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Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence

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Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence

University of Colorado Boulder

Accredited degree

Offered by the University of Colorado Boulder

Finish in 12-24 months

30 courses total (30 credit hours) full or part-time, 5–8 hours/week per credit hour

$15,750 USD total cost

Flexible pay-as-you-go payment options with no hidden costs or fees

Performance-based admission

Start learning and show us you’re ready, regardless of your background

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Lecture videos, hands-on projects, and connection with faculty and peers

Who is this degree for?

This degree is for ambitious learners who want to go beyond using AI tools to designing, building, and deploying the next generation of intelligent systems. It is engineered to provide deep, specialized expertise in neural networks, natural language processing, computer vision, and deep learning. This program is for those ready to become the architects of the autonomous solutions and cognitive technologies that are actively shaping the future.

This program is a strong fit if you are:

The AI architect: A software developer, engineer, or data scientist who wants to transition from building applications to architecting the intelligent systems that power them, mastering the end-to-end lifecycle of machine learning models.

The autonomous systems developer: A hands-on creator who wants to build systems that can see, hear, and understand the world. You’re ready to apply concepts in computer vision, NLP, and reinforcement learning to build tangible, real-world AI applications.

The responsible AI strategist: A forward-thinking professional who understands that building powerful AI comes with great responsibility. You aim to lead not just on technical innovation, but also on deploying AI ethically, transparently, and safely in a consulting or leadership role.

The proven performer: A skilled individual ready to demonstrate their aptitude, regardless of their formal background. The performance-based pathway lets your success in the coursework secure your admission into the program.

No application required
Begin your learning journey right away without needing to submit transcripts, letters of recommendation, or standardized test scores.
Earn your admission through performance
Gain acceptance into the degree program by successfully completing a designated three-course pathway with a grade of B or better.
Flexible schedule, frequent start dates
Choose from six 8-week sessions offered per year. This flexible structure allows you to start when you're ready and take a break between sessions if needed.
Try a course with no commitment
Not ready to enroll for credit? You can sample any course through the non-credit experience first and upgrade to the for-credit version later.

Dates

  • Classes start: October 20, 2025
  • Enrollment closes: November 28, 2025
  • Note: as of October 24th, enrollment is temporarily suspended for unplanned maintenance

Upcoming events

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Additional resources

Dates

  • Classes start: October 20, 2025
  • Enrollment closes: November 28, 2025
  • Note: as of October 24th, enrollment is temporarily suspended for unplanned maintenance

Upcoming events

  • Stay tuned!

Additional resources