The MSc Artificial Intelligence programme, starting in September 2023, is offered by the Department of Computer Science of the University of Cyprus (CS-UCY). The programme will be delivered in English and was recently certified by the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education. CS-UCY is already participating in the delivery of two other postgraduate programmes delivered in English, the MSc Data Science programme, and the MSc Cognitive Systems programme.
The aim of the MSc Artificial Intelligence is to be a modern programme, containing a strong interdisciplinary element as required by modern human-centric, explainable, and responsible artificial intelligence. Its compulsory courses include courses on artificial intelligence and ethics, as well as on artificial intelligence and entrepreneurship. Providing career counselling to students is a high priority, with the aim of helping all graduates to successfully pursue an AI-related career, possibly set up their own start-ups.
The programme lasts 1.5 years (90-102 ECTS)
Mandatory courses (totaling 42 ECTS):
AI Fundamentals
Machine Learning
Research Methodology and Professional Practices in AI
AI on the Edge Webinars
AI Ethics and Policy Making
AI Entrepreneurship
Elective courses (8 ECTS each):
- Natural Language Processing
- AI in Medicine
- Deep Learning
- Computer Vision
- Machine Learning for Graphics and Computer Vision
- Cognitive Programming for Human-centric AI
- Computational Neuroscience
- Human-centered intelligent user interfaces
- Principles of Ontological Databases
- Internet of Things
- AI and Creativity
- Big Data Analytics
- Data Visualization
- Cloud Computing
MSc Thesis can be replaced with two elective courses
Summer activities (totaling 12 ECTS)
(Optional participation but providing important added value)
AI Camp
Industrial/research internship (following evaluation it could be counted as an elective course)
The minimum qualifications required to apply are:
- University degree in pure/applied sciences (computer science, mathematics, etc.) or engineering (computer engineering, biomedical engineering) or cognitive science, with a minimum degree of 6.5/10. If the qualification is not available at the time of the application, it must be presented before the beginning of the programme in September.
- Basic knowledge of artificial intelligence and computer programming acquired through previous studies or work experience.
- Proof of very good knowledge of English.
Submission of applications for September 2023 entrance:
Applications can be submitted electronically using the online application system http://ucy.ac.cy/postgraduate_appl_en by Thursday, 20th April 2023 until 12 noon.
The applications should include the following:
- A Curriculum Vitae
- Certified copies of university degrees or confirmation of graduation (Admitted candidates will need to submit the certified degrees along with the acceptance of the offer to the University of Cyprus before their registration).
- Copies of Transcripts for all university degrees.
- A brief statement of personal goals and scientific interests (up to 2 pages).
- The names and emails of at least two (2) referees (University Professors) familiar with the candidate and his/her academic performance. Candidates should request letters of recommendation to be sent directly to the University. The Department may request additional confidential information from referees. The reference letters are electronically submitted through the online application system.
Fees: EUR 5.125
Scholarships
Α number of scholarships, for full or partial coverage of tuition fees, for new incoming students at Master’s level are offered. Interested candidates can declare their interest in Step 11 of the online application form.
Additional information can be provided by the Programme Coordinator, Professor Elpida Keravnou-Papailiou (elpida@ucy.ac.cy)
