Graduate Pathway in Artificial Intelligence (AI Background or Non-AI Background)
INTO SLU’s Graduate Pathway program in Artificial Intelligence will prepare you to enter the second year of a master’s degree program at Saint Louis University.
Upon successful completion of the Graduate Pathway program and meeting university requirements for graduate admission, you may enter your next semester of graduate study at SLU. This transition from an INTO Graduate Pathway program to a university degree program is called progression.
Want to customize your studies to suit you? We’d love to see you on campus, but if you are unable to travel, our flexible learning options allow you to start your degree right away, wherever you are, on-campus or online.
No matter where and how you study, we guarantee the same high-quality programs and faculty and the same outcomes.
When you’re able to join us in person, we’ll make the transition to on-campus learning as smooth as possible, supporting you every step of the way. And with our partner universities carefully following COVID-19 regulations, we’ll always put your health and wellbeing first, so you can focus on what matters – your future.
Course features
- Develop your knowledge and skills through active learning in your chosen subject area.
- Guaranteed university placement for all successful students.
- Adapt to studying in the US with a strong focus on study and research skills.
- Improve your English level and develop the vocabulary for your chosen degree subject.
- Students have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills through internships after completing course work.
Your course options
View detailed course content by selecting one of the options below:
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 75-79 (17 subscores in reading and writing), IELTS 6.0 (6.0 subscores in reading and writing), PTEA 50, TOEFL Essentials 8, or Duolingo 105 |
| Academic requirements: | Undergraduate Degree or equivalent in Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM) field.* GPA 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. Professional goal statement optional. Letters of recommendation optional. GRE optional. *A customized course of study for the Master of Science depends on prior STEM classes and/or work experience in math/statistics, programming, and data structures. Thus, the required credit hours to earn the Master of Science degree can range from 30 to 39 based on individual background. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that average $4,000-$15,000 per qualified student.
Tuition and Funding:
For estimated tuition and funding details, please visit our costs page.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 17 August 2023 | 15 December 2023 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
USD $21,140 |
| 11 January 2024 | 17 May 2024 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
USD $21,140 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 12 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 3.0 cumulative SLU GPA. Grade of B- or better in all courses counting toward degree. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades. Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 70-74 (13 subscores in reading and writing), IELTS 6.0 (5.5 subscores in reading and writing), PTEA 48-49, TOEFL Essentials 7.5, Duolingo 95-100, or Completion of Academic English Level 5 |
| Academic requirements: | Undergraduate Degree or equivalent in Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM) field.* GPA 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. Professional goal statement optional. Letters of recommendation optional. GRE optional. *A customized course of study for the Master of Science depends on prior STEM classes and/or work experience in math/statistics, programming, and data structures. Thus, the required credit hours to earn the Master of Science degree can range from 30 to 39 based on individual background. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that average $4,000-$15,000 per qualified student.
Tuition and Funding:
For estimated tuition and funding details, please visit our costs page.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 17 August 2023 | 17 May 2024 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
USD $36,750 |
| 11 January 2024 | 13 December 2024 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
USD $36,750 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 12 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 3.0 cumulative SLU GPA. Grade of B- or better in all courses counting toward degree. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades. Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 75-79 (17 subscores in reading and writing), IELTS 6.0 (6.0 subscores in reading and writing), PTEA 50, TOEFL Essentials 8, or Duolingo 105 |
| Academic requirements: | Undergraduate Degree or equivalent in Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM) field.* GPA 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. Professional goal statement optional. Letters of recommendation optional. GRE optional. *A customized course of study for the Master of Science depends on prior STEM classes and/or work experience in math/statistics, programming, and data structures. Thus, the required credit hours to earn the Master of Science degree can range from 30 to 39 based on individual background. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that average $4,000-$15,000 per qualified student.
Tuition and Funding:
For estimated tuition and funding details, please visit our costs page.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 17 August 2023 | 15 December 2023 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
USD $21,140 |
| 11 January 2024 | 17 May 2024 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
USD $21,140 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 12 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 3.0 cumulative SLU GPA. Grade of B- or better in all courses counting toward degree. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades. Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 70-74 (13 subscores in reading and writing), IELTS 6.0 (5.5 subscores in reading and writing), PTEA 48-49, TOEFL Essentials 7.5, Duolingo 95-100, or Completion of Academic English Level 5 |
| Academic requirements: | Undergraduate Degree or equivalent in Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM) field.* GPA 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. Professional goal statement optional. Letters of recommendation optional. GRE optional. *A customized course of study for the Master of Science depends on prior STEM classes and/or work experience in math/statistics, programming, and data structures. Thus, the required credit hours to earn the Master of Science degree can range from 30 to 39 based on individual background. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that average $4,000-$15,000 per qualified student.
Tuition and Funding:
For estimated tuition and funding details, please visit our costs page.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 17 August 2023 | 17 May 2024 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
USD $36,750 |
| 11 January 2024 | 13 December 2024 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
USD $36,750 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 12 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 3.0 cumulative SLU GPA. Grade of B- or better in all courses counting toward degree. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades. Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio