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Saras AI Institute Launches 12-Month Online Master’s Degree in AI Engineering to Prepare Software Developers as AI Leaders for Under $6,000

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Built in collaboration with AI leaders from Microsoft, Google; no exams; hands-on, project-based learning; AI Engineering: Development certificate in about five months

As companies race to integrate AI into every product, millions of working software developers are under pressure to “learn AI” while keeping up with demanding jobs. Saras AI Institute, the world’s first AI-exclusive, fully online, degree-granting higher education institute, today announced a 12-month, fully online Master of Science in AI Engineering designed to help experienced developers become AI engineers who can build, ship and run production-grade AI systems—without leaving their current roles or taking on traditional graduate-school debt.

Available in 15 U.S. states and worldwide, the program was built in collaboration with AI leaders from Microsoft, Google and other companies. It combines the most in-demand AI skills with a portfolio-first, project-based learning model and eliminates traditional exams in favor of hands-on, real-world work.

“Most developers are stuck choosing between theoretical grad programs and ‘watch-and-forget’ online courses,” said Anil Singh, Founder and President of Saras AI Institute. “This pathway gives software engineers a practical, affordable way to become AI engineers who lead critical AI projects and help define how AI gets built inside their organizations.”

Built for working professionals ready to advance

The degree is designed for working professionals in software, DevOps, data engineering and technical lead careers. The program teaches learners how to harness the power of AI to become more productive developers; build, deploy and manage modern, production-grade AI applications; master the full AI lifecycle; and lead impactful AI teams and initiatives, graduating with a real-world portfolio.

For those looking for a faster pathway into AI, Saras AI Institute offers an AI Engineering: Development certificate. Learners build 4 enterprise-grade applications that become their new professional portfolios. The certificate program is available worldwide and includes four master’s-level AI courses that can be completed in five months. It is fully stackable—certificate graduates can continue on to complete the full Master of Science in AI Engineering.

Master’s Degree (15 U.S. states and worldwide) and AI Engineering Graduate Certificate (available worldwide)

  • Master of Science in AI Engineering (12 months): available worldwide and in the U.S. in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Louisiana, Maine, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Utah, Kentucky, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee and Washington.
  • AI Engineering: Development (Graduate Certificate): available worldwide, focusing on coding, building autonomous multi-agent systems, creating custom AI models, and building predictive models and modern recommenders.

“Saras AI Institute develops future leaders who are capable of understanding what AI can do for organizations, and how that translates into better returns,” said Eduardo Kassner, Chief Data & AI Officer for the High Tech Sector, Microsoft. “Graduates will become the next generation of innovators, deploying new, AI-enabled platforms, applications and solutions, and keep up with the accelerated pace of change in this new world.”

Tuition, outcomes and dates

  • Master’s degree tuition (U.S.): $499 per month for 12 months (total $5,988).
  • AI Dev Certificate tuition (U.S.): $499 per month for 5 months (total $2,495).
  • Graduates are prepared for roles such as AI engineer, MLOps specialist, AI product developer or AI architect.
  • The first master’s degree cohort begins on January 19, 2026.
  • How to apply:

“The technology landscape is transforming, and 750,000+ AI-related positions are needed per year,” said Anshuman Singh, Cofounder and Chief Academic Officer of Saras AI Institute. “AI engineers are commanding top salaries with AI-skilled workers seeing an average 56% wage premium. Our master’s degree delivers not only the skills training and portfolio projects, but we also provide career support, helping graduates get their dream jobs.”

About Saras AI Institute

Saras AI Institute is the world’s first AI-exclusive, fully online, degree-granting higher education institute based in Salt Lake City. We offer stackable certificates and degree programs (associate, bachelor’s and master’s) that are career-focused, human-centered, and radically affordable. Through an industry-designed curriculum, personalized 1:1 success coaching, and a global learning community, we prepare learners for high-paying AI careers — and to become responsible, compassionate leaders in AI.

For more information, visit sarasAI.org.

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