National University of Singapore
Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence & Innovation
Singapore, Singapore
MSc
DURATION
36 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2026
TUITION FEES
SGD 58,860 **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Application Period: 1 Nov 2025–31 Jan 2026
** including 9 % GST
Key Summary
About: The National University of Singapore’s Master of Science (Artificial Intelligence & Innovation) is a multidisciplinary postgraduate programme drawing on seven academic units. It equips STEM and non‑STEM students with AI, machine learning, data science, AI ethics and innovation skills through industry‑relevant electives, practical projects and interdisciplinary perspectives. The programme aligns with Singapore’s National AI Strategy 2.0 and focuses on applying AI to enterprise, public policy and social challenges while fostering entrepreneurship and collaboration.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue roles as AI engineer, machine learning researcher, data scientist, product manager (AI), AI policy advisor, innovation leader, entrepreneur or technology consultant.
The National University of Singapore (NUS) Master of Science (Artificial Intelligence & Innovation), also referred to as MSc (AI&I), is a multidisciplinary graduate degree programme that taps into the deep expertise of seven NUS academic units in areas pertinent to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its diverse range of applications:
MSc (AI&I) focuses on harnessing the power of AI for innovation in different industries and enterprises. The programme's comprehensive curriculum equips students from both Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and non-STEM backgrounds with the AI knowledge and skills that will enable them to innovate across various sectors, contributing to the growth of the economy and society at large.
This programme aligns with the Singapore Government’s Singapore National AI Strategy 2.0 by providing continuing education opportunities to adult learners after their graduation, to keep pace with the changing nature of industry and work.
Why This Programme?
- Enjoy a comprehensive and well-rounded education in AI that integrates diverse perspectives across both technical and social aspects.
- Take advantage of industry-relevant electives and practical application opportunities to build up the capability to address complex challenges and seize opportunities in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
- Be poised to become a leader who is able to harness AI to drive innovation, advance the economy, facilitate Smart Nation priorities, and positively impact society
Core/Essential Courses
- Introduction to AI: Concepts, Applications, and Evaluation
- Management of Technological Innovation with AI
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship in AI
- AI Governance and Ethics
- Essentials of Machine Learning
Specialised Electives
- Law, Algorithms and Artificial Intelligence
- Data Privacy Compliance
- Creativity and Problem-Solving Skills
General Electives
- Cultural Analytics and Informatics
- Deep Learning and Applications
- Quantitative & Computing Methods
- Machine Learning and Economic Forecasting
- R Programming for Economists
- Python Programming for Economists
- Big Data Analytics and Technologies
- New Venture Finance
- Carbon Market & Sustainable Financing
- Software Development Fundamentals
- Artificial Intelligence
- Selected Topics in AI and Innovation
- Capstone Project for AI and Innovation
- Technology Forecasting, Intelligence & Foresighting
- Digital Journalism, Law, and Society
- Applied Machine Learning and Data Science
NUS Master's by Coursework Enhanced Tuition Fee Rebate
Enhanced rebates may be offered to Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents who are successfully admitted into selected NUS Master's Degree programmes
NUS Master's Degree by Coursework Tuition Fee Rebate
Rebates that may be offered to Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents or NUS alumni who are successfully admitted into selected NUS Master's Degree programmes
SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme
For mid-career Singaporeans aged 40 and above to pursue substantive skills reboot to stay relevant in a changing economy
SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) Tuition Fee Subsidies
Subsidies for selected NUS courses, which may be offered to Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
The MSc (AI&I) programme is offered on the following basis (with estimated time to complete the programme indicated below):
- Full-time - 12-24 months
- Part-time - 24-36 months
Note: International applicants must be accepted into an approved full-time course in Singapore to apply for a Student’s Pass. For more information, refer to the Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) website.