PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence – Align

Portland, ME

Full-Time, Part-Time

2.5-3 years

$82.5K

Generous Scholarships Available

Break into artificial intelligence from any background with the Align master’s program. Join peers from 150-plus disciplines, hold an optional paid co-op or internship, and learn with expert faculty.

Northeastern’s Align Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence lets you launch your AI career from any background. You’ll begin with a two-semester introduction that provides the foundational knowledge and tools you’ll need to succeed as you earn your degree.

You’ll then move into your master’s curriculum, engaging in coursework that covers machine learning, vision, intelligent interaction, robotics/agent systems, and knowledge management and reasoning. Our program allows you to approach AI responsibly with a human-centric focus. You can study full time or part time and boost your resumé with an optional paid four- to eight-month co-op or internship—graduating in as little as 2.5 years with the expertise to lead and build real-world AI.

All Roux Institute programs provide content relevant to the urgent and emerging needs of industry in Maine and the rapidly evolving regional, national, and global economy. Opportunities for experiential learning will be concentrated in Portland, the state of Maine, and the Northeast region. Students are encouraged to pursue co-ops and special virtual Experiential Network projects with the institute’s founding corporate partners, a group of leading employers in Maine.

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Program Objectives

Master core AI methods
Understand representations, algorithms, and techniques used across the AI industry and academia, and be able to apply and evaluate them in applications as well as develop your own
Design intelligent agents
Understand the processes an AI agent must perform, from perceiving the environment to making decisions on how to act, and build and evaluate the technology used to perform these processes.
Apply machine learning for data inference
Use machine learning to draw inferences and automate AI systems and component development
Engineer human–AI collaboration
Know how to integrate humans into AI systems, and improve system or human performance. Fully understand ethical concerns in developing AI.

Career Outlook

$125k

The average salary for AI/ML Engineer in Maine (source)

Tuition & Admission

This is an estimate based on the tuition rates for Academic Year 2025-2026 and does not include any fees or other expenses. Some courses and labs have tuition rates that may increase or decrease total tuition. Tuition and fees are subject to revision by the president and Board of Trustees at any time. For more detailed information, please visit Student Financial Services.

$82.5K

Tuition

Admission Requirements

Online application
PDF or scanned copies of unofficial undergraduate transcripts; you can submit official transcripts from colleges/universities attended at the time of admission
Statement of purpose that should include career goals and expected outcomes and benefits from the program
Resume
Letters of recommendation*

English proficiency requirements for international students*
The Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) is a required assessment of all transcripts and documents from non-U.S. accredited post-secondary education institutions. (Review the FCE requirements by country.)
GRE optional

*Requirements may vary between concentrations for this program.

Admission Dates

Our admissions process operates on a rolling basis; however, we do recommend following the application guidelines below to ensure you can begin during your desired start term.

Application deadline for domestic applicants: August 1

Application deadline for international applicants: May 1

Application deadline for domestic applicants: December 1

Application deadline for international applicants: November 1

Scholarships & Aid

Generous Scholarships

The Roux Institute is currently offering generous scholarships to meet the financial needs of all students through its Alfond Scholars Initiative. Each award is determined by an individual assessment. And Northeastern alumni receive a Double Husky Scholarship —a tuition discount of 25 percent.

Learn More About the Alfond Scholars Initiative

Corporate Tuition Benefits

Many employers subsidize education for their employees. Speak with yours about any tuition benefits your company may offer.

Special Military Scholarships

For military veterans and servicemembers, a limited number of donor-funded scholarships are available even after all other aid has been awarded to help with commuting costs, childcare, and other costs of living.