Duration
Full-time: half year
Part-time: Varies
Next start date
2027 Semester One – 1 March
2028 Semester One – 28 February
Available locations
City, University of Auckland Online
Points
60
Programme type
Postgraduate

Programme overview

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly impacting society, and its impact is expected to grow as developments speed up. The Postgraduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence is designed to meet the needs of both developers and researchers who want to improve the capability of AI systems. You’ll develop the essential knowledge, skills and experience to take your place at the exciting AI frontier, helping to revolutionise and shape our world.

For general student enquiries, please contact our Science student support advisers.

 

Programme structure

Requirements:

60 points: COMPSCI 712, 713, 714, INFOSYS 703

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

For detailed information about a specific programme, including its courses and regulations, visit the Curriculum Catalogue. For the general university requirements for admission, enrolment and fees, visit the University Calendar.

2027 entry requirements

Programme requirements

The PGCertAI will accept students with the Degree of Bachelor of Science or another relevant undergraduate degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II.


Also accepted will be 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.

Further programme requirements

For detailed information about a specific programme, including its courses and regulations, visit the Curriculum Catalogue. For the general university requirements for admission, enrolment and fees, visit the University Calendar.

How much does a Postgraduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence cost per year?

2027 fees

Domestic students
NZ$6,292.20*
International students
NZ$27,743*

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 $9.44 per point, estimated at $1,132.80 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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Scholarships and awards

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Student loans and allowances

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Cost of living

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For detailed information about a specific programme, including its courses and regulations, visit the Curriculum Catalogue. For the general university requirements for admission, enrolment and fees, visit 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 2027
8 December 2026

Start dates

Here are the start dates for the programme.

Other important dates

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For detailed information about a specific programme, including its courses and regulations, visit the Curriculum Catalogue. For the general university requirements for admission, enrolment and fees, visit 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 is growing rapidly. The PGCertAI opens a range of career opportunities by equipping you 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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