in AI-driven economic growth & 41,500 new jobs yearly in Canada through 2035*

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Gain a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving AI job market.

• Master emerging AI topics, including generative AI, agentic AI, multi-agent systems, and large language models.

• Equip yourself with the analytical and integration skills needed to tackle complex problems across industries. 

• Enhance your career financially and open doors to exciting opportunities and advancements.

• Complete your study within 2 years, 100% online, while continuing to work and apply your learning immediately.

*Vector Institute, 2025

*Payscale, 2026

***Statistics Canada, 2026

**Vector Institute, 2024

Bachelor's degree (engineering, business, science, math, tech, or stats) with a minimum 70% average (B).

Prerequisite courses: Probability, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Computer Programming.

2 years of relevant work experience.

Two letters of recommendation (to be submitted electronically through our portal)

Resumé

Proficiency in English.

Own computer and broadband internet for videoconferencing.

Canadian citizenship or permanent residency

Benefit from a 100% online program that allows you to study from anywhere – no campus residencies required. Balance your current lifestyle and job seamlessly while pursuing higher education and broadening your career horizons.

Complete your Master of Interdisciplinary Artificial Intelligence degree within two years. Choose from one of three yearly start dates to maximize your career growth at your own pace while managing your personal and professional commitments efficiently.

Earn a graduate degree focused on interdisciplinary AI from the University of Ottawa, ranked among the top 150 universities globally by Times Higher Education, and distinguish yourself in the competitive job market.

Learn from industry experts to master your skills in system science, large AI systems, practical data science, and AI cultural awareness. Gain valuable insights from their real-world experiences and follow their guidance towards best practices in artificial intelligence.

Build knowledge in evolving artificial intelligence technologies and learn how they can be developed, deployed, and applied across industries. Explore advanced topics ranging from reliable model deployment to generative artificial intelligence, large language models, agentic AI, and multi-agent systems.

Darjem Joseph Ponce, Master of Interdisciplinary Artificial Intelligence student, University of Ottawa

Build knowledge in evolving artificial intelligence technologies and learn how they can be developed, deployed, and applied across industries.

Understand and implement the core practices behind reliable AI deployment and reproducible workflows.

Explore the foundations and practices of generative AI and large language models across the full lifecycle, from model development to deployment.

Examine AI strategy, governance, risk management, and responsible deployment to drive innovation and improve operational efficiency.

Six concentrations are available within the MIAI degree program. You can choose zero, one, or two of the six concentrations depending on your specific objectives.

Dive into our User Experience Design (UX Design) concentration, where you'll master cutting-edge tools and techniques to create impactful, innovative user experiences with a keen awareness of ethics, equity, and diversity.

Explore digital protection, learning about the latest security technologies, threat detection, prevention strategies, and risk management. You’ll understand cryptography fundamentals, learn ethical hacking techniques, and develop skills to safeguard organizations.

Develop your skills in applying descriptive and predictive analytics models, explore business intelligence and performance management approaches, and learn the fundamentals of big data and database management (NoSQL).

Learn about Lean Six Sigma Green Belt tools and techniques, build well-rounded knowledge in operations, and explore supply chain management to analyze and strategize.

Master the essential aspects of complex project management and understand the factors that can put projects at risk and how to manage these challenges. 

Examine factors that enhance individual and group creativity within organizations, develop and implement trial plans for design simulations, experiments and prototyping, and learn best practices in product development and management within engineering.

Zi Apls Wang, Master of Interdisciplinary Artificial Intelligence graduate, University of Ottawa

We welcome a diverse range of students into our program, each bringing their unique backgrounds. Discover and explore the multitude of career paths available in the AI industry.

AI Specialist
AI Ethics Expert
Machine Learning Engineer

AI Research Scientist

AI Robotics Engineer

AI Architect

AI Entrepreneur
AI Product Manager
AI Startup Founder

AI Strategist
AI Governance Expert
AI Project Lead

#1 Hub in Canada,
#1 Tech Concentration in North America

Among the top 2% of universities worldwide per Times Higher Education

Ranked #8 among universities in Canada

and #145 worldwide

Founding member of U7 Alliance – an organization of top schools from G7 countries

Average salary for AI and machine learning engineers*

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