About (MAI)
Program Overview
The MSc in Applied Artificial Intelligence (AAI) at Alfaisal University offers a comprehensive, four- semester graduate program that prepares students to pioneer advancements in AI. The curriculum provides a robust foundation in the core disciplines of AI, with an emphasis on both theoretical and practical knowledge. By combining theory with hands-on practice, the program facilitates active learning through collaborative projects that reflect real-world challenges.
Perspective Professional Occupations
- Data Analyst / Data Scientist
- AI Systems Architect
- Data Visualization Expert
- AI Developer
- Machine/Deep Learning Engineer
- AI Solutions Architect
- Healthcare Data Analyst
- AI Product Manager
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- AI Consultant
- AI Research Scientist
Program Objectives
Capacity development for technologists to advance the applied AI industry in the Kingdom.
To prepare distinguished, high-caliber manpower with special skills and capabilities in the area of research, creativity, and innovation to develop AI products of national and strategic significance.
Admission Requirements (MAI)
- A bachelor's degree accepted by The Ministry of Education (MOE) in a related field.
- A satisfactory scholastic average; a minimum grade average of "good" in the bachelor’s degree.
- Alfaisal Graduates or applicants who come from a country or political entity where English is not the official language adequate proficiency in English to do graduate work, as evidenced by
- Applicant should provide one recent letter of recommendation from professors who taught or from a manager at the workplace.
- The graduate study application must be accompanied by a non-refundable application fee payable to Alfaisal University, which is equal to SAR 600.
- An Interview with the applicant may be requested if required.
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MAI |
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IELTS (Academic) |
5.5 |
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TOEFL iBT |
65 |
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STEP |
80 |
*English language tests are valid for three years.
Duration (MAI)
The MAI is a 2-year program
Tuition Fees (MAI)
Students are allowed to repeat a maximum of 6 CH during their study without incurring extra fees. If students exceed the allowed CH, the normal CH rate will apply.
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Amount (SAR) |
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Application Fee (Non-Refundable) |
600 SAR |
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MAI – General Total Cost |
200,000 SAR |
| Cost of credit hour | 4762 |
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Seat Reservation and Tuition fee first instalment paid before the beginning of the Academic year/Registration (Non-Refundable) |
5000 SAR |
Scholarships (MAI)
Alfaisal University provides thesis scholarship up to 50% for thesis programs only. You need to fulfill the following requirements & conditions:
- Cumulative GPA (3.00 out of 4.00 and above) by the end of the first academic year.
- Full payment of the total tuition fees (100,000 SAR) by the end of the first academic year.
- Submission of the Program Thesis Approval through the following E-form
Please note that the scholarship conditions are subject to change without prior notice.