• The EMAI Programme is a two-year (120 ECTS) Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree that provides a comprehensive framework of theory and practice in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The Programme, based in four European research universities, will give the students the foundational knowledge needed to explore both key contextual areas and complex technical applications of AI systems.

      The four universities involved are top academic institutions representing world-leading research in Europe: Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) in Barcelona, Sapienza University of Rome in Rome (Italy), Radboud University in Nijmegen (The Netherlands), and University of Ljubljana in Ljubljana (Slovenia). The rest of the consortium is made up of the prestigious University College London (UCL) Centre for Artificial Intelligence, and other AI research centres worldwide, as well as 12 industrial partners, including multinational companies as well as small and medium-sized enterprises.

       

       

       

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    • 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.

       

    • The 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.

      To ensure the best candidates are selected for EMAI, the following entry requirements have been jointly set and agreed by the partners. All entry requirements should be met at the time of the application.

      MANDATORY DOCUMENTS

      • Official university bachelor's or master's degree from the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) or equivalent foreign degree allowing access to a postgraduate degree in the country that issued the degree. Should the applicant have not yet finished their studies at the time of application, they will be asked to sign a statement certifying that they will have completed them before the start of the master degree program.
      • Academic transcript of the accredited official training with the average grade at the university of origin. Degrees in any academic field of study will be accepted.
      • Curriculum Vitae in English.
      • A letter of motivation in English, stating the candidate's interest in following the master's programme (600 to 800 words).
      • At least two letters of recommendation (academic).
      • The EMAI Student Supplement Questionnaire.
      • An accepted certificate of language proficiency level in English (at least B2, IELTS of 6.0)
      In case you would like to be exempted from accrediting any language because you are a native speaker or you have studied in that language, it is necessary for you to upload a brief letter justifying the reasons why you request to be exempted from this requirement.
      If you can't submit an official certificate to proof your level of English, you can take an online English level test through the UPF School of Languages. 
      • Identity Card or Passport.

      OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS

      • For those non English native speakers candidates: even though the language of your undergraduate studies was English, it is also advisable to take the online English level test through the UPF School of Languages
      • Professional experience in any of the fields related to the master's programme.
      • Research experience.
      • Additional academic training in areas related to the master's programme.
      • Additional professional experience.

      In addition, the Departments' selection committee may decide to interview the candidate.

    • The EMAI programme offers a unique formation in the field of Artificial Intelligence, integrating machine learning adn 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 ia a key competitive advantatge 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.

    • In the academic year 2023/2024, the EMAI programme will select the best 25 students. We offer 20 full Erasmus Mundus scholarships, up to 5 Full Fee Waivers.

      Full Erasmus Mundus Scholarships

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

      To apply for a scholarship you need to complete the application form within the first round of applications (before 1 March). We will select the best students based on their academic merit, professional experience and their personal statement. We will also ensure that geographical and gender balance is achieved.

      If you are offered a scholarship, you will be given two weeks to accept our offer. In case you do not accept our offer, your scholarship will be offered to the next ranked student. Your scholarship will only be paid once you complete your registration.

      Full Fee Waivers

      If you are not offered a scholarship, we may offer you a Full Fee Waiver. A Full Fee Waiver covers the costs of the Tuition Fees of your first and second year of study.

      Tuition fees

      For the Academic Year 2023-2024 the tuition fee is €9,000/year, but we will only accept students with a Full Scholarship or a Full Fee Waiver.

Fee

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Calendar

From September to July, Timetable Full day

Duration

2 years full time (120 ECTS)

Language

English

Places

25

Course type

Research

UPF PhD to which it grants access

The EMAI grants access for PhD programs of partner universities:

  • Phd in Information and Communication Technologies in Universitat Pompeu Fabra
  • PhD in Engineering in Computer Science in Sapienza University of Rome
  • PhD in Computer Science in Radboud University Nijmegen
  • PhD in Computer and Information Science in University of Ljubljana