Natural Language Processing (Certificate NDP)

The 9-credit hour Natural Language Processing (NLP) Certificate will provide graduate students the training they need in natural language processing - teaching computers to use language by extracting knowledge from text, and then using that knowledge in meaningful ways such as text summarization, speech recognition, text to speech, and related areas. The certificate provides training in statistical NLP, computational linguistics, speech technology, text retrieval and/or neural networks. The certificate signals to employers that students have the skills for applying NLP tools to human language data sources.

The Natural Language Processing (NLP) Certificate is distinct in its accessibility for students from across domains, fields, and disciplines at the University. It serves students who bring more language expertise than computational expertise than other data-oriented courses and programs on campus.

• International applicants to Arizona Online campus, Global Direct campus, or a Global Microcampus should choose the Distance Learner (DL) visa type in their Application Profile.
• International applicants to the Main campus must currently hold a US visa that permits incidental study. 
• Please verify your visa eligibility with International Student Services before applying.  The application fee is non-refundable and will not be refunded if your visa status is not eligible.  
• Applicants must meet all Graduate College minimum admission requirements, including English proficiency.
• Applicants should be prepared to submit copies of their visa documents, additional transcripts, or degree documentation if requested.
• University of Arizona regulations require that all international students on non-immigrant visas carry the University of Arizona student health insurance plan.