MSc Artificial Intelligence (AI) at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)

Programme overview

The international Master’s program in Artificial Intelligence (AI) is based on a solid foundation and education in the field of Computer Science. The program consists of three main pillars: symbolic AI (such as Expert Systems and Logical Calculi), subsymbolic AI (such as Deep and Machine Learning) and AI systems and applications. The degree course offers a broad variety of topics and specializations.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering | Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) | Study mode: full-time; English-taught; part-time option | Intake: Winter semester | Location: Erlangen, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

The program encompasses 120 ECTS credits, usually split over four semesters at a rate of 30 ECTS credits per semester. This section will give some further detail. Please also refer to the official study regulations, especially the FPO, and the standard degree program structure.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission: Master: Qualification assessment. Application deadline: Winter semester: 31.05.; Summer semester: not possible. Requirements: Completion of an excellent Bachelor’s degree or a corresponding qualification in Computer Science, in a related scientific or technical field, or in Mathematics. Proficiency and experience in both using and programming computers. Besides familiarity with the basic concepts of computers and Computer Science, we expect that you have solid programming experience. A well-rounded education in Mathematics. International Students A solid command of the English language – TOEFL score of at least 560 or equivalent qualification, e.g. confirmation of the university that the Bachelor´s program was taught in English. Students should be interested in staying in Germany for at least two years. Evidence of the student’s subject knowledge either on the basis of a “Graduate Record Examination (GRE)”, stating FAU as the “designated recipient”, or a comparable standardized test Application process Applicat Language: German language skills for international applicants: No knowledge of German required

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.campo.fau.de/qisserver/pages/cs/sys/portal/hisinoneStartPage.faces?sessionlanguage=en&page=Applicants

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