Overview

The degree programme is designed for students who want to gain advanced knowledge in a specialized field of computer science, focusing primarily on artificial intelligence, neural networks, data analysis, processing and data management. Students will gain both deeper theoretical foundations (mathematical principles of artificial intelligence and data analysis) and practical skills necessary for practice (laboratory work and internships).

Cooperation with the commercial sphere, particularly with regional partners (BOSCH, Engel, BMW, and others), is integral to the programme. The cooperation provides our students with options of locations for the compulsory internship and/or work on diploma theses. On top of that, both universities are equipped with state-of-the-art AI laboratories to support the degree programme.

Graduate Profile

Graduates of the programme acquire specific knowledge, skills and competencies in specialized areas of applied informatics – artificial intelligence (machine learning methods, analysis and prediction) and data sciences (data mining, data analysis, large volume data processing, i.e. big data).

Career prospects:

Software engineer - AI specialist
System architect - AI specialist
Machine learning engineer
Machine learning researcher
Data scientist
Data analyst
Software and systems designer
IT manager
Researcher
Software developer
Software Analyst
Business Intelligence (BI) developer

Business Intelligence (BI) officer

More information at For applicants | University of South Bohemia - Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (maid.education)

Programme Structure

The base foundation of the joint degree programme lies in the requirement to spend (in-person) at least ONE semester at the partner university. We recommend doing so within the first two semesters, but students may choose whether they spend the summer semester @THD and winter semester @USB or vice-versa. The last two semesters are split between the obligatory internship and work on the master’s thesis. We recommend choosing a thesis supervisor as soon as possible and based on the supervisor's home institution spending the remaining two semesters in that particular country.

Courses included in the degree programme are divided into the four main building blocks and module groups:

Artificial Intelligence
Data Science
Internship
Master’s Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-18 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

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Credits

120 ECTS

In each semester, the student should typically obtain 30 credits (ECTS).

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Data Science & Big Data Artificial Intelligence View 5 other Masters in Artificial Intelligence in Czech Republic

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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64

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Student insurance

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Both universities require the following in order to be eligible to start the joint master’s programme:

Successful completion of a bachelor´s degree.
English proficiency of level B2 or higher (proven by a certificate or an interview).
Achieving a minimum of 90 credits (ECTS) in informatics in a bachelor’s degree programme (proven by a diploma supplement or certified transcript of successful completion of the courses of a bachelor’s degree programme).
A minimum of 18 credits (ECTS) of these must be in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science in a bachelor’s degree programme (by completing courses in the relevant field, for example neural networks, artificial/computational intelligence, machine learning, database systems, data mining, distributed algorithms, etc.)
Passing the written admission test (min. 50%) and/or an interview.

Tuition Fee

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International

3000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3000 EUR per year during 24 months.
National

3000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3000 EUR per year during 24 months.

Eligible applicants will be granted scholarship support of up to EUR 2000/year.

Living costs for Budweis

11440 - 18500 CZK /month

Living costs

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

Funding

The students of the University of South Bohemia may benefit from the following scholarships and bursaries:

merit-based scholarship
premium scholarship for excellent research, development and innovation, artistic or other creative results
scholarship to support research, development and innovation activities of students
bursary
extraordinary scholarship
scholarship for students with special needs
grant to support the development of co-operation with practice
accommodation bursary
grant in support of studies abroad
grant in support of studies in the Czech Republic

basic scholarship for students of doctoral degree programmes

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