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)

• 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.

The programme relies on the following nationally accredited degrees included in the catalogue of the partner HEIs:

• UPF: Master in Intelligent and Interactive Systems
• Sapienza: Master in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics and Master in Engineering in Computer Science
• RU: Master in Computing Science
• UL: Master in Computer and Information Science

The EMAI expects a joint degree to be delivered by the four partner universities. Exceptionally, for the first edition of the Master (2023-2025), or if any national joint accreditation is not obtained, a double or multiple degrees would be issued by the relevant partners. In this case, the degree will be issued by the rules and regulations of each partner university.