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PhD in AI (Full Time)

Full-time doctoral research program in Artificial Intelligence covering advanced research methodologies, publications, and innovation at the frontier of AI.

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Duration
4.5 - 5.5 Years
Eligibility
Master's degree in CSE, IT, Data Science, Mathematics or a related discipline, with entrance test and interview

About the PhD in AI (Full Time) programme

A full-time doctoral programme in artificial intelligence, structured around a supervised, original research contribution. The first year covers coursework and comprehensive examination; the remainder is research, with regular progress review by a doctoral committee. Scholars are expected to publish through the programme, not only at the end of it.

Why study PhD in AI (Full Time) at TIU

Doctoral committee review

Progress is assessed by a committee at fixed intervals, so the work stays on track rather than drifting.

Publish during, not after

Peer-reviewed output is expected across the programme, which strengthens the thesis and the academic CV simultaneously.

Teaching and mentoring experience

Full-time scholars assist with undergraduate teaching, which matters for an academic career.

Access to campus AI labs

Research runs on the same Google Cloud and IBM lab infrastructure used across the School of the Future.

What you study, year by year

Year 1— Coursework and qualification
Research MethodologyAdvanced Topics in Machine LearningDomain ElectiveComprehensive / Qualifying Examination
Years 2–3— Core research
Literature Synthesis & Problem DefinitionExperimental ProgrammeConference & Journal PublicationPeriodic Doctoral Committee Review
Years 4–5— Thesis and defence
Thesis WritingPre-Submission SeminarExternal ExaminationViva Voce

Indicative structure. Module sequencing may vary by batch and regulatory guidelines.

Tools and platforms

What you'll work with
PyTorchPythonLaTeXHigh-performance computing resourcesGoogle Cloud Vertex AI

Who this programme suits

  • Master's graduates aiming at an academic or research career
  • Candidates with a specific research question they want to pursue for several years
  • Those seeking a research-scientist role in industry labs

Where this degree takes you

Roles graduates target
AI EngineerML ResearcherData ScientistNLP Specialist
Industries that hire
AcademiaIndustrial research labsGovernment research organisationsDeep-tech founding teams

PhD in AI (Full Time): common questions

Typically four and a half to five and a half years full-time, depending on the research and the committee's assessment of readiness to submit.

Admissions for 2026 are open

Talk to the admissions team about eligibility, scholarships, and the application timeline for PhD in AI (Full Time).

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