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Master in Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has shown a great potential for social transformation and shaping the way we perceive our world and interact among us and with machines. With an impact on sectors as diverse as healthcare, industry, finance, mobility, and communication, AI has applications in a wide range of business operations, including decision support, predictive maintenance, marketing, content creation, logistics efficiency, and support to public policy making.

Our Master’s degree addresses the latest developments in the field of AI, offering a comprehensive range of courses (curricular units). It also recognizes the ethical and societal implications of AI’s progress, exploring issues such as privacy, transparency, and accountability.

Created for graduates and professionals with backgrounds in artificial intelligence, data science, informatics engineering, computer science, and related disciplines, the Master in Artificial Intelligence deepens their expertise to seize opportunities in this exciting, challenging and rapidly evolving field.


Objectives

The Master in Artificial Intelligence is proposed to promote advanced specialization in AI and meet the growing demand for professionals and experts in this strategic and rapidly growing field.
Future graduates will be key players on sectors as diverse as healthcare, industry, finance, mobility and communication. They will be able to apply AI to all application domains in their production and decision processes.
One important objective is also to promote responsible AI taking into account ethical and social implications of using AI as well as issues related to privacy, transparency and responsibility.
MIA contributes to Portugal's Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), in particular to help achieve the goals of Digital Transformation, Smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, including economic cohesion, employment, productivity, competitiveness, research, development and innovation.


Employment Prospects

The Master's Degree in Artificial Intelligence equips engineers for a wide range of professional careers, from advanced technical roles (for example, in positions related to machine learning, computer vision, or natural language processing) to the strategic application of AI (for example, in managing a product portfolio or creating AI‑based solutions). This Master also provides access to high‑impact scientific and social niches, including bioinformatics, robotics, and the emerging field of AI ethics. Altogether, it positions recent graduates as potential architects of technological transformation in any industry driven by AI.

Career opportunities include:

  • Artificial Intelligence / Data / Machine Learning / Deep Learning / Computer Vision / NLP / Robotics / Autonomous Systems Scientist or Engineer
  • AI Researcher
  • AI Consultant
  • AI Solutions Architect
  • AI Product Manager
  • Digital Transformation Specialist
  • Responsible AI / AI Ethics Specialist
  • AI Policy Analyst
  • AI Lecturer or Trainer
  • AI Entrepreneur / Startup Founder

 


Information

Admissions Requirements
The Master's in Artificial Intelligence seeks candidates with a strong background in computing and, particularly, in programming and mathematics, as provided by LIACD, LCC, LEIC and other similar degrees in Portugal or abroad. The absence of a solid foundation in computing and/or computer engineering is sufficient to exclude a candidacy. This decision is only made formally on finalised applications, in accordance with the call for applications for Master's degrees. 

Applications for the Master's Degree in Intelligence for 2026/2027 will be managed by the Faculty of Sciences, so applicants should contact Academic Services for further information: pos.graduacao@fc.up.pt or + 351 220 402 030.



Contacts

M.IA Management Team

To contact M.IA's Management Team, please send an email to mia@up.pt.


Course Secretariat

mia.sec@up.pt 
FEUP: +351 220 414 554
FCUP: +220 402 955

Faculty of Engineering - University of Porto
Department of Informatics Engineering
Building I, Room I012
Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, s/n
4200-065 Porto

Faculty of Sciences - University of Porto
Deparment of Computer Science
Rua do Campo Alegre 1055
4169-007 Porto

General information

Official code: ME55
Director: Henrique Lopes Cardoso
Co-Director: Inês Dutra
Acronym: M.IA
Academic Degree: Master
Type of course/cycle of study: Masters Degree
Start: 2024/2025
Duration: 4 Semesters

Study Plan

Involved Organic Units

Certificates

  • Master in Artificial Intelligence (120 ECTS credits)
  • Specialization in Artificial Intelligence (72 ECTS credits)

Predominant Scientific Areas

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