Overview

The EMAI - Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Artificial Intelligence, coordinated by Pompeu Fabra University, is based in four top European research institutions and gives the students the foundational knowledge needed to explore both key contextual areas and complex technical applications of AI systems.

The four universities involved are top academic institutions representing world-leading research in Europe: Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) in Barcelona, Sapienza University of Rome in Rome (Italy), Radboud University in Nijmegen (The Netherlands), and University of Ljubljana in Ljubljana (Slovenia). The rest of the consortium is made up of the prestigious University College London (UCL) Centre for Artificial Intelligence, and other AI research centres worldwide, as well as 12 industrial partners, including multinational companies as well as small and medium-sized enterprises.

The EMAI programme offers a unique formation in the field of Artificial Intelligence, integrating machine learning and modern symbolic AI in three aspects: theory, methods and applications.

The EMAI students learn not only to use AI technologies but also to develop new tools that go beyond the state-of-the art. This is a key competitive advantage that will provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills for a successful professional development in a large number of sectors of the digital industry (ICT, cybersecurity, data science, robotics, digital health, renewable energy, etc.), as well as to continue a scientific career through a Ph. D. program.

Career prospects

The EMAI programme offers a unique formation in the field of Artificial Intelligence, integrating machine learning and modern symbolic AI in three aspects: theory, methods and applications. The EMAI students learn not only to use AI technologies but also to develop new tools that go beyond the state-of-the art. This is a key competitive advantage that will provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills for a successful professional development in a large number of sectors of the digital industry (ICT, cybersecurity, data science, robotics, digital health, renewable energy, etc.), as well as to continue a scientific career through a Ph. D. program.

Programme Structure

EMAI offers four specialisation tracks:

Intelligent Decision Making in Spain
Robotics in Italy
Cybersecurity in the Netherlands
Data Science in Slovenia

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00

More details

APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED FOR COURSES STARTING IN SEPTEMBER 2024

The following application round will open in November 2024.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Robotics Data Science & Big Data Artificial Intelligence View 32 other Masters in Artificial Intelligence in Spain

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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90

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

The Master's programme can be enrolled by candidates who have completed a study programme of at least the first cycle, weighted by at least 180 ECTS, in the fields of information or communication technologies, engineering, physics, mathematics and statistics or an equivalent study programme obtained in accordance with the existing regulations;

The EMAI Academic Programme Committee will check in the application process that the candidate has completed:

mathematical courses, min. 12 ECTS;
programming courses, min. 12 ECTS;
computing science or computer engineering courses, min. 12 ECTS

Tuition Fee

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International

9000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9000 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

9000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9000 EUR per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Barcelona

770 - 1360 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Non-EU scholarships are available on the programme's website.

This programme is taught in different countries. Which country are you interested in?

Country 1

Italy
Netherlands
Slovenia
Spain

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