Plaksha University and Penn Engineering Launches Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence

The one year course will be offered by Harish and Bina Shah School of Computer Science and AI in collaboration with institutions like Penn Engineering.

Plaksha University has announced launch of Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence - a one-year, full-time residential program co-created with leading global institutions. This program will develop next generation of AI talent equipped to lead in an increasingly AI-driven world. Program has been co-created with insights from global academicians and industry leaders at Penn Engineering, UC Berkeley, Google, Microsoft and Fractal.

It is offered by Harish and Bina Shah School of Computer Science and AI in collaboration with institutions like Penn Engineering.

As per a release issued by the university, this partnership with Penn Engineering includes exchange of faculty, facilitation of joint research and academic activities for researchers and students, as well as development and implementation of cooperative research and educational programs.

Visiting faculty from Penn Engineering will co-deliver select core components of the curriculum, bringing global expertise in engineering education to Plaksha’s innovation-led pedagogy. Students will learn from faculty cohort trained at leading international institutions, including UC Berkeley, UC San Diego, Oxford, Purdue, NTU Singapore, IISc and the IITs, along with industry experts from organizations such as Microsoft.

Harish Shah, Chairperson, Harish & Bina Shah Foundation said: “Through this program, the School will cultivate the brightest minds in AI and ensure they are equipped to create meaningful impact in shaping the future of tech. This MS in AI program leverages our partnership with Penn Engineering and connects global academic depth with Plaksha’s interdisciplinary approach, real industry needs, and a strong sense of responsibility in how AI is built.”

"Penn Engineering is pleased to partner with Plaksha University on a program that reflects the strength of global collaboration in engineering education," said Prof. Vijay Kumar, Nemirovsky Family Dean at Penn Engineering. "By sharing our faculty's scientific and academic expertise, this partnership creates new opportunities for shared learning, research engagement and the preparation of engineers who will work at the forefront of artificial intelligence."

Designed at the intersection of academic rigor and industry relevance, MS curriculum combines strong foundations in AI with structured industry immersion, enabling students to design, build, and deploy AI systems in real-world contexts. Students will engage with advanced tools, industry case studies, and applied problem-solving to bridge theory and practice. A five-month Industry Immersion Project allows students to take on real-time challenges with partner companies, translating business needs into AI strategies and building scalable systems under the mentorship of industry leaders.

Commenting on the program, Hitesh Oberoi, Co-Promoter, MD and CEO, Info Edge Ltd (naukri, 99acres, jeevansaathi), said, “In today's age, AI-first tech leaders require domain knowledge, systems thinking and the ability to innovate responsibly. A master's program like Plaksha's MS in AI with world-class faculty, live industry projects and interdisciplinary curriculum will nurture AI professionals, who are ready to lead and innovate."

Announcing the launch, Professor Rudra Pratap, Founding Vice Chancellor of Plaksha University, remarked, “As AI reshapes economies and institutions, the real challenge is building the capability to apply it responsibly and at scale. Through this program, Plaksha is focusing on strengthening AI education in India by linking strong fundamentals with real-world deployment. This is the kind of leadership-oriented AI education the country will increasingly need.”