Master of Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tackles some of the deepest questions that our species has pondered for centuries. What is consciousness, what is intelligence, and what is sentient life?

Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington has led the way in teaching AI. Our Master of AI was the first of its kind in Aotearoa New Zealand. We have over 50 researchers and students, whose pioneering work is at the cutting edge of AI knowledge and development.

With a Master of AI, you’ll be able to demonstrate advanced knowledge of the concepts and techniques behind AI. You’ll learn the skills to build AI tools and solve real-world problems in areas such as education, health, the environment, and business. You’ll also look at the impacts and implications of AI.

Entry requirements

To be accepted into this programme you'll need:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related subject with at least a B average in the relevant final year courses.

To be accepted by the Head of School as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study.

IELTS (Academic): minimum overall score of 6.5 with no sub-score below 6.0

TOEFL: minimum score of 90 for the internet-based test with a minimum of 20 in writing

Pearson Test of English: minimum score of 58 (with a ‘Communicative’ score of not less than 50)

Victoria University of Wellington English for Academic Purpose (EAP) programme: minimum final scores of 4,4,5,5

Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 176 or higher, with each skill score no less than 169

New Zealand Certificates in English Language (NZCEL): Level 5 (Academic)

NZAPA: English New Zealand Accredited Pathway Assessment Level 3 (with no skill lower than Level 2)