MBZUAI has launched master’s and Ph.D. programs in computational biology, expanding its research into life sciences. This includes projects like AIDO (AI-Driven Digital Organism) and analysis of the Emirati Genome Program. The programs are part of MBZUAI’s School of Digital Public Health and aim to integrate computational biology with precision medicine. Why it matters: This initiative supports the UAE's vision for a knowledge-based economy and its ambition to become a global center for scientific and technological progress in biotechnology and healthcare.
MBZUAI has opened applications for its inaugural Ph.D. cohort in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), set to begin in Fall 2026. The interdisciplinary program will focus on human-AI alignment, multimodal interfaces, and brain-computer interfaces, aiming to design AI systems that improve lives responsibly. Applications for the Master of Science in HCI (fall 2027 intake) will open in 2026. Why it matters: This program expands MBZUAI’s focus on human-centered AI design, aligning with the UAE’s vision for an innovation-led economy.
MBZUAI has opened graduate admissions for the 2025/2026 academic year, offering five M.Sc. and five Ph.D. programs, alongside a new Master in Applied AI (MAAI). The MAAI program is designed for working professionals, focusing on applying AI to solve organizational and societal challenges, taught by MBZUAI faculty and international guest speakers. The university also provides fully-funded scholarships for its M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs in computer science, computer vision, machine learning, natural language processing, and robotics. Why it matters: This new program and scholarship offerings will help MBZUAI attract top talent and further establish itself as a leading AI research institution in the region.
Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) welcomed its inaugural cohort of 78 students from 29 countries in a virtual event. The students have enrolled in Machine Learning and Computer Vision programs, comprising 13 PhD students and 65 MSc students. H.E. Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber emphasized the importance of AI in transforming industries, with MBZUAI focusing on R&D across services, manufacturing, and sustainability. Why it matters: This marks a key step in the UAE's strategy to become a leader in AI research and development, particularly in areas that can address critical global challenges.
MBZUAI has opened graduate admissions for the 2023/2024 academic year, offering master’s and doctoral programs in computer vision, machine learning, and natural language processing. The university ranks in the top 25 globally in AI, computer vision, machine learning, and NLP, according to Computer Science Rankings. In Fall 2022, MBZUAI welcomed 125 new students, including 22 doctoral and 105 master’s students, bringing the total student population to over 250. Why it matters: This signals continued growth for MBZUAI as a leading AI research institution in the region, attracting international talent and contributing to the development of AI expertise in the UAE.