{"id":12799,"date":"2025-05-09T17:07:21","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T13:07:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/?p=12799"},"modified":"2025-05-09T17:10:35","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T13:10:35","slug":"uae-university-makes-ai-courses-mandatory-for-all-students-starting-next-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/2025\/05\/09\/uae-university-makes-ai-courses-mandatory-for-all-students-starting-next-year\/","title":{"rendered":"UAE University Makes AI Courses Mandatory for All Students Starting Next Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\" data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"913\">UAE University is set to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) courses as a compulsory part of its curriculum, a decision that marks a significant shift in how the institution prepares students for a rapidly evolving job market. Starting from the fall semester of the 2025-2026 academic year, all undergraduates, no matter their field of study, will be required to complete AI courses.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"1277\">Dr. Ahmed Al Raisi, Acting University President, described the move as a strategic leap forward. \u201cWe\u2019re not just adding new courses; we\u2019re reshaping how we prepare students for the world they\u2019re stepping into,\u201d Al Raisi said. \u201cOur goal is to equip every graduate with a solid understanding of artificial intelligence, making them more adaptable and competitive.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1809\">The university\u2019s plan is part of its AI roadmap for 2025\u20132031, a broader effort to integrate cutting-edge technologies into higher education. Dr. Fikri Kharbash, Acting Dean of the College of Information Technology and Executive Director for AI, highlighted the importance of exposing students to AI concepts early on. \u201cThis initiative isn\u2019t just for tech majors \u2014 it\u2019s for everyone. Whether you\u2019re studying medicine, engineering, business, or the humanities, understanding AI will be crucial in the coming years,\u201d Kharbash noted.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1912\">To meet the diverse needs of its student body, the university has designed four introductory courses:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1913\" data-end=\"2371\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1913\" data-end=\"1998\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"1998\"><strong data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"1938\">Introduction to AI:<\/strong> A general course that offers a broad overview of the field.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2108\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2108\"><strong data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2041\">Fundamentals and Applications of AI:<\/strong> Focused on key concepts and how they apply in real-world settings.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2109\" data-end=\"2232\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2111\" data-end=\"2232\"><strong data-start=\"2111\" data-end=\"2134\">AI for Engineering:<\/strong> Tailored to engineering students, covering AI applications in design, automation, and innovation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2233\" data-end=\"2371\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2235\" data-end=\"2371\"><strong data-start=\"2235\" data-end=\"2255\">AI for Medicine:<\/strong> Aimed at medical students, exploring how AI is transforming healthcare, from diagnostics to personalized treatment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2373\" data-end=\"2511\">These courses were developed by a team of expert faculty members to ensure they are accessible, engaging, and relevant to each discipline.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2513\" data-end=\"2810\">By weaving AI into the core curriculum, UAE University is signaling a deep commitment to staying ahead of the curve. The hope is that when students graduate, they won\u2019t just understand their chosen field \u2014 they\u2019ll also know how to navigate and leverage the AI tools reshaping industries worldwide.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2812\" data-end=\"3033\">This initiative underscores the university\u2019s broader mission: to provide an education that\u2019s not only academically rigorous but also practical and forward-looking, helping students thrive in an increasingly digital world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year, UAE University will introduce artificial intelligence courses as a core requirement for all students, regardless of their major, preparing them for the demands of the digital era.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":12802,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[242],"class_list":["post-12799","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-english-stories","tag-education"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12799","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12799"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12799\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12801,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12799\/revisions\/12801"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12802"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12799"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12799"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12799"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}