Hello, I’m currently working in Japan as a software engineer (work is remote). Thinking of doing a masters in AI/Machine Learning for a potential slight career change in the future. I do have an undergraduate degree in Computer Engineering, GPA was a little above average. Is it a better bet to find a university outside of Japan or inside Japan? And what are some universities that come to mind?
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Hands down the best bang for your buck is GA Tech’s OMSCS program. It is fully online and doesn’t require the GRE. Plus, it is dirt cheap – around 7K USD for the whole program, which is a top 10 program. You should be a shoo in for admissions with your background.
Program Main Page: [https://omscs.gatech.edu/](https://omscs.gatech.edu/)
Subreddit: [https://www.reddit.com/r/OMSCS/](https://www.reddit.com/r/OMSCS/)
There is a group of current and former students here in Japan – come join us!
Edit: Feel free to DM if you have any questions not answered on the program website.
The GRE is the pain in the ass requirement for grad school. I managed to waive mine because I had high undergrad GPA and also wasn’t trying to get a scholarship.
UC Berkeley, Johns Hopkins, U of Illinois, and Columbia are other schools that offer part time masters in AI/ML/DS. I didn’t need to submit the GRE for berkeley or JHU.