Overview

Throughout the Artificial Intelligence MSc programme from Heriot-Watt University Dubai you will develop skills in specialist areas with clear applications in industry, including data mining, pattern recognition and machine learning. The MSc project in some cases can be carried out in collaboration with an outside industrial or academic organisation.

Key facts:

Full-time students take four courses each semester and ordinarily must take all core courses.

This programme is Euro-Inf accredited. The accreditation is proof that our programme is of high quality and meets high international academic and professional standards. The Euro-Inf accreditation is recognised by employers and has Europe-wide international recognition.

Accreditation

This Artificial Intelligence programme from Heriot-Watt University Dubai is accredited by the BCS, the chartered institute of IT.

The Dubai Campus is accredited by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) and fully licensed to teach its degrees in Dubai. All graduates receive a British degree that is accredited by Royal Charter in the UK.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biologically Inspired Computation
Data Mining and Machine Learning

3D Graphics and Animation
Advanced Interaction Design
Advanced Software Engineering
Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Agents
Computer Games Programming
Software Engineering Foundations
Big Data Management
Intelligent Robotics
Applied Text Analytics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-09 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00

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Most students apply 6–10 months in advance of their chosen intake. We can accept applications up until 3 weeks before the start of each intake.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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90

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Artificial Intelligence View 16 other Masters in Artificial Intelligence in United Arab Emirates

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Academic requirements

GPA

First Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

For MSc entry, a good relevant Honours degree (first or second class) with a substantial academic component of computing or IT that includes study of databases and programming will be considered.
Applicants with an engineering or mathematics background may also be considered.
If you hold a degree from a different background and believe you may qualify for this programme or to find out more about the entry requirements for this programme, please send an email.

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Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

103350 AED/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 103350 AED per year during 12 months.
National

103350 AED/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 103350 AED per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Dubai

5300 - 9200 AED /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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