Best Universities for MS in Artificial Intelligence in the World

A propitious field with a bright future, Artificial Intelligence or AI technology is a computerized system that has changed the face of emerging technologies globally. This branch of computer science is not just confined to sci-fi films but has seeped into our everyday routine in some way or the other. The google map which you route while driving, your virtual travel booking executive, text autocorrect, face recognition features while unlocking your cell, robot vacuums for cleaning house floors, Cortona/Alexa voice assistants, etc., are all examples of artificial intelligence.

AI deals with the modelling and construction of intelligent machines which act like human beings. These smart machines aid the decision-making procedure through advancements in computer algorithms and big data.

Gartner, an IT research company conducted a study which concluded that the job creation market of Artificial Intelligence will witness an acceleration by the year 2028 with over 2 million employment opportunities sprouting up in this field. There are multiple apps and services which make use of this technology, some of which are not even familiar. It is a new favourite not just in the corporate world but also in the healthcare sector, life sciences, financial services, etc.

With a degree in AI, one can become a research scientist, big data analyst, software engineer, AI engineer, natural language processing engineer, robotics engineer, machine learning engineer, etc. Tech giants are constantly looking out for professionals who can build and manage AI technologies and thus the demand is extremely high for AI professionals. The branch not only promises an excellent pay package but also great growth prospects.

The article explains the significance of this branch of study and highlights top-ranking international universities offering courses/programmes in it. Read below to find out the best universities for artificial intelligence in the world.

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Top Universities in the World for Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Studying abroad is a challenging task. Students need to plan their study abroad process meticulously as it involves an arrangement of finances, application process, travelling, and much more. However, the first step is to know about the universities and colleges. Let us look at some of the best universities for Artificial Intelligence in the world on the basis of of different ranking indices.

Given below is a table which provides the  Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 by Subject Computer Science 2024:

University	Times Higher Education (THE) Best Global Universities for Computer Science (AI) 2024	Subject Score
University of Oxford	1	98.9
Stanford University	2	96.4
Massachusetts Institute of Technology	3	96.2
Carnegie Mellon University	4	96.0
ETH Zurich	5	95.9
Harvard University	6	94.8
University of Cambridge	7	94.5
Imperial College London	8	94.4
Princeton University	9	93.5
University of California Berkeley	10	93.4

We have listed below the Top 10 universities for Artificial Intelligence on the basis of US News & World Report 2024 Rankings:

University	US News & World Report 2024 Rankings for Artificial Intelligence
Tsinghua University	1
Nanyang Technological University (NTU)	2
University of Electronic Science & Technology of China	3
University of Technology Sydney	4
National University of Singapore	5

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Tsinghua University

Incepted in 1911, Tsinghua University was initially known as ‘Tsing Hua Imperial College’. Located in northwest Beijing, it is among one of the most prestigious and prominent universities in China. With 21 schools and 59 departments, the university has more than 3,400 students from overseas studying here and is one of the best colleges for artificial intelligence in the world.

Among its most sought-after courses is Artificial Intelligence (AI), which offers disciplines such as computer science, automation, and electronic communication. Students pursuing this course can conduct research in AI Robotics, Intelligent Computing Lab, Intelligent Transportation, Human Machine Voice Interaction Lab, and Future Media Lab.

Highlights

• A collaborative training platform has been set up by the institute with renowned AI leading organisations such as Ping An, SenseTime, Tencent, Alibaba, Huawei, Meituan, ByteDance, etc.
• Majority of the university faculty members have been earlier employed with famous international universities and have taken care of national-level projects and scientific research.
• Various papers by university students have been featured in top academic conferences such as ICDE, ICML, CVPR, IFAC, ACL, etc.
• Tsinghua University students have been recipients of various honours such as excellent master’s thesis of the university and best papers of conferences.
• Brilliant overseas graduate students pursuing full-time courses obtain scholarships, awards, and assistantships.
• The tuition fee for the Master of Engineering in AI is Chinese Yuan 33,000 RMB/Year (INR 3.8 L).

