UAE: World’s first graduate-level AI university welcomes 142 students from 34 countries

UAE: World’s first graduate-level AI university welcomes 142 students from 34 countries

Academic seats were competitive, with more than 4,000 applications received and an admission rate of 4.6 percent

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By WAM Published: Tue 15 Aug 2023, 5:39 PM Last updated: Tue 15 Aug 2023, 5:45 PM

The Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) – the world's first graduate-level artificial intelligence (AI) university dedicated to research – welcomed its largest and most diverse class since its establishment in 2019.

Academic seats were competitive, with more than 4,000 applications received and an admission rate of 4.6 percent. This latest batch has doubled the university's student body count, reaching close to 300 students. This growth is a true testament to the university's position as a leading institution in the AI landscape worldwide.

"The university is dedicated to harnessing the power of technology to address real-world challenges, and this diverse cohort of students is crucial to contribute to the advancement of AI and its positive impact on society and industry," said MBZUAI's Acting Provost, Professor Timothy Baldwin.

"We are fostering the next generation of leaders in this transformative field and will proudly see them deliver an AI-centric positive impact on the world in healthcare, climate, and education, among other areas," added Professor