Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence welcomes 400+ students including inaugural undergraduate cohort

Summary

MBZUAI welcomed over 400 students this semester, including its inaugural undergraduate cohort. The university received over 8,000 applications for its Bachelor and graduate programs, with a 5% acceptance rate. The newly launched Bachelor of Science in AI program offers streams in AI for Business and AI for Engineering. Why it matters: This expansion, particularly the undergraduate program, supports the UAE's National Strategy for AI 2031 and strengthens Abu Dhabi's growing AI ecosystem.