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MSc/MA Human and Artificial Intelligence at University of Technology Nuremberg (UTN)

University of Technology Nuremberg (UTN), Germany

Programme overview

The accredited, English-language Master's programme Human and Artificial Intelligence connects computer science, psychology and philosophy to examine human cognition and artificial intelligence. Students can focus on one discipline, shown on the Master's certificate, or follow a fully interdisciplinary profile, and the degree awarded is an M.Sc. or M.A.

Faculty: Departments Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence and Liberal Arts & Social Sciences  |  Department: Computer Science, Psychology, Philosophy  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Intake: Wintersemester (semester starts 1 October)  |  Location: Nürnberg, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

Foundation modules in the first semester are chosen to fill gaps in prior knowledge, alongside two AI modules. The second semester deepens philosophy, psychology and computer science and starts the two-semester Learning in Transformation project. The third semester has interdisciplinary modules (AI & Ethics, AI & Psychology, Philosophy, Psychology & AI) taught by two professors, and the fourth semester is the Master's thesis. Key Competencies modules cover programming, key competencies and entrepreneurial thinking.

Career pathways

The programme prepares graduates to understand human cognition and manage AI responsibly in science, business and governance.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree (B.Sc., B.A. or equivalent) in computer science, psychology or philosophy, or related or interdisciplinary subjects, with at least 60 ECTS (or one full academic year) in one or more of these subject areas, including its methods and scientific principles. English proficiency: TOEFL iBT 90, IELTS 6.5 overall, Cambridge C1 Advanced, German Abitur with proof of English, or a Bachelor's programme taught entirely in English. Successful aptitude assessment (CV, certificates, transcript, explanatory letter of max. 600 words); German A2 or German-language entrance qualification can be submitted up to registration of the thesis. APS certificate required for degrees from India, China or Vietnam. Applications via UTNexus and uni-assist e.V. (not required for degrees from Germany or the EU/EEA). The programme is free of tuition fees.

Intake: Wintersemester (semester starts 1 October)

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS

Apply through the official page: https://www.utn.de/en/study/application-to-study/

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