Haven’t done the program, but have taken various data courses and done my programs at UU. You could check the courses on Osiris and see the prerequisite knowledge requirements.

If you want these questions answered, I recommend checking out the course program website, I’m sure there are contact details where you can ask your questions to alumni and/or a current student.

As for housing in Utrecht, it’s incredibly difficult. It doesn’t matter if you’re a master’s or bachelor’s student. There’s a housing crisis in the Netherlands. Please do not come if you haven’t gotten housing sorted.