University of Nebraska–Lincoln

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Admission Snapshot

Typical admitted student: GRE is not required. Standard requirements include unofficial transcripts, a 3.0 minimum GPA, a resume/CV, and one optional letter of recommendation. Fall priority deadline: January 15 (for financial consideration); last date to apply: March 1. Spring priority: September 1; last date: October 1. Non-US citizens should verify English proficiency requirements.

About This Program

UNL offers a fully online MS in Artificial Intelligence designed for working professionals seeking foundational AI knowledge and practical proficiency. The School of Computing emphasizes ethical AI development and lifelong learning alongside technical training.

Career Outcomes

Online 30-credit MS AI at UNL covering core AI, ML, DL, NLP, data mining, and game theory, with no GRE required and options to apply AI to data science, engineering, and business.

• 1. AI / ML Engineer
• 2. Data Scientist
• 3. AI Researcher
• 4. Industry AI Specialist

What You'll Learn

• Build a foundation in core AI: constraint satisfaction, ML, DL, NLP, data mining, and game theory.
• Apply AI to sectors including healthcare, agriculture, finance, robotics, and autonomous systems.
• Access high-performance computing resources at the Holland Computing Center.
• Develop skills for ethical and responsible AI deployment.

Curriculum Highlights

UNL's MS in Artificial Intelligence is a 30-credit online program offered through the School of Computing. The curriculum covers core AI topics including introduction to AI, constraint processing, machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, data mining, game theory, and information retrieval. Students may focus on applying AI techniques to data science, cognitive science, engineering, or business. The program leverages the Holland Computing Center (121 TFlops, 7+ petabytes storage) and associated research infrastructure. No thesis requirement is indicated on the published program page.

Top Employers

Nebraska's growing technology, agriculture-tech, and finance sectors; national AI employers; verify through UNL career services.

Admissions

GRE is not required. Standard requirements include unofficial transcripts, a 3.0 minimum GPA, a resume/CV, and one optional letter of recommendation. Fall priority deadline: January 15 (for financial consideration); last date to apply: March 1. Spring priority: September 1; last date: October 1. Non-US citizens should verify English proficiency requirements.

Application Materials

• Resume/CV: Required
• Letter of Recommendation: One, optional
• Transcripts: Unofficial at application; official required upon enrollment
• English Proficiency: Required for non-native English speakers
• GRE: Not required

Academic Requirements

• Degree Required: Bachelor's degree with 3.0 GPA
• GRE/GMAT: Not required
• TOEFL/IELTS: Required for non-native English speakers per Graduate Studies