Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence explained

Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence
Native Name:جامعة محمد بن زايد للذكاء الاصطناعي
Native Name Lang:ar
Other Name:MBZUAI
Type:Public
City:Masdar City
State:Abu Dhabi
Country:United Arab Emirates
Language:English

Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) is a graduate-level, research-based academic institution located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The current president, Professor Eric Xing,[1] joined in January 2021. Sir J. Michael Brady served as the founding, interim president.[2] Professor Ling Shao was the initiator and the founding provost and executive vice president.

The establishment of MBZUAI is part of the United Arab Emirates strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031, for which came the appointment of the world's first Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence.[3]

As of June 2022, MBZUAI ranks 127th globally[4] among institutions that conduct research in computer science according to CSRankings. In artificial intelligence, computer vision, machine learning, and natural language processing specifically the university ranks 30th globally.

The university provides admitted students with a full scholarship, including benefits such as a monthly allowance, health insurance, and accommodation.[5] The university also secures internships by working with local and global companies. The initial class of graduate students were slated to start coursework in September 2020, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic coursework began in January 2021.[6]

Academics

The university offers graduate-level students a range of postgraduate degrees, focusing on core components of the AI industry: Computer Vision, Machine Learning, and Natural Language Processing. MBZUAI offers graduate-level degrees that are research-intensive and focused on practical AI.

Professional services

In October 2021, the university launched an Executive Program [7] aimed at supporting decision makers to implement AI in their organizations.

The MBZUAI Executive Program includes:[8] [9]

In March 2022, the university graduated the first class of Executive Program participants.[10] A second class was announced in March 2022 by President Eric Xing.[11]

Research

The university serves as a hub for AI research and education.[12]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mericle . Julia . December 1, 2020 . Carnegie Mellon University professor named president of artificial intelligence university . 2022-02-08 . www.bizjournals.com . 2020-12-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201202152229/https://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/news/2020/12/01/cmu-professor-takes-president-role-at-first-ai-uni.html . live .
  2. Web site: 2020-09-10 . World's first graduate-level AI university set to welcome global cohort of students . 2022-02-08 . Saudigazette . English . 2022-02-08 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220208065730/https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/597784 . live .
  3. Web site: World's first artificial intelligence varsity in Abu Dhabi . Staff Reporter . Khaleej Times . en . 2019-12-17 . 2019-11-01 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191101000928/https://www.khaleejtimes.com/news/education/university-of-artificial-intelligence-to-be-established-in-uae- . live .
  4. Web site: National . The . 2022-06-20 . MBZUAI ranked among world's top computer science institutions . 2022-07-07 . The National . en . 2022-07-07 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220707082428/https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/education/2022/06/20/mbzuai-ranked-among-worlds-top-computer-science-institutions/ . live .
  5. Web site: 2021-08-15 . Global expert on robots joins Abu Dhabi's AI university as provost . 2022-02-08 . The National . en . 2022-02-08 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220208065102/https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/future/2021/08/15/global-expert-on-robots-joins-abu-dhabis-artificial-intelligence-university-as-provost/ . live .
  6. Web site: Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence welcomes first batch of students . 12 January 2021 . 9 February 2021 . 20 April 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210420130845/https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/mohamed-bin-zayed-university-of-artificial-intelligence-welcomes-first-batch-of-students-1.76436112 . live .
  7. Web site: 2021-10-31 . MBZUAI welcomes business leaders to first artificial intelligence course . 2022-02-08 . The National . en . 2022-02-08 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220208061234/https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/future/2021/10/31/mbzuai-welcomes-business-leaders-to-first-artificial-intelligence-course/ . live .
  8. Web site: MBZUAI to launch second edition of Executive Programme this month . 2022-04-02 . gulfnews.com . 10 March 2022 . en . 2022-04-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220402152459/https://gulfnews.com/uae/mbzuai-to-launch-second-edition-of-executive-programme-this-month-1.86333655 . live .
  9. Web site: 2021-10-31 . MBZUAI welcomes business leaders to first artificial intelligence course . 2022-04-02 . The National . en . 2022-05-23 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220523114401/https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/future/2021/10/31/mbzuai-welcomes-business-leaders-to-first-artificial-intelligence-course/ . live .
  10. Web site: UAE: First batch of leaders graduate from Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence's Executive Programme . 2022-04-02 . gulfnews.com . 23 March 2022 . en . 2022-04-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220402143753/https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-first-batch-of-leaders-graduate-from-mohamed-bin-zayed-university-of-artificial-intelligences-executive-programme-1.86640946 . live .
  11. Web site: Reporter . A. Staff . UAE: Second edition of MBZUAI's Executive Programme to begin this March . 2022-04-02 . Khaleej Times . en . 2022-04-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220402045151/https://www.khaleejtimes.com/education/uae-second-edition-of-mbzuais-executive-programme-to-begin-this-march . live .
  12. Web site: Staff Reporter . MBZUAI opens admissions cycle for Fall 2021 cohort . 2021-09-27 . Khaleej Times . en . 2021-07-11 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210711081809/https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/local/mbzuai-opens-admissions-cycle-for-fall-2021-cohort . live .