Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence

Specialize in one of four industry-aligned concentrations:

Khoury College of Computer Sciences

• Machine learning: Gain hands-on experience developing and applying advanced machine learning models to solve real-world problems across industries.
• Robotics and agent-based systems: Develop intelligent robots and autonomous agents, focusing on automation, interaction, and smart system design.

College of Engineering

• Computer vision: Apply AI and ML to advanced visual tasks, including image restoration, rendering, navigation, and pattern classification.

Bouvé College of Health Sciences

• Health data: Apply AI and ML to real-world health challenges, working with clinical, public health, and wellness data to build equitable and responsible health technologies.

• Opportunities for paid, full-time co-ops or internships with Khoury College’s industry partner organizations such as: Amazon, Allen Institute for AI, Roche/Genentech, Goldman Sachs, Nok Nok Labs, Sway AI, U.S. Soccer Federation, and more
• The research facilities and network of an R1 institution in AI, a key area of study for Khoury College, including the Institute for Experiential AI, AI Ethics Advisory Board, the World Economic Forum’s Global AI Action Alliance, and more
• In-depth knowledge and experience in technical, interdisciplinary, and ethical aspects of AI
• Career pathways for aspiring AI specialists, strategists/developers, and researchers/doctoral candidates
• Customize your studies with full-time or part-time options

This degree prepares you for leadership roles in AI through collaborative projects, research, and the real-time challenges of corporate partners. Northeastern is a leader in co-ops and internships—taking a fully experiential approach to AI. You’ll learn to develop programs that solve problems like:

• Bringing a voice to the speech-impaired
• Driving advances in climate resilience
• Predicting disease outbreaks
• Removing algorithmic biases in financial services and FinTech
• Increasing ethical AI implementation to assess cybersecurity risks

You can opt to include a four- to eight-month full-time, paid co-op in AI as part of your program. We partner with top companies, creative startups, and nonprofits across industries. You may also be able to build a co-op with your current employer.

Applicants must submit the online application and all required admission materials no later than the stated deadlines to be considered for admission. Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis.

• Online application and application fee

• PDF or scanned copies of unofficial undergraduate transcripts; you can submit official transcripts from colleges/universities attended at the time of admission

  • The Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) is a required assessment of all transcripts and documents from non-U.S. accredited post-secondary education institutions. (Review the FCE requirements by country.)

• Statement of purpose that should include career goals and expected outcomes and benefits from the program

• Recent professional resumé listing detailed position responsibilities

• Two letters of recommendation

• General GPA minimums: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, 8.0 on a 10.0 scale, or 80 on a 100 scale

• Recommended TOEFL iBT score of 4.5 examination score (international students only)

• GRE Optional

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