MS in Applied Artificial Intelligence

Gain globally recognized AI mastery that’s applied, ethical, and built for what’s next.

Application Deadline - 3rd April, 2026

Application Deadline -
6th March, 2026

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Starts from

5th May, 2026

Duration

20 months

Format

Guided Online

Globally Leading Masters in Artificial Intelligence

Top 50

Best College in USA

#7

Best Master's in AI

What makes a Master’s truly effective in today’s AI industry?

Hear from hiring manager-turned-USD professor, Dr. Andrew Van Benschoten

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Designed by Leading Innovators and Educators

University of San Diego faculty bring deep tech expertise to the online programs, guided by elite advisory boards of Silicon Valley veterans, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders. The curriculum is refreshed annually to align with evolving industry demands.

Damien Benveniste, PhD
Founder, TheAIEdge
AI Program Advisory Board Member
Formerly, Machine Learning Tech Lead at Meta
Eric Colson
DS & ML Advisor, Activation Fund
AI Program Advisory Board Member
Former VP of Data Science & Engineering, Netflix
Imane Khalil, PhD
Associate Dean of Graduate Programs and Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Led structural analysis for NASA’s Mars rover Curiosity.
Albert Wang
Sr. Investment Director, Qualcomm Ventures
AI Program Advisory Board Member
Launched the $100M Qualcomm AI Fund
Vitor Carvalho, PhD
Principal Applied Science Manager at Microsoft
AI Program Advisory Board Member
Formerly, developed AI & ML products at Intuit, Snapchat, Qualcomm
Chell Roberts, PhD
Dean, Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering
Designed an award-winning, real-world-focused engineering curriculum.

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Past Graduates Who Now Lead Change

Nasim Obeid
MS-AAI Online Graduate

Ian Timmons
MS-AAI Online Graduate

Where Our Alumni & Students Work

Where Our Alumni &
Students Work

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Curriculum Design

At USD Online, your learning experience is built by nationally recognized instructional designers. Our Learning Design Center (LDC) develops every course using a backward design model to ensure clear outcomes, real-world application, and engaging, interactive content.

Self-paced lectures by University of San Diego Faculty

Monthly Live Sessions with Industry experts/faculty available in India time

Work on Real World projects

A comprehensive Capstone Project

Beyond Online: Your Exclusive USD Experience

Optional Campus Immersion

Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering

Spend two enriching weeks on the San Diego campus, interacting 1 on 1 with program directors, engaging directly with faculty, and networking with industry leaders in an intimate, high-impact setting.

Live the campus life while gaining global exposure.

Prestigious Convocation Ceremony

Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering

As an online graduate, you’ll have the exclusive (and optional) opportunity to walk the stage at USD’s renowned convocation.

Celebrate your achievement alongside fellow graduates in a moment that marks the start of your leadership journey.

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"Job opportunities in Al are rising rapidly in various industries. Our mission is to offer one of the most practical artificial intelligence Master's programs for online learners at USD. In the AAl program, our graduate students develop and practice technical and soft skills that are critical for building and deploying Al solutions ethically and socially."

Dr. Ebrahim Tarshizi

Program Director

USD, Master's in Applied Artificial Intelligence

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Program Fee

15 lakhs

INR 10.99 Lakhs (Tax incl.)

INR 10.49 Lakhs
(Tax incl.)

Flexible payment plans available for 100% fee financing.

Education loans can be availed as per eligibility.

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Refer & Earn

₹30,000!

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Refer & Earn

₹30,000!

Share our reward-winning Master's and claim your reward.

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Early applications are encouraged. Seats are limited.

Early registrations are encouraged.
Seats fill up quickly.

Early applications are encouraged. Seats are limited.

To ensure rich faculty interaction and peer learning, USD Online keeps every cohort small and high-caliber.
Apply early to secure your place before the batch fills.

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Where Purpose meets Progress

USD develops not only accomplished professionals but also responsible leaders committed to advancing global progress. Through rigorous academics and mission-driven training, students discover their purpose and develop the capabilities to influence society at every level.

Matthew Dominick
BS, Electrical Engineering
Commander of NASA’s
SpaceX Crew-8 mission
Matthew Dominick
BS, Electrical Engineering
Commander of NASA’s
SpaceX Crew-8 mission
Jim Parsons
Actor, Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe Winner
Mike Brown
Associate head coach for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA)
Lowell McAdam
Former President
CEO of Verizon Communications
Dr. Craig Venter
American biochemist & geneticist. Founder of Celera Genomics, Institute for Genomic Research and the J. Craig Venter Institute
Monte Berm
Co-founder, Chairperson of board of Directors, StepStone
Monte Berm
Co-founder, Chairperson of board of Directors, StepStone
Michaella Wittmann
BS/BA, Electrical Engineering
Led over 20 LEED sustainability projects worth multi-million dollar projects
Michaella Wittmann
BS/BA, Electrical Engineering
Led over 20 LEED sustainability projects worth multi-million dollar projects