Full-Time Professor
Raul Coronado
Master · AI
M.S. Applied Artificial Intelligence, TEC Monterrey
B.S. Computer Management Engineering, UAM, Nicaragua
SACSCOC-accredited institution
Undergraduate
San Marcos
Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence
Nicaragua's first Artificial Intelligence degree — theory and hands-on practice.
4
years
EN
Language
1
Campus
14:1
Student-faculty ratio
Program information
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A U.S. degree.
Accredited by SACSCOC — the same commission that accredits universities across the United States.
Earned in Nicaragua.
San Marcos and Managua campuses. No visa, no relocation, no leaving your family behind.
About the program
What you'll
study
This program equips students with the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to meet the growing demand for AI professionals.
It emphasizes practical application of AI concepts such as natural language processing, voice recognition, simulated thinking, decision behaviors and deep learning using big data. Students gain the ability to analyze complex scenarios, make data-driven decisions and apply ethical and methodological standards across diverse industries.
The curriculum integrates theoretical and applied AI fundamentals, including programming in Python and the use of advanced computing platforms, preparing graduates to study, develop and deploy AI solutions in real-world contexts.
Who it's for
Students drawn to mathematics, programming and problem-solving who want to work at the front edge of the field — no prior AI experience assumed.
Program facts
Duration
4 years
Language
English
Format
On campus
Campus
San Marcos
Intakes
Varies by program and campus — confirm with an advisor
Awarded by
Keiser University, accredited by SACSCOC
Learning outcomes
What you'll
be able to do
Machine learning
Supervised, unsupervised and deep learning models.
Natural language processing
Systems that read, interpret and generate language.
Computer vision
Image and video recognition and interpretation.
Python and platforms
Practical programming on advanced computing platforms.
Big data
Working with data at a scale where intuition stops helping.
AI ethics
Bias, privacy and regulation as engineering concerns, not afterthoughts.
Curriculum
How the program
is structured
Year 1 · Foundations
Programming in Python · Discrete Mathematics · Linear Algebra · Introduction to AI
Year 2 · Core
Data Structures · Statistics and Probability · Databases · Machine Learning I
Year 3 · Applied
Deep Learning · Natural Language Processing · Computer Vision · Big Data Systems
Year 4 · Professional
AI Ethics and Regulation · MLOps and Deployment · Research Methods · Capstone Project
Course sequence is indicative. Your admissions counselor will confirm the current plan of study.
Career fields
Where this
takes you
Machine learning engineer
Building and deploying models in production.
Data scientist
Turning organizational data into decisions.
AI solutions developer
Applied AI inside products and services.
Automation specialist
Process automation in industry and services.
Research
Graduate study and applied research.
Technology consulting
Advising organizations on AI adoption.
Requirements
What you need
to apply
High school diploma
Official transcript or secondary school diploma.
Government ID
Cédula or valid passport.
Passport photos
Recent, in official format.
Completed application
Submitted at ku.edu.ni/newappform.
Process
Four steps
1
Let's talk
A counselor confirms this is the right program for your goals.
2
Complete your file
We guide you document by document. You never do it alone.
3
Get admitted
We review scholarship and financing options together.
4
Start classes
Registration, orientation and your first day as a Keiser student.
Who teaches you
Program faculty
Faculty
109 instructors
Our faculty combines international graduate training with active professional experience in Nicaragua.
Meet the faculty
Small classes
14:1
A 14:1 student-faculty ratio across the university. Class sizes vary by program, but you are taught in a group small enough to be known by name.
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