Starting in fall 2027, the University of California, Berkeley will welcome the first students into its new Master of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning program. The full-time degree, completed over two semesters on the Berkeley campus, integrates core coursework with a Silicon Valley immersion experience designed to bridge theory and practice.
Jennifer Chayes, dean of the UC Berkeley College of Computing, Data Science, and Society, stated that the Master’s in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning degree creates an opportunity for students to receive rigorous AI training in an ecosystem that supports innovation. Applications for the program open September 24, 2026.
MAIML Program Details: Curriculum, Faculty, and Completion Requirements
This intensive program, delivered entirely on the UC Berkeley campus, requires completion of core courses spanning data science, probability, and AI ethics, alongside specialized electives chosen by each student. To earn the degree, candidates must also pass a comprehensive examination designed to assess mastery of the field’s statistical and computational foundations.
With the introduction of the Master’s in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning degree, UC Berkeley is creating a unique opportunity for students to receive rigorous AI training in an ecosystem that champions transformation.
Jennifer Chayes, CDSS dean
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