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.
جامعة محمد بن زايد للذكاء الاصطناعي | |
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Other name | MBZUAI |
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| Type | Public |
| Established | 2019 |
| Location | , , 24°25′58″N 54°37′05″E / 24.43278°N 54.61806°E |
| Language | English |
| Website | mbzuai |
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.[3][6]
Academics edit
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. The university has the following programs:[7]
Professional services edit
In October 2021, the university launched an Executive Program [8] aimed at supporting decision makers to implement AI in their organizations.
The MBZUAI Executive Program includes:[9][10]
- Pieter Abbeel – the University of California, Berkeley
- Sir J. Michael Brady – the University of Oxford
- Justine Cassell – Paris AI Research Institute (PRAIRIE)
- Michael I. Jordan – the University of California, Berkeley
- Thomas Mitchell – Carnegie Mellon University
- David Parkes – Harvard University
- Daniela Rus – Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
In March 2022, the university graduated the first class of Executive Program participants.[11] A second class was announced in March 2022 by President Eric Xing.[12]
Research edit
The university serves as a hub for AI research and education.[13]
See also edit
References edit
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- ^ a b Staff Reporter. "World's first artificial intelligence varsity in Abu Dhabi". Khaleej Times. Archived from the original on 2019-11-01. Retrieved 2019-12-17.
- ^ National, The (2022-06-20). "MBZUAI ranked among world's top computer science institutions". The National. Archived from the original on 2022-07-07. Retrieved 2022-07-07.
- ^ "Global expert on robots joins Abu Dhabi's AI university as provost". The National. 2021-08-15. Archived from the original on 2022-02-08. Retrieved 2022-02-08.
- ^ "Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence welcomes first batch of students". 12 January 2021. Archived from the original on 20 April 2021. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
- ^ "Home Page | Asharq Al Awsat". aawsat.com. Archived from the original on 2019-12-17. Retrieved 2019-12-17.
- ^ "MBZUAI welcomes business leaders to first artificial intelligence course". The National. 2021-10-31. Archived from the original on 2022-02-08. Retrieved 2022-02-08.
- ^ "MBZUAI to launch second edition of Executive Programme this month". gulfnews.com. 10 March 2022. Archived from the original on 2022-04-02. Retrieved 2022-04-02.
- ^ "MBZUAI welcomes business leaders to first artificial intelligence course". The National. 2021-10-31. Archived from the original on 2022-05-23. Retrieved 2022-04-02.
- ^ "UAE: First batch of leaders graduate from Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence's Executive Programme". gulfnews.com. 23 March 2022. Archived from the original on 2022-04-02. Retrieved 2022-04-02.
- ^ Reporter, A. Staff. "UAE: Second edition of MBZUAI's Executive Programme to begin this March". Khaleej Times. Archived from the original on 2022-04-02. Retrieved 2022-04-02.
- ^ Staff Reporter. "MBZUAI opens admissions cycle for Fall 2021 cohort". Khaleej Times. Archived from the original on 2021-07-11. Retrieved 2021-09-27.