The PhD in Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries and society, creating an urgent need for advanced research and innovation. The PhD of Science in Artificial Intelligence at Endicott College of International Studies (ECIS), Woosong University is designed to develop high level researchers and future academic and industry leaders who can contribute original research to emerging AI fields. The program combines university required courses offered every semester such as Ethical AI and Decision Making, Principles of AI, and Generative AI for Business with an advanced sequence of departmental courses covering key areas including AI research methodology, advanced machine learning, intelligent databases, deep neural networks (deep reinforcement learning), large language models (LLMs), multimodal learning, optimization, and AI system evaluation and design. Beyond coursework, students engage in collaborative research projects, international conferences, and interdisciplinary seminars that foster innovation and global perspectives. Graduates are prepared not only to advance theoretical knowledge but also to design practical AI systems, influence policy, and lead transformative initiatives across academia, industry, and government, ultimately shaping the ethical and sustainable future of artificial intelligence worldwide.
Career Path
Graduate careers include Chief AI Scientist/Chief Data Scientist, AI Systems Architect, Senior Machine Learning Engineer, AI Product Innovation Director, AI Strategy Consultant, Head of AI R&D (corporate labs, tech firms), AI Solutions Architect (cloud and enterprise systems), AI Ethics and Governance Specialist, AI Research Scientist (academic institutions, think tanks), Postdoctoral Research Fellow in AI and Machine Learning, Director of AI Research Labs, Author/Contributor to AI Policy and Ethics Publications, Director of AI Innovation in multinational corporations, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) with AI specialization, Global AI Policy and Standards Leader, AI Program Director at international research consortia, Senior Advisor on AI for government ministries or UN agencies.
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We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to Woosong University below;
1. Masters Certificate and Degree
2. Bachelor Degree Certificate and Transcript
3. PhD Proposal
4. Statement of Intent
5. Passport
6. Recommendation Letter
7. English Proficiency Letter
8. CV
9. WASSCE/ A-Level Certificate
Woosong University will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, evidence of English study within a 12‑year education system where English is designated as the primary and official language and the principal language of instruction. For applicants who do not yet meet the English language requirement, there are two pathways to achieve the necessary level:
Pre‑sessional English Programme; Students may successfully complete a preparatory English programme offered by the university before beginning their academic course. Recognized English Proficiency Tests; Students may submit one of the following minimum scores prior to the start of their program: IELTS: 6.5 overall band score (or equivalent), TOEFL or PTE: Score of 60, Duolingo English Test: Score of 120.
