Ben-Gurion University is accepting applications for study program in Artificial Intelligence

2024-04-19 03:21:58 Education

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August 23, 2021: The Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU), Israel is accepting applications for its program in Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Software Systems, within the Software and Information Systems Engineering M.Sc. Program.

The master?s program is led by BGU?s department of Software and Information Systems, known for being home to the largest number of Artificial Intelligence researchers compared to other departments in Israel, and is acknowledged both nationally and internationally in various AI fields.

The program in MSc in Software and Information Systems Engineering provides high-level education for researchers and practitioners in a broad range of Artificial Intelligence fields such as Game Theory, Natural Language Processing, Data Science, Machine Learning, Automated Planning, Multi-Agent Systems, Recommendation Systems, Fault Detection and Diagnosis, and Heuristic search.Graduates of this program join leading high-tech companies in Israel and abroad in the fields of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, as well as continue on to Ph.D. studies.

Program delivery:

The two-year program is mainly designed for students with a Bachelor?s degree in Engineering or other exact sciences, with sufficient background in programming and algorithms.

Program Overview-

The available courses in this program are diverse, and include: Game Theory in AI, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Complex Network Analysis, Search Methods in AI, AI Applications in Automated Diagnosis, Planning and Inference in Time-Dependent Medical Information Systems, Deep Learning, Advanced Topics in Recommender System, Collaboration in AI, and Text and Content Mining from the Internet.

Admission Cycle:Applications now being accepted for 2022

Course dates: Autumn (Fall) semester dates: October 17th, 2021 ? January 14th, 2022

Spring semester dates: February 27th, 2022- June 24th, 2022

Application deadline:Rolling admission

Admission Requirements:

? Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent from an internationally recognized research university at a minimum GPA of 80/100.

? A TOEFL score of 85/120 or equivalent score in an internationally recognized English proficiency exam is required. English proficiency requirement is waived for applicants who received their B.Sc. degree in a program taught in English.

? GRE is recommended but not required.

Tuition: Tuition is approximately $5,000 (US) per year. Outstanding students may be eligible for scholarships, which cover tuition fees and provide living expenses.

Scholarship:BGU provides competitive scholarship to suitable candidates.

How to Apply: Complete the online application form here and submit all the supporting documentation: https://bgu4u.bgu.ac.il/pls/scwp/!app.gate?app=reg&f=1&d=2&lang=en

About Ben-Gurion University of the Negev:

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) is the fastest growing research university in Israel. With 20,000 students, 4,000 staff and faculty members, and three campuses in Beer-Sheva, SdeBoker and Eilat, BGU is an agent of change, fulfilling the vision of David Ben-Gurion, Israel?s legendary first prime minister, who envisaged the future of Israel emerging from the Negev. The University is at the heart of Beer-Sheva's transformation into an innovation district, where leading multinational corporations and start-ups eagerly leverage BGU?s expertise to generate innovative R&D.

BGU effects change, locally, regionally, and internationally. With faculties in Engineering Sciences; Health Sciences; Natural Sciences; Humanities and Social Sciences; Business and Management; and Desert Studies, the University is a recognized national and global leader in many fields, actively encouraging multi-disciplinary collaborations with government and industry, and nurturing entrepreneurship and innovation in all its forms.

BGU is also a university with a conscience, active both on the frontiers of science and in the community. Over a third of our students participate in one of the world's most developed community action programs.