The EMAI Programme - Erasmus Joint Master in Artificial Intelligence

Who is it for?

EMAI accepts students with a strong background in computer science, software engineering, and applied mathematics. The main recommended entry profiles are students with a degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline, such as Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Physics or equivalent.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

The Master's programme can be enrolled by candidates who have completed:

1. a study programme of at least the first cycle, weighted by at least 180 ECTS, in the fields of information or communication technologies, engineering, physics, mathematics and statistics or an equivalent study programme obtained in accordance with the existing regulations;
2. a programme of studies of at least a first cycle attested by at least 180 ECTS in other professional fields or an equivalent programme of studies obtained according to the existing regulations, provided that the student has fulfilled the study requirements prior to enrolment which are essential for the pursuit of further studies; or
3. a programme of studies of at least a first cycle attested by at least 180 ECTS in other professional fields or an equivalent programme of studies obtained according to the existing regulations. These requirements must be in the fields of study referred to in point (a) of these conditions and must range from 10 to a maximum of 60 ECTS and must be determined by the EMAI Academic Programme Committee.

The EMAI Academic Programme Committee will check in the application process that the candidate has completed:

• mathematical courses, min. 12 ECTS credit points in the following topics: calculus, linear algebra, logic, discrete mathematics, combinatorics, probability and statistics, information theory, graph theory, and number theory;
• programming courses, min. 12 ECTS credit points in the following topics: programming paradigms, algorithms, and data structures;
• computing science or computer engineering courses, min. 12 ECTS credit points in the following topics: cryptography, security, computer networks, computer hardware, theoretical computer science, or similar.

Career prospects

The EMAI programme offers a unique formation in the field of Artificial Intelligence, integrating machine learning and modern symbolic AI in three aspects: theory, methods and applications. The EMAI students learn not only to use AI technologies but also to develop new tools that go beyond the state-of-the art. This is a key competitive advantage that will provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills for a successful professional development in a large number of sectors of the digital industry (ICT, cybersecurity, data science, robotics, digital health, renewable energy, etc.), as well as to continue a scientific career through a Ph. D. program.

Full Erasmus Mundus Scholarships (EMS)

The Erasmus+ programme provides EU-funded scholarships to students who have been selected by the consortia. The EMS  will cover the programme tuition fees and provide a monthly non-taxable stipend of €1400 for the full length of the programme (24 months) for travel, installation and subsistence costs.