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PhD Artificial Intelligence at University of Missouri-Columbia

University of Missouri-Columbia, United States

Programme overview

The Doctor of Philosophy in Artificial Intelligence (PhD AI) program offers an advanced, research-focused education in the transformative field of artificial intelligence. AI is revolutionizing industries such as healthcare, technology, and manufacturing, with applications in areas like machine learning, generative AI, natural language processing, and autonomous systems. This program equips students with expertise in core and advanced topics, including deep learning, computer vision, and bioinformatics, while fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation.

Faculty: College of Engineering  |  Department: Artificial Intelligence  |  Duration: 72 credit hours  |  Location: Columbia, MO, United States

What you will study

The PhD AI program requires a minimum of 72 credit hours beyond the bachelor’s degree. All students completing the PhD must fulfill the following minimum requirements:

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for high-impact careers as AI scientists, academic researchers, and industry leaders, or for entrepreneurial ventures in cutting-edge AI-driven technologies.

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Application information

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate programmes apply through the Graduate School online application for admission, which requires a qualifying bachelor degree and at least a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of baccalaureate coursework; School of Law, School of Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine and Occupational Therapy Doctorate have their own application processes.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.missouri.edu/admissions/

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