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MSc Artificial Intelligence

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Year of entry: 2026

  1. Overview
  2. Programme content
  3. Fees and scholarships
  4. Teaching and assessment
  5. Careers
  6. Entry requirements
Entry requirements
MSc
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Duration
1 year
Academic year
2026

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Artificial Intelligence is transforming how we interpret data, make decisions, and design technology. This full-time, one-year programme gives you the tools to understand the foundations of intelligent systems and the creativity to push their boundaries. Guided by faculty trained under York’s globally respected academic framework, you’ll learn how to design, evaluate, and deploy AI solutions that are both technically sound and ethically aware.

With hands-on learning, access to research-led teaching, and a strong industry orientation, this degree prepares you for advanced technical roles, research pathways, and leadership in the AI sector.

Introduction

The MSc Artificial Intelligence at York’s Mumbai campus is designed for ambitious learners ready to move from studying algorithms to shaping them. Mirroring the structure and standards of York’s UK degree, this programme combines academic rigour with real-world relevance. You’ll explore how learning systems evolve, how they make decisions, and how responsible AI can contribute to a more sustainable digital future.

Through a balanced combination of lectures, coding labs, and supervised research, you’ll gain the depth to tackle complex computational problems and the perspective to consider their social implications. Mumbai’s global outlook and industry density create a natural environment for collaboration, internships, and executive connections, enriching your learning journey beyond the classroom.

Accreditation

The University of York holds a Gold rating for teaching excellence and ranks 10th in the Times Higher Education Research Excellence Framework 2021. These distinctions affirm the university’s commitment to combining outstanding teaching, impactful research, and academic innovation across disciplines.

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Artificial Intelligence is transforming how we interpret data, make decisions, and design technology. This full-time, one-year programme gives you the tools to understand the foundations of intelligent systems and the creativity to push their boundaries. Guided by faculty trained under York’s globally respected academic framework, you’ll learn how to design, evaluate, and deploy AI solutions that are both technically sound and ethically aware.

With hands-on learning, access to research-led teaching, and a strong industry orientation, this degree prepares you for advanced technical roles, research pathways, and leadership in the AI sector.

Introduction

The MSc Artificial Intelligence at York’s Mumbai campus is designed for ambitious learners ready to move from studying algorithms to shaping them. Mirroring the structure and standards of York’s UK degree, this programme combines academic rigour with real-world relevance. You’ll explore how learning systems evolve, how they make decisions, and how responsible AI can contribute to a more sustainable digital future.

Through a balanced combination of lectures, coding labs, and supervised research, you’ll gain the depth to tackle complex computational problems and the perspective to consider their social implications. Mumbai’s global outlook and industry density create a natural environment for collaboration, internships, and executive connections, enriching your learning journey beyond the classroom.

Accreditation

The University of York holds a Gold rating for teaching excellence and ranks 10th in the Times Higher Education Research Excellence Framework 2021. These distinctions affirm the university’s commitment to combining outstanding teaching, impactful research, and academic innovation across disciplines.

Programme content

Artificial Intelligence is transforming how we interpret data, make decisions, and design technology. This full-time, one-year programme gives you the tools to understand the foundations of intelligent systems and the creativity to push their boundaries. Guided by faculty trained under Yorkʼs globally respected academic framework, youʼll learn how to design, evaluate, and deploy AI solutions that are both technically sound and ethically aware.

With hands-on learning, access to research-led teaching, and a strong industry orientation, this degree prepares you for advanced technical roles, research pathways, and leadership in the AI sector.

The MSc Artificial Intelligence at Yorkʼs Mumbai campus is designed for ambitious learners ready to move from studying algorithms to shaping them. Mirroring the structure and standards of Yorkʼs UK degree, this programme combines academic rigour with real-world relevance. Youʼll explore how learning systems evolve, how they make decisions, and how responsible AI can contribute to a more sustainable digital future.

Through a balanced combination of lectures, coding labs, and supervised research, youʼll gain the depth to tackle complex computational problems and the perspective to consider their social implications. Mumbaiʼs global outlook and industry density create a natural environment for collaboration, internships, and executive connections, enriching your learning journey beyond the classroom.

Programme Structure

The MSc Artificial Intelligence at the University of York, Mumbai is a focused, full-time program that equips graduates with advanced technical skills and real-world AI fluency. This intensive one-year program combines advanced technical training with real-world relevance. You will explore machine learning, large language models, and natural language processing, and apply your knowledge to build intelligent, scalable, and ethical AI systems.

The programme comprises 120 credits of core modules, with students then able to take three optional modules (3 x 20 credits).

