MPhil/PhD in Artificial Intelligence 36 months Postgraduate Programme By The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# =24QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

21,430 USDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

4Scholarships

Programme overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Artificial Intelligence Thrust Area under the Information Hub at HKUST(GZ) is established to project and grow HKUST’s strength in AI and contribute to the nation’s drive to become a world leader in AI. The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programs in Artificial Intelligence are offered as an integral part of the endeavor to establish a world-renowned AI research center with the mission to advance applied research in AI as well as fundamental research relevant to the application areas. The MPhil Program aims to train students in independent and interdisciplinary research in AI. An MPhil graduate is expected to demonstrate sound knowledge in the discipline and is able to synthesize and create new knowledge, making a contribution to the field. The PhD Program aims to train students in original research in AI, and to cultivate independent, interdisciplinary and innovative thinking that is essential for a successful career in AI-related industry or academia. A PhD graduate is expected to demonstrate mastery of knowledge in the chosen discipline and is able to synthesize and create new knowledge, making original and substantial scientific contributions to the discipline.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Artificial Intelligence Thrust Area under the Information Hub at HKUST(GZ) is established to project and grow HKUST’s strength in AI and contribute to the nation’s drive to become a world leader in AI. The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programs in Artificial Intelligence are offered as an integral part of the endeavor to establish a world-renowned AI research center with the mission to advance applied research in AI as well as fundamental research relevant to the application areas. The MPhil Program aims to train students in independent and interdisciplinary research in AI. An MPhil graduate is expected to demonstrate sound knowledge in the discipline and is able to synthesize and create new knowledge, making a contribution to the field. The PhD Program aims to train students in original research in AI, and to cultivate independent, interdisciplinary and innovative thinking that is essential for a successful career in AI-related industry or academia. A PhD graduate is expected to demonstrate mastery of knowledge in the chosen discipline and is able to synthesize and create new knowledge, making original and substantial scientific contributions to the discipline.

Admission Requirements

80+
6.5+
Applicants seeking admission to a master's degree or postgraduate diploma program should have: Obtained a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution, or an approved equivalent qualification.

3 Years
Sep

Domestic
21,430 USD
International
21,430 USD

Scholarships

The Belt and Road Admission Scholarship

The Belt and Road Admission Scholarship
Bachelors Master Open

Value

50% tuition fee waiver

Deadline

1 Mar 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

MSc Program Admissions Scholarship

MSc Program Admissions Scholarship
Bachelors Master Open

Value

$10000

Deadline

1 Mar 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

MSc Program Academic Achievement Scholarship

MSc Program Academic Achievement Scholarship
Bachelors Master Open

Value

$1200

Deadline

1 Mar 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

HKUST Business School’s MSc Diversity Excellence Scholarship

HKUST Business School’s MSc Diversity Excellence Scholarship
Master Open

Value

$30000

Deadline

1 Mar 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

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