The Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (MSAI) at NTU’s College of Computing and Data Science (CCDS) is a coursework-based graduate degree designed for professionals and graduates who want to deepen their expertise in AI theory, methodologies, and applications. The programme trains students to design, implement, and manage AI systems while also cultivating the skills to address project management, policy, and ethical considerations.
Students gain a strong foundation through core courses in machine learning, deep learning, mathematics for AI, and AI ethics, and may further specialise with electives across diverse domains such as computer vision, natural language processing, robotics, IoT data, and generative AI. Hands-on learning is embedded throughout the programme via course projects, an AI Master Project, and internship opportunities, ensuring graduates are equipped with practical skills and research-informed insights.
Graduates of the MSAI programme will be prepared to take on advanced roles in industry, government, and research, leading innovations in AI deployment, building intelligent systems, and shaping the responsible use of AI technologies in Singapore and globally.
Graduate Admission – Required Documents
Applicants must upload the following documents when applying online (requirements vary slightly by applicant type):
Identity documents – NRIC (for Singapore Citizens/PRs) or Passport biodata page (for all).
Passes – Re-Entry Permit, Employment Pass, or Dependent Pass (if applicable).
Curriculum Vitae (CV).
English language proficiency – TOEFL (iBT ≥ 100) / IELTS (≥ 6.5) OR certification of English as medium of instruction (MOI).
Official Bachelor’s degree certificate – in English and/or original foreign-language version.
Official transcript(s) – in English and/or original foreign-language version.
Applicants still completing their degree should submit the most recent transcript.
Application portal entries – GPA score and reason for pursuing the programme.
Optional – GRE scores and reference letters.
Notes:
All documents must be uploaded online before submission. Hardcopies are not needed at application stage.
Applicants should carefully consider their ability to manage work/personal/financial commitments.
Admission deferment may not be considered.
MSAI programme is an intensive one-year full-time (or 2-year part-time) programme by coursework. Students will be awarded the Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence after completion of study. The minimum and maximum periods of candidature for full-time candidates are 12 and 30 months respectively.
For part-time candidates, they are 24 and 48 months respectively. The programme consists of a total of 30 Academic Units (AUs), with 12 AUs stemming from core courses and 18 AUs from master project and elective courses, covering general AI techniques and techniques especially for image, video, IOT and time series data. Each course is 3 AUs and has 39 contact hours consisting of lectures, tutorials, example classes and labs over 13 weeks.
The master project of AI is a one-year project with 6 AUs. The master project is not a compulsory component. The bridging course, Python Programming, with zero AU is for students who have graduated from bachelor programmes with limited programming training and working adults who do not usually write codes. All students can take the bridging course in their first semester. It is not a compulsory course.
Top 5 Careers in Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Data Scientist
- Business Intelligence Developer
- Research Scientist
- Big Data Engineer/Architect
The tuition fees for Academic Year 2025/26 and after are as follows:
| Tuition Fees | S$63,220 |
| Deposit Fees | S$5,000 – This amount will be deducted from the first billing. Non-refundable & non-transferable (Payable upon acceptance of offer of admission) |
| Payment Schedule | Full-time students will be billed in 2 semesters while part-time students will be billed in 4 semesters. |
*All fees shown are inclusive of 9% prevailing GST.
Please note the following:
- All fees shown are inclusive of the prevailing Goods and Services Tax (GST).
- The above fees are based on the shortest candidature period. Additional fees will be determined and applied on a case-by-case basis.
- There is an application fee of S$50.
- A one-time miscellaneous fee will be billed every academic year. Please click here for details.
- Tuition fees do not include the cost of recommended textbooks and other course materials. The costs of travel, accommodation and miscellaneous expenses must be borne by the student.
- All grants will be distributed evenly across the entire billing period, whether it is 2 semesters for full-time students or 4 semesters for part-time students. (The tuition fee will be paid in two instalments at the beginning of each semester. Study grants and other incentives will also be applied to these two instalments.)
- The university currently has no scholarship, government service agreement, or service obligation scheme available for students.
- The fees and grants are reviewed annually and subject to revision
- Students who withdraw from the programme after making tuition fee or miscellaneous fee payment(s) will not be refunded for any amounts already paid.
Financial Assistance:
(AY2025 intake onwards)
For academic year starting in 2025, Singaporeans and permanent residents who enrol in self-financed master’s by coursework programmes at NTU will enjoy a $5,000 subsidy, with those in need of financial aid will receive up to $15,000.
Starting from AY2026 intake, all Singaporeans and permanent residents will also receive an additional $5,000 CCDS study grant.
All NTU alumni will receive an additional 10 per cent tuition fee rebate.
Scholarships:
(Singapore Citizens only) The Singapore Digital (SG:D) Scholarship is offered by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA). Click here for more information about the scholarship.
International Students
Please view more information Here.
Frequently Asked Question
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Contact Us
Please contact [email protected] for more information on MSAI.