Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics:

The fast development of computer science and engineering, artificial intelligence, and robotics techniques has helped resolve numerous problems encountered in people's daily lives and reshaped the world. Society needs more and more well-trained professionals in the field. Our Master of Science Programme is therefore designed to meet the increasing demand for skilled computer science and engineering, artificial intelligence, and robotics professionals in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the whole country. The Programme aims to equip all students with solid knowledge background and practical application skills necessary for their career success in the future.

M.Sc. in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics is jointly offered by the School of Data Science and the School of Science and Engineering, CUHK-Shenzhen. The Programme targets both students and junior professionals who wish to take advanced training in computer science and engineering, artificial intelligence, and robotics at the post-graduate level. The applicants are expected to have a solid computer science and engineering or related background. Students who graduate from this two-year Master's Programme will learn fundamental theory and cutting-edge techniques over a wide range of topics in the field. Students will also conduct independent application-oriented research projects to demonstrate their problem-solving capabilities. Graduates are expected to contribute to AI and robotics research institutes and industries in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the country.

Curriculum:

Total 36 units in study period, including 15 units for required courses and 21 units for elective courses. Students who complete 36 units and meet other graduation requirements will be awarded a degree certificate from the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Application Requirements:

For a Master's Programme, the applicant shall have:
1. Graduated from a recognized university and obtained a Bachelor's degree, normally with honours not lower than Second Class; or
2. Graduated from an honours programme of a recognized university with a Bachelor's degree, normally achieving an average grade of not lower than "B" ; or
3. Completed a course of study in a tertiary educational institution and obtained professional or similar qualifications equivalent to an honours degree.

To fulfil the University’s minimum English language requirements for admission to postgraduate programmes, applicants should have:
obtained a degree from a university in Hong Kong or taken a degree programme of which the medium of instruction was English; or
achieved scores in the following English Language tests as indicated:
i. TOEFL: 550 (Paper-based)/79 (Internet-based/Home Edition);
ii. IELTS (Academic): 6.5 (Test Centre based/Online);
iii. GMAT: Band 21 (Verbal);
iv. GMAT Focus Edition: Band 78 (Verbal); or
obtained a recognized professional qualificationd, provided that the examination was conducted in English.

Notes:
1. This is based on the understanding that English is the medium of instruction of degree programmes offered by universities in Hong Kong. Moreover, graduates from universities in Hong Kong should have fulfilled the English language requirements of the institution concerned when they were admitted to the degree programmes. The CUHKSZ Graduate School may request applicants to provide additional supporting documents to prove their English proficiency.
2. TOEFL and IELTS scores are considered valid for two years from the test date. GMAT scores are considered valid for five years from the test date.
3. GMAT (Verbal) scores at or above the threshold value of 21 will be kept until the score validity phases out.
4. The programme/Graduate Panel shall at their discretion determine if such professional qualification can be accepted.

Application Materials:
1. A copy of Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree Certificate or Student Status Certificate
2. A copy of transcript (Official document from the academic affairs office or college, stamped or sealed, indicating all courses taken and corresponding grades. If the transcript does not indicate the overall GPA or grading system, a separate document certifying the GPA is required. In Chinese or English, with the official seal of the undergraduate institution.)
3. A copy of TOEFL/IEITS/GMAT score sheet
4. Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Personal Statement (Written in English, approximately 600 words)
5. A copy of ID card (Front & Back)
6. Confidential Recommendation Letters from Two referees respectively with signatures (by providing referees’ email in the online application system)
7. Others supporting documents

Online application:

https://pgapply.cuhk.edu.cn/

Application fee:

Application fee is RMB 600  and is non-refundable once paid

Application Time:

First round：2024.10.1-2024.11.30
Second round：2024.12.1-2025.2.28
Third round：2025.3.1-2025.4.30

Assessment method:

The applicant will receive the interview notice after passing the preliminary examination of the materials. Exam related information will be provided in the email.

Contact Information:

Tel：0755-84273173
Email：mscair@cuhk.edu.cn
Address：417 office, Dao Yuan Building, 2001 Longxiang Road, Longgang District, Shenzhen