OpenFieldUSI Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence
High-level two-year English-taught Master of Science degree offered jointly with IDSIA, covering deep learning, reinforcement learning, robotics, and computer vision.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics with strong programming marks.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 90 (taught entirely in English).
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated coursework in machine learning, algorithms, and linear algebra.
- Recommendation letters
- Certified transcripts and curriculum vitae.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Eligible for USI Master's Grants and Swiss cantonal living subsidies
- Application fee
- CHF 100 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- CHF 4,000 per semester for international students (scholarships available).
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 28, 2027 (International applicant deadline for Autumn entry)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official USI Università della Svizzera italiana documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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