Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI)

What you'll study

The degree is 120 credits distributed across core areas: general education, mathematics, AI core, business core, business electives, engineering electives, an internship and industry co-operatives. Credit and course counts include:

• General education: 7 courses (21 credits), examples include GE1005 Communication: The Power of Words and GE1010 Entrepreneurship: The Founder’s Playbook.
• Math core: 2 courses (6 credits).
• AI core: 6 courses (18 credits).
• Business core: 7 courses (21 credits) and business electives: 2 courses (6 credits).
• Engineering electives: 4 courses (12 credits).
• Internship: 1 (6 credits).
• Industry co-operatives: 2 placements totaling 30 credits, undertaken in the final year as full-time industry placements.

Entry requirements

The source page does not list numeric admissions thresholds. It states the program is full-time and notes that no prior coding experience is necessary, indicating accessibility for students from non-technical backgrounds. Applicants should consult MBZUAI admissions for specific academic and English-language requirements.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared to lead AI-driven initiatives in business, found or scale startups that leverage AI, and apply AI strategically across industries. The program targets future entrepreneurs and industry leaders who will use AI for market disruption, product and service innovation, and strategic growth. MBZUAI’s Career Services and Internship team supports securing meaningful co-op placements aligned with academic goals.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The programme page does not specify scholarships or fees. Prospective applicants should review MBZUAI’s official funding and scholarship information; university career and admissions offices typically provide guidance on scholarships, internships, and employer-supported co-op opportunities.