MSc in Artificial Intelligence
Curriculum
Students are required to complete a total of 30 credits of coursework, including 12 credits of core courses, 12 credits of elective courses and a 6-credit compulsory Capstone Project course. Students are advised to commence the Capstone Project after completing all core courses. All the courses are normally held on weekday evenings as well as Saturday mornings or afternoons on HKUST campus. For details, please refer to the ARIN course list.
Admission and English Proficiency Requirements
Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline. Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in other disciplines must have at least two years of post-qualification work experience relevant to the program. For English Proficiency Requirements, please refer to HKUST Fok Ying Tung Graduate School.
Program Fee
The nominal program fee for 2025/26 Fall intake is HK$360,000 (full-time study to be paid in 2 installments and part-time study to be paid in 4 installments).
Application
All applications are considered on a competitive and rolling basis. Early online application is strongly recommended. For admission details and procedures, please refer to HKUST Fok Ying Tung Graduate School.
For 2025/26 Fall intake (September 2025)
Application Deadline | |
All Applicants |
1 November 2024 (Round 1) 1 January 2025 (Round 2) |
Career Prospect
Upon completion of this program, graduates can pursue a wide range of career opportunities in various sectors beyond traditional Computer Science and Engineering roles. Graduates can explore job prospects not only in large companies but also in small startups established in response to government initiatives. The program opens a wide spectrum of AI-related job opportunities, offering graduates the flexibility to thrive in the dynamic AI landscape both locally and globally.