.
In not Data Science, these other EngD programs might spark your engineering passion
JADS is an 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.
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