The University of South Dakota offers a Graduate Certificate course in Artificial Intelligence through its College of Arts & Sciences. This program lasts for one year and has a tuition fee of USD 8,512. To apply for the Artificial Intelligence Graduate Certificate, students must provide proof of English language proficiency. Accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo, and PTE. Additionally, the minimum graduation requirement for admission is a CGPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale.

12th Grade

There is no specific cutoff mentioned for 12th-grade requirements.

Graduation

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree or an equivalent degree from an accredited institution. A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.7 on the conferred degree and/or a graduate GPA of 3.0 or higher on all graduate coursework is needed for full admission.

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Application Process for the University of South Dakota

Step One: Prepare Your Documents

Gather the following documents for your application:

• SOP: Write a Statement of Purpose or Goal Statement.
• LOR: Obtain two (2) professional Letters of Recommendation.

Step Two: Additional Documents Required

You will also need to provide these documents:

• Official transcript(s) showing your undergraduate degree and any previous graduate credits (in English or translated).
• Scores showing your English language proficiency.
• A valid, unexpired passport.
• A copy or scan of the passport pages that show your photo, date of birth, passport number, expiration date, and signature (if any).
• Official Financial Ability Form.
• Certification of finances, which means providing official bank documents.

Step Three: Start Your Online Application

Begin your application by filling out the online form on the university's website.

Step Four: Application Fees for This Course

The application fee is USD 35 (approximately INR 2.95 thousand).

Payment Method: You can pay using a credit card.

The university allows students to pay tuition fees in installments. Here’s the payment plan:

Fall Semester Payment Plan

• If you enroll by July 31, you will pay in 4 installments.
• If you enroll by August 21, you will pay in 3 installments.
• If you enroll by September 1, you will pay in 2 installments with a 35% down payment.

Spring Semester Payment Plan

• If you enroll by December 29, you will pay in 4 installments.
• If you enroll by January 8, you will pay in 3 installments.
• If you enroll by January 18, you will pay in 2 installments with a 35% down payment.

Step Five: Application Deadlines

Keep in mind the following deadlines:

• Spring (January): December 24
• Fall (August): August 11

*These dates are tentative and based on previous years. For exact deadlines, please consult with an expert counselor.

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 84.27 | Tuition & expenses were last updated in December 2024"