#UAE #education – Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), the world’s first graduate AI research university, has introduced a new Master’s degree in Applied Artificial Intelligence (MAAI). Designed for working professionals, the programme combines foundational AI knowledge, practical applications, and industry placements to address organisational and societal challenges. Aimed at empowering government and corporate transformation with knowledge and skills, it reflects MBZUAI’s commitment to the UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031.
SO WHAT? – There is rising demand among all levels of professionals in the UAE for AI knowledge and skills, but both professionals and employers are often unsure of education options in this fast growing field. Interest in MBZUAI remains high, but relatively few professionals in full-time employment can take a leave of absence to pursue an AI degree. By integrating cutting-edge research with practical experience, the new Master’s degree in Applied Artificial Intelligence provides professionals aspiring to lead in AI with a quality degree course that aims to boost knowledge and help students gain practical experience. The fact that the new course offers students the option to study full time or part time, makes this more accessible to professionals who do not want to take time out from their careers.
Key details of this announcement;
- Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), the world’s first graduate AI research university, has introduced a new Master’s degree in Applied Artificial Intelligence (MAAI), tailored for professionals. The new programme will addresses real-world challenges in the application of AI.
- The MAAI programme offers full-time and part-time enrolment, catering to both full-time students and busy working professionals.
- Students gain hands-on experience through projects, industry placements, and access to a robust alumni network.
- Courses are taught by both MBZUAI’s expert faculty and international guest speakers.
- The degree aligns with national goals for innovation and transformation in critical sectors.
- MBZUAI recently recorded its largest and most diverse student intake, receiving over 4,800 applications with an admission rate of just 5%.
ZOOM OUT – Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence was established five years ago by the Abu Dhabi government to create exceptional local and global AI talent for the local ecosystem. Opening with M.Sc. and Ph.D. programmes in computer vision and machine learning, the university now offers six Master’s programmes and six Ph.D. programmes. MBZUAI is today recognised as one of the world’s top 100 universities across all of computer science, and is ranked in the top 20 globally across AI, computer vision, machine learning, natural language processing (NLP), and robotics.
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