Conversion Rate: 1 CNY = INR 11.51

 

Nanyang Technological University

Set up in 1991, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) has been constantly ranked the best young university under 50 years old. Overall, it has remained within the top 50 universities with various of its courses among the top 10 internationally. NTU has also been recognized as one of the most beautiful universities in the world many times. For citations for Artificial Intelligence, it has ranked first in Asia and number 3 globally (2010-19). Some of the popular areas of study in the university are Arts, Education, Business, Science, Engineering, International Studies, Medicine, etc.

The university’s BSc (Data Science and Artificial Intelligence) degree course which came into being in 2018 was adjudged one of the 10 best in the subject by Forbes. Students opting for AI will focus on AI techniques, theory and tools for solving real-world issues with various types of constraints. The activity-based learning and theory that the program offers will help graduates enhance their skills.

Highlights

• Among all its faculty and research staff members, two-thirds are from overseas, representing 73 nations.
• Some of the best careers in AI are that of Machine Learning Engineer, Data Scientist, Business Intelligence Developer, Research Scientist, and Big Data Engineer/Architect.
• The university’s Master in Science in AI is a 1-year full-time or two-year part-time course, with SGD 59,817 (INR 3.7 Cr) as its fees for international students.

Conversion Rate: 1 SGD = INR 62.28

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University of Electronic Science & Technology of China

Established in 1956 by the instruction of then Premier Zhou Enlai, the University of Electronic Science & Technology of China is one of the topmost institutions around the globe. Currently, the university is home to more than 37,000 students from all over the world.

Students interested in studying Artif icial Intelligence (AI) at this university will have various specialisations to cover such as human-computer interactions, big data analytics, machine learning, logic/constraint programming, deep learning, natural language processing, large-computing systems and distributed systems, etc.

University of Technology Sydney

The University of Technology Sydney was founded in 1988 and in the year 2022 had a total of 44,615 students, out of which 11,180 were from overseas locations. The university has total alumni of 273,470. According to THE Young University Rankings 2023, it is the highest-performing university in Australia under 50 years of age. As per the graduate outcome survey, 77.5 per cent of UTS Australian-resident undergraduates were in full-time employment four months after completion and 13.3 per cent were in further full-time study.

Highlights

• Students pursuing the AI course at the university learn advanced knowledge in Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Deep Learning, Visualization, etc.
• The AI course has a total credit point of 96, with the cost per credit for 2024 being AUD 1062 (60 K). This means that the total tuition fee sums upto be AUD 1,01,952 (INR  5.78 Cr).
• The duration of the programme is two years (full-time) or four years (part-time).
• As of the academic year 2022, abour 3,610 international students are enrolled in Engineering and Information Technology courses.
• Students passing out with an AI degree have career options such as Natural Language Processing Engineer, AI Analyst, AI Specialist, Machine Learning Engineer, Computer Vision Engineer, etc.

Conversion Rate: 1 AUD = INR 56.70

National University of Singapore

Beginning its journey as a modest medical school, the National University of Singapore was established in 1905 and had only 23 students. Tan Jiak Kim headed the group of businessmen who founded this institution keeping in mind the interests of the local community. The university has 13 undergraduate schools, 4 graduate schools, 60 bachelor’s degrees, 55-second majors, 55-second majors, 22 concurrent degrees, and 35 joint degrees.

The university offers a Master of Computing in Artificial Intelligence which is one of the best in the world. It helps students gain advanced and deep knowledge of IT which helps them build a good future in the IT field. Students have the option to pursue the programme full or part-time. The time that a full-time student would take to complete the course is 1.5 years, whereas part-timers will be able to finish it in 2.5 years. Three years is the maximum candidature. Also, the tuition fee (not including GST) for 1^st semester is SGD 48,000 (INR 29.8 L).

Conversion Rate: 1 SGD = INR 62.28

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