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    Artificial Intelligence (AI), MSc

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    Erlangen, DEMScIn-person2 years
    10%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    100
    Cohort
    students
    120
    Credits
    €100.00
    App fee

    Artificial Intelligence (AI), MSc at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MSc program based in Erlangen, DE.

    About the program

    The program covers symbolic AI such as expert systems and logical calculi, subsymbolic AI such as deep and machine learning, and AI systems and applications. It emphasizes constructive modelling and implementation of algorithms, data structures, neural networks and their applications with hands-on project work.

    Focus: both
    QS: 299
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Winter 2026
    May 31, 2026
    Winter 2026/27
    May 31, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min the result of a „Graduate Record Examination” (GRE) ... is mandatory for non-EU applicants. For EU applicants, a GRE is not mandatory, but if you have a certificate it is very helpful. No minimum score specified.
    TOEFL
    optional
    Min TOEFL score of at least 80/120 (ai.study.fau.eu); TOEFL score of at least 560 (fau.eu)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min equivalent to B2 CEFR (no exact IELTS band specified)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    18 months job-seeker visa (Germany)

    €11,904.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Is Artificial Intelligence (AI), MSc at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg online or in-person?
    Artificial Intelligence (AI), MSc at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg is offered in-person.
    How long does Artificial Intelligence (AI), MSc at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg take to complete?
    Artificial Intelligence (AI), MSc at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    What GPA is required for Artificial Intelligence (AI), MSc at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg?
    Per the program's published guidance: excellent Bachelor's degree
    How competitive is Artificial Intelligence (AI), MSc at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg?
    Artificial Intelligence (AI), MSc at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg reports an acceptance rate of approximately 10%.
    How large is the Artificial Intelligence (AI), MSc at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg cohort?
    Artificial Intelligence (AI), MSc at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg typically enrolls around 100 students per cohort.