PhD in AI (Half Time)
Part-time doctoral research program in Artificial Intelligence designed for working professionals seeking to pursue advanced research alongside their careers.
About the PhD in AI (Half Time) programme
The part-time route to the same doctoral degree, designed for working professionals who want to pursue research without leaving their role. Coursework and committee reviews are scheduled to accommodate employment, and many scholars draw their research problem from their own industry context. The academic standard — comprehensive examination, publication, thesis defence — is identical to the full-time programme.
Why study PhD in AI (Half Time) at TIU
Requirements and examination standards match the full-time programme; only the pace and contact pattern differ.
Scholars are encouraged to formulate a problem from their professional domain, which makes the research both tractable and useful.
Coursework and committee reviews are arranged so they can be met alongside a full-time role.
Where appropriate, supervision can combine a faculty guide with an industry mentor.
What you study, year by year
Indicative structure. Module sequencing may vary by batch and regulatory guidelines.
Tools and platforms
Who this programme suits
- Working professionals who want a doctorate without pausing their career
- Industry practitioners with a research problem already in view
- Candidates aiming to move into R&D leadership or teaching later
Where this degree takes you
PhD in AI (Half Time): common questions
The degree and the academic requirements are the same. The difference is scheduling — coursework, reviews and residency requirements are arranged to fit alongside employment.
Where the research draws on your workplace or its data, written consent is generally required. The admissions office can confirm what applies in your case.
Longer than the full-time route, since research progresses alongside a job. Duration is set in consultation with the doctoral committee.
Yes, and it is encouraged — provided the problem meets the originality standard and any confidentiality issues can be resolved.
Admissions for 2026 are open
Talk to the admissions team about eligibility, scholarships, and the application timeline for PhD in AI (Half Time).
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