
Stand Out in the World of AI
UT Austin has an exciting and growing portfolio of professional and continuing education programs that empower you with the AI skills and understanding you need – today and tomorrow.
- Experience with and knowing how to apply generative artificial intelligence and big data in organizations is the single most pressing emerging skill for workers.
- AI and Machine Learning specialists top the list of fast-growing jobs.
- AI is expected to be adopted by nearly 75% of surveyed companies.
— World Economic Forum’s 2023 Future of Jobs survey

"Artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing the way of our world. UT is a place where we like team sport. We know we're going to drive more positive change by working together as a team."
— Jay Hartzell, president of The University of Texas at Austin, describing innovative interdisciplinary approaches
UT is Preparing Learners for the AI Era
When UT Austin declared 2024 The Year of AI, a global spotlight was already shining on its premiere AI research, degree programs, classrooms and partnerships with industry and government. In fact, the University was ranked in the top 10 by U.S. News & World Report for artificial intelligence graduate programs in 2024.
That light is glowing brightly for graduates, professionals, career builders and other learners, as UT accelerates it leadership with a stellar array of accessible degrees, certificates, seminars and industry-specific training.
The Year of AI marks the acceleration of UT’s leadership in considering how artificial intelligence touches every discipline across the Forty Acres, from business and neuroscience, to healthcare, mathematics, data science, statistics, communications, ethics and more. In addition to technical skills, learning critical thinking, adaptability and problem solving are necessary for an AI world.
From the first Online Master’s Program in AI from a top-ranked institution to the “AI for the Rest of Us” podcast, UT has the resources and training you need to navigate a future being transformed by AI.

"AI exploration is exciting and a great fit for the Extended Campus community. We have the agility and resources to help learners discover what is new and what is next to boost their careers or interests. Our mission is to create clear pathways so that even non-traditional learners can add AI knowledge to their resumes."
— Dana R. Willett, Associate Vice Provost and Executive Director for Extended Campus
AI Extended Learning: A Snapshot
Graduate degrees and continuing education

Master’s of Artificial Intelligence
One of the first AI master’s programs available 100% online, this course covers a range of highly sought after skills to prepare you to lead AI innovations across a variety of industries, from engineering and medicine to finance and project management. Priced at $10,000 plus fees.

Graduate Portfolio Program in Ethical AI
An interdisciplinary, socio-technical certification program designed to help graduate students anticipate and prepare for the complex interactions between AI-based technologies and society.

Texas Robotics Graduate Portfolio Program
A certification program that aims to create a student-led research community in robotics and promote interdisciplinary interaction among students.

AI + EQ: A New Era of Leadership Strategies
Designed for executives and managers in leadership roles, this in-person program is ideal for pairs or small teams from organizations preparing to launch new initiatives. Learners will explore the evolving AI landscape to uncover the best ways to leverage and implement AI to benefit your organization and business outcomes.

"Knowledge of AI is now critical in companies beyond just tech. Companies in the health, biotechnology and finance sectors are now commonly deploying AI tools to accelerate their research and development."
— Adam Klivans, faculty director of online master’s program in AI and professor of computer science
Stay Connected
AI programming is one of many ways UT is positioning itself as your go-to for lifelong learning, career preparation, professional development and enrichment.
- Keep up with AI news and announcements at The Year of AI.
- Explore more course options at the Extended Campus program finder.
"Part of this journey is about protecting myself and my family by ensuring I am a preferred employee. But most of it is about my desire to be a continuous learner and leverage the world-class education I expect to get from UT Austin."
— Chris Labbe, former UT undergrad now enrolled in online master’s program in AI