Artificial Intelligence Engineering (Mechanical Engineering), MS
Learn the advanced skills needed to apply artificial intelligence and machine learning in mechanical engineering. Take high-demand AI courses and mechanical engineering electives, and select a culminating experience that fits your needs to graduate in one to two years.
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STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
International students (F1) can extend U.S. work experience by 24 months.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Degree description
The Master of Science program in artificial intelligence engineering with a concentration in mechanical engineering combines advanced study in AI approaches with deep domain expertise in mechanical engineering.
The use of AI approaches --- including machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, robotics and pattern recognition --- is becoming widespread in many fields, including all engineering disciplines. Yet, the majority of engineering occupations require subject matter expertise beyond AI.
You learn how to develop and customize relevant AI approaches to mechanical engineering problems. A core curriculum in AI engineering foundations, AI systems and tools, AI ethics and social responsibility, and data collection and evaluation for AI systems is complemented by mechanical engineering-specific courses to ensure breadth and depth in AI and in mechanical engineering.
Curriculum
This graduate degree includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below.
30 credit hours and a portfolio, or
30 credit hours and a thesis, or
30 credit hours including the required applied project course (MAE 593)
Required Core (3 credit hours) AI Engineering Foundations (3 credit hours) AI Systems and Tools (3 credit hours) Data Collection and Evaluation for AI Systems (3 credit hours) Concentration (9 credit hours) Electives (3, 6 or 9 credit hours) Culminating Experience (0, 3 or 6 credit hours) Additional Curriculum Information
FSE 561 Artificial Intelligence Ethics and Social Responsibility (3)
MAE 551 Applied Machine Learning for Mechanical Engineers (3)
MAE coursework (6)
MAE 593 Applied Project (3)
MAE 599 Thesis (6)
portfolio (0)
Students should see their program advisor for a complete list of approved courses.
Admission requirements
Here are the admission and application details
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in computing, engineering, mathematics, statistics, operations research, information technology or a related field from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. Applicants are required to submit: Additional Curriculum Information The professional resume should specify familiarity with MATLAB, Python, SQL, or R, or other relevant programming skills.
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of current residency by scoring at least 4 on the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) or a score of 80 if taken before January 21, 2026, in a testing center, 6.5 on the IELTS, 60 on the Pearson Test of English (PTE), or 105 on the Duolingo English test.
Application deadlines
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | In Person | 06/01 | Priority* |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | In Person | 09/01 | Priority* |
*A priority deadline means that applications submitted and completed before the priority deadline will receive priority consideration. Applications submitted after the priority deadlines will be reviewed in the order in which they were completed and on a space-available basis. An application is complete after all materials are received by Admission Services.
Paying for college
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Get an estimateCareer opportunities
Mechanical engineers with a background in AI can pursue opportunities in a variety of fields to develop, customize and apply AI systems and tools while taking ethical and societal considerations into account. These skills can be applied to industries including:
- autonomous vehicles
- energy systems
- manufacturing
- product design and development
- robotics
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
School for Engineering of Matter,Transport & Enrgy
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USE 138
semtegrad@asu.edu
480-965-2335
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