Program Overview

EMAI4EU – Emotion Artificial Intelligence MSc

The EMAI4EU – Emotion Artificial Intelligence MSc program is a double/multiple degree program offered by the Faculty of Informatics. This program combines expertise in artificial intelligence and human emotions to provide innovative skills and comprehensive knowledge needed to design and develop emotionally intelligent AI systems.

Program Details

• Degree: Master in Computer Science
• Type: Double/Multiple degree program
• Level: Master
• Faculty: Faculty of Informatics
• Language: English
• Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)
• ECTS credits: 120

Description

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to transform industries and revolutionize the way we live and work, the next frontier in AI development is about understanding human emotions and behavior and harnessing this knowledge to create more intuitive and empathetic systems that can improve standards of living. The intersection of AI and emotions is a rapidly growing field that requires expertise in both human-centered design and artificial intelligence.

The EIT Digital master's program in Artificial Intelligence and Emotion AI combines these two areas of expertise to provide the innovative skills and comprehensive knowledge needed to design and develop emotionally intelligent AI systems. By understanding AI fundamentals and the nature of human emotions and behavior, students will be able to create AI systems that are more intuitive, empathetic, and user-friendly, and that can enhance human well-being and quality of life.

Strength of Program

The EIT Digital Master School is a flagship education on an advanced level provided by leading European universities and IT companies. It offers a two-year education in which students can choose two universities in two different European countries with a double degree at the end. This means that two leading universities' technical competence and skills are together in this program, joining forces to offer a competitive education.

Next to the strong technical background, the program provides Innovation and Entrepreneurship education in 25% of the program, which means that students gain knowledge about how industry works and how research results can be turned into service or product, even before they graduate. The program also includes a 4-month internship to be done at one of the EIT Digital partner companies, where students can experience world-changing innovations from first hand.

As a key factor for success, EIT Digital also provides great networking opportunities with its kick-off, summer school, and graduation events to those who are interested in establishing their own business.

Job Examples

The following professions represent a range of exciting and in-demand career paths that combine expertise in AI, human emotions, and innovative problem-solving to create a more compassionate and effective technological future:

• Human-Centered AI Designer
• Emotion AI Consultant
• AI Developer
• AI Research and Development Manager

Tuition Fees

• EU/EEA students: 2500 EUR per semester
• Non-EU/EEA students: 7500 EUR per semester
• Application fee: 75 EUR
• Registration fee: 250 EUR
• Other costs: Scholarship deposit (refundable): 500 EUR

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

• A completed Bachelor's degree encompassing a minimum of 180 ECTS credits or equivalent academic qualifications from an internationally recognized university.
• Students in their final year of undergraduate education may also apply and, if qualified, receive a conditional acceptance.
• Applicants following longer technical programs and who have completed courses equivalent to an amount of 180 ECTS will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Language Requirements

• Minimum level of language proficiency (oral) (A1-C2): B2
• Minimum level of language proficiency (written) (A1-C2): B2

Documents to Submit with Application

• Bachelor-level degree
• Transcript of records
• CV
• Motivation letter
• Letter of recommendation
• Copy of the main pages of the passport (needs to be valid)
• Language certificate

Application Procedure

Application Periods

• Period 1: 31 October – 11 February
• Period 2: 11 February – 15 April
• Period 3: 15 April – 1 June

The application is to be done online. Students need to register in the system, fill in the online application form, upload the required documents, and follow the instructions during the application process. The applicants are evaluated and ranked based on the submitted application documentation. The ranking is based on a total evaluation of academic excellence (based on the submitted documents, including CV and motivation letter).

Program Leader and Coordinator

• Program Leader: Dr. László GULYÁS, Associate Professor, Deputy Director of Institute of Industry-Academia Innovation
• Program Coordinator: Réka KÖKÉNY, Student Advisor

Faculty of Informatics

The Faculty of Informatics at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) offers a computer science degree that shall boost career opportunities all around the world. The strong theoretical foundations acquired in the Computer Science BSc program enable students to follow rapidly changing technologies throughout their career. At the same time, the hottest technological trends are also on the agenda, such as artificial intelligence, data science, robotics, Fintech, quantum technologies, and students can gain outstanding knowledge and practice in the fields of algorithms and their applications, data structures, programming languages and programming paradigms, software technology, web development, information systems, cryptography, and cyber security.