Study Postgraduate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence at University of Canterbury in New Zealand, Faculty of Science

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

UC’s Postgraduate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence (PGDipAI) offers you the opportunity to learn more in-depth about artificial intelligence and develop skills highly sought after by employers. Studying AI courses at university will keep you aware of global trends in AI development to help innovate for new and emerging technologies. Study Involve: Delve into advanced AI topics such as deep learning and computer vision. Learn to critically examine AI trends, use-cases, and practices in industry. Customise your study with a whole range of elective courses.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Science

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

NZ$47,600.00 (US$ 28,394) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

01/05/2027

Start date

July 2027

Venue

UC Ilam Campus

20 Kirkwood Avenue,

Upper Riccarton,

Christchurch,

Canterbury,

8041, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

NZ$47,600.00 (US$ 28,394) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

12/12/2026

Start date

February 2027

Venue

UC Ilam Campus

20 Kirkwood Avenue,

Upper Riccarton,

Christchurch,

Canterbury,

8041, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

To enrol in the PGDipAI, you will need to have previously completed a bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field.

You will need to have a B- Grade Average in 60 points of 300-level courses from COSC/SENG/ENCE/DATA301, or have at least 5 years of practical, professional, or academic experience in a relevant field.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.