The Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (MSAI) programme is created for students who wish to develop, design and implement AI systems and at the same time cultivate a deep understanding of AI for project management and policy making.
The programme emphasizes on AI theory, techniques and tools to solve real world problems with multiple types of constraints, e.g. problems with limited training data and big data problems. Equipped with both theoretical and activity-based learning, this will allow graduates to upgrade their competencies and skills.
Admission Requirements
The following documents are to be submitted online via the Graduate Admission System:
For admissions matters and enquiries, please email directly to the followings:
MSAI: ccds-msai@ntu.edu.sg
Programme Structure & Duration
MSAI programme is an intensive one-year full-time (or 2-year part-time) programme by coursework. Students will be awarded the Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence after completion of study. The minimum and maximum periods of candidature for full-time candidates are 12 and 30 months respectively.
For part-time candidates, they are 24 and 48 months respectively. The programme consists of a total of 30 Academic Units (AUs), with 12 AUs stemming from core courses and 18 AUs from master project and elective courses, covering general AI techniques and techniques especially for image, video, IOT and time series data. Each course is 3 AUs and has 39 contact hours consisting of lectures, tutorials, example classes and labs over 13 weeks.
The master project of AI is a one-year project with 6 AUs. The master project is not a compulsory component. The bridging course, Python Programming, with zero AU is for students who have graduated from bachelor programmes with limited programming training and working adults who do not usually write codes. All students can take the bridging course in their first semester. It is not a compulsory course.
Curriculum
Career Prospects
Top 5 Careers in Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Data Scientist
- Business Intelligence Developer
- Research Scientist
- Big Data Engineer/Architect
Additional Information
The tuition fees for Academic Year 2025/26 and after are as follows:
| Tuition Fees | S$63,220 |
| Deposit Fees | S$5,000 – This amount will be deducted from the first billing. Non-refundable & non-transferable (Payable upon acceptance of offer of admission) |
| Payment Schedule | Full-time students will be billed in 2 semesters while part-time students will be billed in 4 semesters. |
*All fees shown are inclusive of 9% prevailing GST.
Please note the following:
- All fees shown are inclusive of the prevailing Goods and Services Tax (GST).
- The above fees are based on the shortest candidature period. Additional fees will be determined and applied on a case-by-case basis.
- There is an application fee of S$50.
- A one-time miscellaneous fee will be billed every academic year. Please click here for details.
- Tuition fees do not include the cost of recommended textbooks and other course materials. The costs of travel, accommodation and miscellaneous expenses must be borne by the student.
- All grants will be distributed evenly across the entire billing period, whether it is 2 semesters for full-time students or 4 semesters for part-time students. (The tuition fee will be paid in two instalments at the beginning of each semester. Study grants and other incentives will also be applied to these two instalments.)
- The university currently has no scholarship, government service agreement, or service obligation scheme available for students.
- The fees and grants are reviewed annually and subject to revision
Financial Assistance:
Singaporeans and permanent residents who enrol in self-financed master’s by coursework programmes at NTU will enjoy a $5,000 subsidy, with those in need of financial aid will receive up to $15,000.
All Singaporeans who enrol in MSAI, MSCS or MSDS programmes will also receive an additional $5,000 study grant.
All NTU alumni will receive an additional 10 per cent tuition fee rebate.
SCs and SPRs may enjoy tuition fee subsidies under SkillsFuture Singapore (For enquiry: sfcredit@ntu.edu.sg)
Scholarships:
(Singapore Citizens only) The Singapore Digital (SG:D) Scholarship is offered by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA). Click here for more information about the scholarship.
International Students
Please view more information Here.
Frequently Asked Question
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Contact Us
Please contact ccds-msai@ntu.edu.sg for more information on MSAI.