Master of Artificial Intelligence MAI

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New Zealand, Auckland

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University of Auckland

New Zealand , Auckland

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

City

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesMarch-2026

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 18 month(s)

Tuition Fee

NZD 51,912 / year

Next Intake March-2026

Master of Artificial Intelligence MAI

About

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly impacting society – and we expect that impact to grow as developments speed up.

The Master of Artificial Intelligence is designed to meet the needs of both developers and researchers who want to improve the capability of AI systems.

You will be able to fulfil the demands of the global job market with the essential knowledge, skills, and experience. So take your place on the exciting AI frontier, helping to shape and even revolutionise our world.

For general student enquiries, please contact our Student Hub.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

2025 entry requirements

My highest qualification is from:

Programme requirements

Minimum programme requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

Study option

Taught 120 points

Grade required

GPA Grade Point Average 4.0
Study option

Taught 180 points

Grade required

GPA Grade Point Average 4.0

Calculate your Grade Point Average (GPA)

Further programme requirements

Select your study option:

120 Taught 180 Taught

The MAI (120 point pathway) will accept graduates with a Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours), Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or Bachelor of Science (Honours) with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage III.

The MAI (180 point pathway) will accept students with the Degree of Bachelor of Science with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II.

Other pathways to study

Alternatively, a student may enter after having passed 60 points in the Postgraduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence or Postgraduate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher, provided that the postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma has not been awarded.

If you do not meet the above entry requirements, but have other relevant experience and think you would be successful in postgraduate study, please contact us to discuss alternative pathways into our programmes.

Programme requirements

Minimum programme requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

Study option

Taught 120 points

Grade required

GPE Grade Point Equivalent 4.0
Study option

Taught 180 points

Grade required

GPE Grade Point Equivalent 4.0
Qualification

IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System

Score required

6.5

No bands below 6.0

See alternative English language requirements

Calculate your Grade Point Equivalent (GPE)

Further programme requirements

Career

Where could this programme take you?

As AI technologies continue to advance and become integrated into various sectors, the demand for skilled professionals in this field is growing rapidly. The sector offers a range of career opportunities for individuals with the right skills and expertise.

Jobs related to this programme

Artificial intelligence engineer
Machine learning engineer
Data engineer
Natural language processing engineer
Data mining analyst
Big data engineer/architect
Research scientist
Researcher

Further study options

Doctor of Philosophy

See all study options

Student career planning service

Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.