Masters Artificial Intelligence for Games

The Master's Degree in Artificial Intelligence for Games focuses on the development and exploration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques and algorithms with high potential for application in video games, both at academic and industry level. The course covers AI in the context of different areas of games, such as Human-Computer Interaction, Game Design, Computer Graphics or Data Science, and its use in interactive applications (2D/3D), AR/VR applications, digital cinematography and usability of graphic interfaces, and of course, commercial video games.

The following are eligible to apply: a) Holders of a Bachelor's degree or legal equivalent awarded by a national higher education institution in the areas of "Computer Science" and other related areas; b) Holders of a foreign higher academic degree, or legal equivalent, awarded following a 1st cycle of studies organized in accordance with the principles of the Bologna Process by a State adhering to this Process, in the areas of "Computer Sciences" and other related areas; c) Holders of a foreign higher academic degree, which is recognized by the Scientific Council as satisfying the objectives of the Bachelor's degree in the areas of "Computer Sciences" or in related areas; d) Holders of an academic, scientific or professional curriculum recognized by the Scientific Council as attesting to their ability to complete this cycle of studies. The selection criteria include: 25% previous qualification (Bachelor Certificate Grade) + 75% Interview and CV/portfolio assessment. Candidates with no degree or no classification of previous qualification, the interview is weighted at 100%.

Graduates in Video Games, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, and related fields. Students with the ability to work in teams on disruptive projects with the potential to redefine the direction of AI for games on an industrial and academic level.

Dr. Antonios Liapis (Assistant Professor / University of Malta) Xalavier Nelson Jr. (Creative Director / Strange Scaffold) Dr. David Melhart (AI Researcher / modl.ai) Dr. Renata Ntelia (Assistant Professor / University of Lincoln) Dr. Pippin Barr (Assistant Professor / Concordia University) Diogo de Andrade (Independent Game Programmer) Geraldo Nascimento (Senior Lead Programmer / Lively - A Keywords Studio)

Professions in the Game Industry that require a strong command of concepts related to artificial intelligence, agents, machine learning, and data science, such as: ¿ Data Science ¿ Gameplay Analyst ¿ Gameplay Engineer ¿ AI Programmer ¿ Machine Learning Engineer ¿ Marketing Analyst ¿ Research and Development (R&D) ¿ UI/UX Analyst

Doctoral programs; Specialization courses in Games; Continuation of applied studies in research centers.

You will study at the Centro Universitário de Lisboa, located in the center of Lisbon, in Campo Grande. The university is equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories and equipment, including VR technology, Motion Capture, Games and 2D/3D animation labs, 3D printing, sound and film studios.

Despite the numerous links within the videogame industry and a vast participation of guests within the sector, the teaching staff also encourages work within the field of research and development of game technology, taking advantage of the wide range of available research centers at Lusófona University, with emphasis on the following: ¿ Hei-Lab - https://hei-lab.ulusofona.pt/ ¿ CICANT - https://cicant.ulusofona.pt/ ¿ COPLABS - http://copelabs.ulusofona.pt/

After Work (Monday to Thursday from 18h30-22h00)