MSc · 1 year
MSc Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning
Irish & UK partners
Core ML, deep learning and applied AI projects.
€14,000 – €24,000 / year
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AI, Machine Learning & Big Data — field guide for international students
academic_year: 2026–27student_type: non-EU / internationalfield: Artificial Intelligencecountry: Ireland / UK / EU
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Artificial Intelligence in Ireland / UK / EU
Artificial Intelligence is no longer a niche specialisation — it sits inside software, finance, healthcare, marketing and manufacturing. Master's programmes in AI and machine learning teach you to build models, deploy systems and work with data at scale.
Student Matters shortlists AI-linked degrees that match your coding background, budget and visa plan — especially in Ireland where tech employers hire directly from campus.
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Why study AI abroad?
Employers want proof you can work with modern ML stacks — not just theory from outdated syllabi. English-taught Master's in Ireland and the UK are often one year, which means faster entry into graduate roles.
Ireland's EU tech hub status makes it a practical first destination for South Asian students targeting Google, Meta, Microsoft and fast-growing AI startups.
- High demand for ML engineers, data scientists and AI product roles
- 1-year Master's common in Ireland and UK
- Post-study work routes in Ireland (up to 2 years) and UK Graduate Route
- Modules cover Python, deep learning, NLP, cloud ML and ethics
- Strong links to research and industry projects
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Popular AI & ML programmes (indicative)
Examples international students ask about — confirm fees on the university website for your intake.
MSc · 1 year
MSc · 1 year
MSc Big Data Analytics
NCI / TU Dublin / partners
Large-scale data pipelines plus analytics for industry.
€12,000 – €20,000 / year
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MSc · 1–1.5 years
MSc Computer Science (AI track)
UCD / UCC / partners
Research-informed AI within broader computing degrees.
€16,000 – €22,000 / year
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Scope & future of AI
AI skills compound — the same foundations support roles in automation, health tech, fintech and creative tools.
Machine Learning
Model training, evaluation and deployment in production.
NLP & GenAI
Language models, chatbots and document intelligence.
Computer Vision
Image recognition for retail, security and medtech.
MLOps
Shipping models reliably on cloud infrastructure.
AI Ethics
Bias, privacy and responsible AI — increasingly required.
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Indicative salaries (Ireland — planning only)
AI/ML roles often sit at the upper end of tech graduate bands.
| Role | Starting Salary | With 3–5 Years |
|---|---|---|
| ML Engineer (graduate) | €45,000 – €60,000 | €75,000 – €110,000 |
| Data Scientist | €45,000 – €60,000 | €70,000 – €100,000 |
| AI Software Developer | €40,000 – €55,000 | €65,000 – €95,000 |
Indicative 2026–27 ranges. Always verify current job ads and permit rules.
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Where to study AI
Shortlist with Student Matters — we match grades, English and budget.
| University | Programme | Annual Fees | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc AI / ML linked programmes | €18,000 – €24,000 | 1 year | View Courses → |
| MSc Computing / Data Science (AI) | €17,000 – €22,000 | 1 year | View Courses → |
 | MSc Computing (AI / data tracks) | €14,000 – €21,000 | 1–1.5 years | View Courses → |
| MSc Data Analytics / AI | €12,000 – €17,000 | 1 year | View Courses → |
Shortlist AI programmes for your profile
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AI — programs in our database
University, course, intake and tuition from Student Matters course list. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university site for your intake.
| University | Course | Intake | Tuition | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Technological University | MSc Blockchain and ApplicationsPost Graduate Course · Letterkenny | Jan 2027 | € 14,000 | Apply |
| Atlantic Technological University | MSc Computing in Big Data Analytics and Artificial IntelligencePost Graduate Course · Letterkenny | Sep 2026 | € 14,000 | Apply |
| Dublin Business School | MSc Artificial IntelligencePost Graduate Course · Dublin | Jan 2027, Sep 2026 | € 14,500 | Apply |
| National College of Ireland | MSc in Artificial Intelligence for BusinessPost Graduate Course · Dublin | Sep 2026, Jan 2027 | € 15,000 | Apply |
| Technological University Dublin | MSc Computing (Artificial Intelligence)Post Graduate Course · Dublin | Sep 2026 | € 14,500 | Apply |