Duration
Full-time: Varies
Part-time: Varies
Next start date
2026 Semester One – 2 March
2027 Semester One – 1 March
Available locations
City
Points
120 or 180
Programme type
Postgraduate
Taught options available

Programme overview

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly impacting society – and we expect that impact to grow as developments speed up.

The Master of Artificial Intelligence is designed to meet the needs of both developers and researchers who want to improve the capability of AI systems.

You will be able to fulfil the demands of the global job market with essential knowledge, skills, and experience. So take your place at the exciting AI frontier. Help to shape and even revolutionise our world.

For general student enquiries, please contact our Student Hub.

Programme structure

120-point taught masters

60 points:

At least 15 points from:

30 points:

Up to 15 points from:

180-point taught masters

60 points:

At least 15 points from:

Up to 45 points from:

Either

15 points:

30 points:

A further 15 points from:

Or

30 points:

  • COMPSCI 779 Internship

A further 30 points from:

You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.

For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

2025 entry requirements

My highest qualification is from:

Programme requirements

Minimum programme requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

  • Study option
    Taught 120 points
    Grade required
    GPA Grade Point Average 4.0
  • Study option
    Taught 180 points
    Grade required
    GPA Grade Point Average 4.0

Calculate your Grade Point Average (GPA)

Further programme requirements

Select your study option:

The MAI (120 point pathway) will accept graduates with a Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours), Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or Bachelor of Science (Honours) with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage III.

The MAI (180 point pathway) will accept students with the Degree of Bachelor of Science with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II.

Other pathways to study

Alternatively, a student may enter after having passed 60 points in the Postgraduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence or Postgraduate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher, provided that the postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma has not been awarded.

If you do not meet the above entry requirements, but have other relevant experience and think you would be successful in postgraduate study, please contact us to discuss alternative pathways into our programmes. 

Programme requirements

Minimum programme requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

  • Study option
    Taught 120 points
    Grade required
    GPE Grade Point Equivalent 4.0
  • Study option
    Taught 180 points
    Grade required
    GPE Grade Point Equivalent 4.0
  • Qualification
    IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System
    Score required
    6.5

    No bands below 6.0

    See alternative English language requirements

Calculate your Grade Point Equivalent (GPE)

Further programme requirements

For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

How much does a Master of Artificial Intelligence cost per year?

2025 fees

Domestic students
NZ$11,518.65*
International students
NZ$51,912.30*

Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $9.24 per point, estimated at $1,108.80 for full-time study (120 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

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Cost of living

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For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

Key dates

Please note: We will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.

Application closing dates

Semester One 2026
Domestic 17 February 2026
International 8 December 2025

Start dates

Here are the start dates for the programme.

Other important dates

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For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

Where could this programme take you?

As AI technologies continue to advance and become integrated into various sectors, the demand for skilled professionals in this field is growing rapidly. The sector offers a range of career opportunities for individuals with the right skills and expertise.

Jobs related to this programme

  • Artificial intelligence engineer
  • Machine learning engineer
  • Data engineer
  • Natural language processing engineer
  • Data mining analyst
  • Big data engineer/architect
  • Research scientist
  • Researcher

Further study options

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