Congratulations to the class of 2025 – National MSc in Artificial Intelligence

Congrats to the Class of 2025 - National MSc in Artificial Intelligence

On Wednesday 22nd January 2025, we had the privilege of celebrating the graduation ceremony for the National MSc in ArtificialIntelligence – Ireland’s very first Masters level course in AI, co-delivered by Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet and the University of Limerick. This year’s ceremony was particularly notable, marking the 5th year of graduations to date.

Pictured above are just some of the Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet-funded graduates.

To all the graduates – your hard work, determination, and passion for advancing the field of AI are inspiring. Here’s to the next generation of AI leaders!

Susan Kelly, Operations Director for Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet: “Celebrating five years and 400+ graduates from Ireland’s first Masters in Artificial Intelligence is a proud moment for us. This milestone reflects our continued commitment to empowering professionals, driving innovation, and supporting Ireland’s growth as a leader in AI. Together with University of Limerick, we’re shaping a brighter future for industry.”

Dr. Pepijn van de Ven, Professor in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at University of Limerick: “Our goal is to prepare students for the industrial applications of AI, with the comprehensive skills and ethical understanding needed to master this rapidly evolving field. The most rewarding aspect of the programme is witnessing the students’ appreciation.”

Anne O’Connell, Programme Lead at Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet for the National MSc in Artificial Intelligence: “It was a pleasure to celebrate with the graduates. They come from diverse backgrounds and companies, but share a unified appreciation for the value this course provided. Congratulations to all the graduates on this remarkable achievement.”


Redefine possibilities with artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence is at the heart of many transformational business and technical applications. Applications using massive datasets, powerful computing architectures and advanced learning algorithms are contributing to business growth in almost every industry. The National MSc in Artificial Intelligence, designed and delivered in collaboration with University of Limerick Faculty of Science and Engineering, is a 2 year online part-time programme, giving current and future AI engineers the skills, theory and recognition they need to develop in their role, with an emphasis on practical application in the workplace.

Learn more about the National MSc in Artificial Intelligence

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