MS Applied Artificial Intelligence at University of Chicago

Programme overview

The MS in Applied AI is the University of Chicago's first master's degree dedicated to applied artificial intelligence. It is a full-time, cohort-based programme taught in downtown Chicago, with students building a portfolio of applied AI projects.

Faculty: Physical Sciences Division, Data Science Institute | Department: Data Science Institute | Duration: 9 courses over three 10-week quarters (full-time) | Intake: Autumn 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

Four core courses cover AI foundations, advanced architectures and applications, AI safety and governance, and leadership in AI-native organizations, followed by five electives chosen across three pillars (industry applications, intelligent agents and emerging systems, and AI infrastructure). Past electives include Agentic AI Ops, Production AI in the Cloud, AI in Biomedicine and Multi-Modal Agents.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Programme-specific: bachelor's degree required. Two letters of recommendation (one professional, one academic), candidate statement of up to 700 words, resume/CV, two short video prompts, and transcripts from all prior institutions (unofficial at application). International applicants not meeting the waiver criteria need TOEFL iBT 102 (prior scale) or 5 (current scale) or IELTS 7. Application fee $90. Deadlines for Autumn 2027: November 9, 2026 (first priority), December 7, 2026 (second priority), January 26, 2027 (final). Full-time in-person programme is visa-eligible.

Intake: Autumn 2027

Duration: 9 courses over three 10-week quarters (full-time)

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