  • Year 1

Year 1

Core modules

  • Foundations of artificial intelligence and machine learning (20 credits)
  • Deep learning (20 credits)
  • Research methods for computer sciences (20 credits)
  • Capstone project (CS with AI( (60 credits)

Optional modules may include

  • Natural language processing (20 credits)
  • Governance of Data Science (20 credits)
  • Autonomous robots (20 credits)
  • Cloud Based Data Analysis (20 credits)
  • Engineering LLMBased Agents and Applications (20 credits)
  • Large Language Models (20 credits)
  • Professional & Academic Development (20 credits)
  • AI Search & Logic (20 credits)

Research project

As part of your masterʼs degree, you will undertake a major independent research project beginning in April. Under the supervision of a faculty mentor, you will develop, test, and evaluate an original idea within a chosen area of artificial intelligence. Throughout the summer term, youʼll participate in one-to-one meetings and group discussions with your supervisor and peers to refine your research design and methodology. The project culminates in a dissertation of up to 8,000 words, where youʼll present your findings with analytical precision and academic rigour. This experience strengthens your research, programming, and critical-thinking skills while preparing you for professional or doctoral-level work. Please note that the availability, topics, supervision, and structure are subject to change based on faculty guidance and institutional requirements.

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Learning outcomes

The MSc Artificial Intelligence programme at York’s Mumbai campus is designed to help you develop both the technical mastery and ethical perspective essential for shaping the future of intelligent systems. By the time you graduate, you will have gained the ability to think critically, work collaboratively, and apply AI knowledge across complex, real-world contexts.

Learning outcomes for this programme

Graduates will be able to:

  • Analyse and compare the leading schools of thought in Artificial Intelligence, evaluating their theoretical foundations, strengths, limitations, and practical relevance to different problem domains.
  • Stay abreast of advances in AI, confidently adopting new programming languages, models, and frameworks, and applying sophisticated tools to professional or research settings.
  • Design and implement data-driven intelligent systems, selecting suitable methods for handling both structured and unstructured data while accounting for issues such as noise, imbalance, and bias.
  • Develop scalable AI solutions that integrate principles from computer science, machine learning, and applied mathematics to address complex, real-world challenges.
  • Contribute effectively within cross-functional teams in technology, consulting, or academia by managing time, coordinating resources, and delivering outcomes through collaborative projects.
  • Uphold high professional and ethical standards by recognising the social, legal, and security implications of AI technologies and by continuously expanding their expertise through reflective and critical practice.

Fees and scholarships

An overview of the course fees, payment schedule and funding options for the MSc Artificial Intelligence course at the University of York, Mumbai.

Annual tuition fees*

Student Category

Amount (INR)

Domestic Students

16,50,000

International Students

18,50,000

*Note: Tuition fees may increase up to 5% for subsequent academic years. Students will be notified of any increase accordingly.

Additional costs

Fee Type

Amount (INR)

Payment Schedule

Application fee*:

2,000

Non-refundable. To be paid at the time of form filling

Admission fee:

50,000

To be paid at the time of confirming admission. This is refundable on cancellation of admission.

Security deposit:

50,000

To be paid at the time of admission. This amount is fully refundable at the time of graduation or upon withdrawal from the university, subject to clearance of all dues, return of university property (if applicable), and completion of exit formalities.

Start your journey with zero application fee.

Tuition fee payment schedule

Fee Proportion

Payment Schedule

20%*

At the time of offer acceptance

30%

Prior to the start of Semester I

50%

Prior to the start of Semester II

*100% refundable if student withdraws admission

For detailed refund terms and conditions, please refer to our refund policy.

Scholarships

Up to ₹4 Lakhs off your tuition fees is available through the York Academic Excellence Scholarship. Awarded on merit, the scholarship recognises academic excellence while helping talented students access a globally recognised education. The University also offers merit-cum-need based scholarships.

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Teaching and assessment

You’ll work with world‐leading academics who’ll challenge you to think independently and excel in all that you do. Our approach to teaching will provide you with the knowledge, opportunities, and support you need to grow and succeed in a global workplace.

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Careers

Skills for employability are embedded throughout the programme, with opportunities for you to return to these throughout the degree. Throughout the programmes, you'll study real cases from the industry, learn how to run projects and manage risks.

Career opportunities

  • Programming engineer
  • Software developer​
  • Higher education teaching and research
  • Information analyst and app developer
  • Systems architect
  • Business analyst
  • Artificial intelligence researcher

Transferable skills

  • Advanced computational skills
  • Project management and organisation
  • Project evaluation
  • Communication and time-management skills
  • Research skills

Careers and Employability

Entry requirements

Undergraduate degree

Must have completed  B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc / BCA in a relevant field with minimum 60% overall.

English language

Must have scored 75% in Standard XII* OR 

Have an IELTS score of 6.5 overall, with 6.0 in each component

* Standard XII English is accepted from all Indian boards. If stipulated grades have not been met, then applicants will need to consider taking IELTS or any of the other approved tests.

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