Study AI at Master's level in northern Sweden
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Umeå University is a world leading university in machine learning and artificial intelligence. The two-year programme is aimed at students with a bachelor's degree in computing science. Experience snow, aurora borealis, dog sledding, fishing, hiking, rafting, Sami culture and the midnight sun with your fellow students.
The Master's programme gives you a broad knowledge of artificial intelligence and in-depth knowledge in one of five profile areas of your choice. The first four profiles lead to a Master's degree in Computer Science with a specialisation in Artificial Intelligence. The Data Science profile leads to a Master's degree in Mathematical Statistics.
The profile areas are
Reasoning and decision making
The profile covers theories and formal methods for knowledge representation, reasoning, decision-making and planning. These methods are used, for example, to develop autonomous, intelligent systems and business intelligence systems in industry and healthcare.
Human-AI interaction
You will study courses that cover human-AI collaboration, multi-agent systems, socially intelligent systems, theories of humans as agents in activity, and ethical, legal and social aspects to be considered during the development of AI. The knowledge taught in this track is essential for developing future digital agents, intelligent environments and new ways for humans to collaborate with AI-based systems in industry.
Intelligent Robotics
The Intelligent Robotics profile teaches you to create applications for intelligent robots that can navigate complex environments, interact with humans in a natural way, and understand and process visual and linguistic information. The profile provides you with an in-depth understanding of how robots can be used to solve real-world problems and improve human performance.
Machine learning
This profile addresses machine learning methods such as Bayesian methods, support vector machines, reinforcement learning, logistic regression, deep learning and their applications. The knowledge conveyed in this track is necessary to be able to apply relevant and effective machine learning solutions to real-world problems, such as text analysis, classification, prediction and image analysis.
Data Science
The profile, that leads to a degree in mathematical statistics, focuses on methods for managing and analysing large data sets using statistical tools. In industry, there are many applications of data science, where data management skills are crucial. For example, data science can be used in the manufacturing industry or the energy sector to manage large amounts of data and extract valuable information that can be used to improve productivity and efficiency.
The programme in short
First, you will take three compulsory AI courses, Fundamentals of AI, AI and its Methods and Applications, and Machine Learning.
In addition, all students take a course in either mathematical statistics or formal logic. You then take profile-specific courses that in the end shape your programme.
Learn more about the Master's programme in Artificial Intelligence by visiting our education page. There is a link on the webpage that leads you direct to the programme's application form.
You will also find more information about the prerequisites that we set and syllabus for the entire programme.
The department is home to internationally recognised researchers who teach courses in the master's programme.
Below you will find a video where some of them talk about the programme.
Coming to a new country and a new lifestyle can be challenging. Umeå University has a good welcome organisation, called the Buddy Programme.
The Buddy Programme is a multicultural community engaging hundreds of international and domestic students. The programme offers the opportunity to take part in a wide variety of social activities, and to explore Swedish traditions.
The Buddy Programme is a community at Umeå University that introduces international students to Sweden and helps them to settle in Umeå. The programme organises events and gatherings where international and established students can hang out.
Umeå University is concentrated in two larger areas.
The clip shows you what the Buddy programme is about.
In Umeå, you will find a vibrant city with creativity, culture, city life, sports experiences, and exciting nightlife.
1. Close to nature
Experience the Northern Lights, Arctic landscape, and long summer nights.
2. Wide selection of courses
Around 280 courses in English available to exchange students.
3. Accommodation
Single-occupancy rooms offered to exchange and fee-paying students.
4. Social activities
A Buddy Programme is offered to all international students.
5. Modern facilities
Renowned for creative learning environments, featuring Umeå Arts Campus, the University Library, high- speed wifi and Bildmuseet - the university’s museum of contemporary art and visual culture.
6. Highly international
Students, faculty and staff from all around the world. Over 130 nationalities are represented in Umeå municipality.
7. Located in a city of culture
In Umeå, you will find museums, a sculpture park, an opera and a professional symphony orchestra - but also several theatres, festivals and many other events.
Dog sledding in the nature of Västerbotten County
Image Beatrice Holmberg / Visit Umeå
The Elk Farm in Bjurholm. The farm is Europe's first with domesticated elk.
Image Ida Bygdén Photography / Visit Umeå
Cycling on a esker ridge in Västerbotten county
Image Petter Lämås / Visit Umeå