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Stellenbosch University, South Africa
The MSc in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence is a structured master's programme at Stellenbosch University for students with a strong mathematical and computational background. It covers the fundamentals of machine learning and AI plus advanced techniques at the research forefront. It is presented in person on the Stellenbosch campus from January to December each year.
Faculty: Data Science and Computational Thinking | Department: School for Data Science and Computational Thinking | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
The programme has three 60-credit blocks totalling 180 credits: compulsory core modules (Applied Machine Learning at Scale, Foundations of Deep Learning, Mathematics for Machine Learning, Probabilistic Modelling and Reasoning), elective modules (e.g. Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Reinforcement Learning and Planning, Monte Carlo Methods, Sequence Modelling), and a 60-credit Research Project (Machine Learning). Students must obtain at least 50% for the research project and for each module.
One of: an honours degree in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Mathematics or Mathematical Statistics; a four-year bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; or an equivalent qualification in a field closely linked to machine learning. Applicants must have demonstrable proficiency in Python or an equivalent programming language, be comfortable with numerical linear algebra and multivariable calculus, and have basic knowledge of probability and statistics. Supporting documents: CV, motivational letter and a statement of research interest/outline. Final approval rests with the departmental academic committee and programme coordinator, taking capacity into account.
The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.
Engineering
Stellenbosch University, South Africa
Engineering
Stellenbosch University, South Africa
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