The University of Texas at Austin Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (MSAI) online

The University of Texas at Austin designed its high-quality online MSAI for learners ready to optimize the intuitive technology that impacts our everyday lives. Online MSAI learners develop robust technical skills to succeed in their careers as software engineers, AI consultants, and more. 

The 30-credit curriculum features a multidisciplinary perspective into how AI is used in fields such as urban planning, healthcare, and architecture. Learners complete one required course (3 credit hours), Ethics in AI, and 9 elective courses (27 credit hours) to understand the nuances of advanced AI technologies.

MSAI’s elective courses include advanced coursework from an array of subjects such as deep learning, optimization, and natural language processing.

• Required course

  Ethics in AI

• Electives

  • Optimization

  • Online Learning and Optimization

  • Automated Logical Reasoning

  • Natural Language Processing

  • Case Studies in Machine Learning

  • Deep Learning

  • Machine Learning

  • Reinforcement Learning

  • Planning, Search and Reasoning Under Uncertainty

The tuition for the UT Austin MSAI program as of the 2023-24 academic year is $10,000. A $500 deposit is required upon enrollment. Please note that tuition does not include out-of-pocket expenses such as books, additional course materials, or other fees. Learners can expect a moderate tuition increase each year. Find answers to frequently asked questions here.

Financial aid

There are a number of resources that may be available to help you finance your master’s in AI. Resources include federal tuition assistance, private loans, employer tuition assistance, scholarships, and veteran benefits.

Applying for federal student aid

• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) , using UT Austin’s code, 003658.

• Sign the FAFSA electronically with your Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID.

• Apply for financial aid at the same time as you complete your program application

UT Austin’s online Master of Artificial Intelligence offers two application deadlines. Choose the application deadline below that works best for you. If you submit between deadlines, the admissions team will review completed applications after the next deadline. If you are admitted, UT Austin will communicate your enrollment deposit date to you in your online admission letter.

Application deadlines

Application requirements

To complete an application, you will need to submit the following materials: 

• Application fee

  The application fee is $65 for domestic learners and $90 for international learners.

• Statement of purpose

  In two double-spaced pages, describe the events/experiences that prepared you for this program, your academic and professional interests, your reasons for pursuing graduate study, and your goals related to this program. Use 1-inch margins and 12 pt font.

• Official transcripts

  • Applicants must provide an official transcript from every senior college you have attended. Even if courses taken at one institution are recorded on another college's transcript, transcripts must be submitted from the institution at which the courses were taken. Failure to list all colleges on the application and provide those transcripts will be considered an intentional omission and may lead to the cancellation of your application for admission or withdrawal of your offer of admission.

  • For more details on how to submit your transcripts, please visit UT’s Graduate and International Admissions  website.

• Résumé or CV

  Applicants must include in their résumé or CV their past work experience, educational accomplishments, and technical competencies.

• Optional letters of recommendation

  Applicants have the option to send up to three letters of recommendation. Your recommenders may be an academic instructor or a current or past supervisor or manager.

• English language proficiency

  Applicants whose native language is not English must submit TOEFL or IELTS scores. ​​The TOEFL is waived for students who have completed a four-year undergraduate degree and/or master's degree (minimum of eight semesters total) with instruction in English, or who will complete such a degree prior to enrolling in the Master of Artificial Intelligence.