MS & PhD Curriculum
Background
The National Center of Artificial Intelligence (NCAI) has top-notch AI scientists/ researchers/ students selected by Higher Education Commission (HEC) on competitive grounds. Under the umbrella of NCAI and partner universities, the program is proposed and designed by the NCAI. Public/private Universities may use this curriculum as a guide to design their own courses, by acknowledging NCAI and may also provide us with their valuable feedback/suggestion regarding the curriculum. The National Center of Artificial Intelligence (NCAI), the latest technological initiative of the Government of Pakistan under the has taken the lead by starting MS & Ph.D. Program in Artificial Intelligence to offer specializations in different aspects of AI at the graduate level to help establish and grow the AI industry in Pakistan.
Program Educational Objectives
- PEO1: Have a strong competence in Artificial Intelligence resulting in successful careers.
- PEO2: Pursuing research and innovation and be able to provide modern solutions to technical problems.
- PEO3: To apply as well as create Artificial Intelligence based knowledge at par with the developments at both national and international level.

Curriculum
The proposed curriculum is unified for all NCAI partner universities. For the sake of uniformity and ease of transfer of courses, a national course code has also been defined for each course. This will be treated as a reference for course compatibility between NCAI partner institutions
Consortium Universities






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The National Center of Artificial Intelligence (NCAI) in Pakistan, based at NUST Islamabad, is a pioneering hub for AI innovation, research, and training. With strategic collaborations and a diverse team of experts, NCAI has developed 221 AI products, secured substantial funding, and established itself as a leader in sectors like smart cities, agriculture, healthcare, and judiciary. NCAI's initiatives also include training professionals, boosting digital exports, and shaping national AI policies, positioning Pakistan as a global AI powerhouse and driving sustainable growth across various industries.
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