First undergraduate AI programme launched

The Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) is disrupting the AI education landscape with the launch of its first-ever undergraduate programme.

Unlike traditional AI curricula, this Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence programme blends core AI expertise with leadership, entrepreneurship, industry experience, and real-world impact.

MBZUAI’s undergraduate programme is innovative and multidisciplinary as it will equip students with a strong foundation in AI fields such as machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and robotics, and provide cross-disciplinary training in business, finance, industrial design, market analysis, management, and communication.

Students will benefit from a hands-on experiential curriculum to develop an entrepreneurial mindset to lead AI transformations.

The goal is to develop visionary thinkers and multi-faceted problem-solvers who will lead the AI evolution globally.

Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of MBZUAI’s Board of Trustees, stated, “This undergraduate programme will play a transformative role in fulfilling our leadership’s vision of ensuring that the UAE continues to lead in AI research, application, and commercialisation to drive innovation, economic growth, and societal progress. It will equip the next generation of homegrown talent with deep technical expertise and an understanding of AI’s broader impact. In doing so, it will strengthen the nation’s ability to foster a skilled workforce capable of driving AI advancements that benefit not only our country and the region but the world.”

Beyond the core technical AI skills, MBZUAI is committed to shaping the next generation of AI innovators, developers, managers, and visionaries. This comprehensive programme equips them with the leadership acumen, financial and legal fundamentals, and essential human skills such as management, communication, and critical thinking that are crucial for driving the future of AI development and deployment. MBZUAI’s new undergraduate programme embraces a co-pilot education model, which integrates AI into every aspect of the student educational journey.

AI will assume a central role in the student learning experience, enhancing critical thinking and problem-solving skills and preparing students to excel in a rapidly evolving AI landscape.