Five years of strong NSE results for JADS Data Science Master
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The results of the 2026 National Student Survey (NSE) are in, and the Master Data Science in Business and Entrepreneurship (DSBE) once again receives high ratings from its students. With an overall score of 4.03 out of 5, the program continues a strong track record, scoring above the national average for the fifth consecutive year.
A particularly notable result is the score for connection to professional practice and careers. DSBE scores 4.25, the highest of all data science master’s programs in the Netherlands and well above the national average of 3.36.
NSE 2026 results at a glance
| Category | DSBE | National average |
|---|---|---|
| General satisfaction | 4.04 | 3.82 |
| Content and organization of teaching | 3.90 | 3.81 |
| Connection to professional practice/career | 4.25 | 3.36 |
| Teachers | 3.96 | 3.90 |
| Guidance and counseling | 4.08 | 3.80 |
| Examination and assessment | 3.81 | 3.70 |
| Engagement and contact | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Overall | 4.03 | 3.70 |
Source: National Student Survey (NSE) 2026. Comparison with Dutch master’s programs in Data Science and related fields.
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Theory and practice, connected
At JADS, students combine academic knowledge with practical experience. Throughout the program, they work on real challenges from industry and society, collaborate with organizations, and learn how data science can create value in practice.
The NSE results suggest that students recognize and appreciate this approach.
What students and alumni say
“I love to work with actual companies and solve actual problems that the companies do have instead of just working with simulated data and pretending like you’re solving a real world problem.”
Aisja, DSBE student
Source: Meet Master student Aisja: “We tackle real-world problems using actual data sets, not simulated ones.”
“When searching for a data science master, what stood out for me in the MSDE program was the strong focus on how to apply data science within businesses. I prefer to apply knowledge instead of researching and I think it is valuable to be educated about the practical side of data science.”
Niels Verstappen, DSBE alumnus
Source: Combining a Master Data Science with a startup: Interview with Niels Verstappen
“It was exactly the combination I was looking for: a strong technical basis, but also a focus on business and entrepreneurship. And the practical orientation really stood out to me. It’s about using data science to solve real-world problems in a business context.”
Danica, DSBE student
Source: From South Africa to JADS: Danica’s path into data science and business
“That connection with practice is important. You learn the theory, but you also see how it works when real companies are involved.”
Eugen, DSBE student
Source: Master’s student interview: how Eugen Falca turned initiative into impact at JADS
“I wanted a program with theoretical depth, but also something strongly connected to practice. I found that combination at JADS.”
Eva, DSBE alumna
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Consistently valued by students
DSBE also scores highly on engagement and contact (4.19), guidance and counseling (4.08), and general satisfaction (4.04). Together, these results paint a consistent picture: students value the combination of academic rigor, personal guidance, and practical relevance that characterizes the program.
For JADS, the results are encouraging and provide motivation to keep improving and evolving the learning experience for future students.
For more information about the Master DSBE, visit this page: Master’s Program Data Science in Business and Entrepreneurship
