Overview

The Artificial Intelligence degree from King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals provides breadth coverage of the different paradigms within the AI area. It is noteworthy though that among all AI paradigms, advancements made in ML paradigm and related disciplines will soon touch every piece of technology. Accordingly, the proposed program provides depth coverage of ML techniques, models, and applications. The program combines rigorous AI/ML curriculum with real-world market niches and experiences.

Program Objectives

The program Educational Objectives are to produce graduates who:

PEO1. Are skillful enough professionals necessary to enhance the drive toward innovation and digital transformation via the application of different paradigms of artificial intelligence in Saudi Arabia.

PEO2. Have the ability to develop more efficient solutions to real world problems via the application of Artificial Intelligence.

PEO3. Identify new opportunities utilizing innovative Artificial Intelligence in general and Machine Learning in specific in improving the quality of life of the citizens.

PEO4. Appreciate and enforce the ethics and impact on society when applying Artificial Intelligence.

PEO5. Maintain currency in aspects and applications of Artificial Intelligence through self-learning or other professional development.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Machine Learning

Evolutionary Computation and Global Optimization

Deep Learning

Computer Vision

Mathematics for Data Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-30 00:00:00

More details

Deadlines: 30 June MS (Thesis-Based) and 11 July MS Programs (Project-Based).

Language

English

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

Disciplines

Artificial Intelligence

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

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105

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Other requirements

General requirements

B.Sc. degree in Engineering, Science, or Information Systems

Strong background in Programming and Data Structure (evidence should be provided, e.g., transcripts)

Basics of Calculus and Linear algebra

Basics of Discrete Mathematics, Probability and Statistics (evidence should be provided, e.g., transcripts)

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Tuition Fees

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2025 USD / year

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Living costs

Dhahran

Saudi Arabia

2665 - 3000 SAR / month

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