Doha: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation partner university, today announced the launch of a new undergraduate program in artificial intelligence, the first of its kind in Qatar. The Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence (BSAI) will provide students with the sophisticated knowledge and skills to become leaders in a field that is transforming the world.
According to Qatar News Agency, in order to bring this top-ranked degree to its Qatar campus, CMU has worked closely with Qatar's Ministry of Education and Higher Education, as well as Qatar Foundation (QF), to ensure the program will contribute meaningfully to the future of Qatar and its workforce. The BSAI program directly supports the human development and economic diversification goals of Qatar by cultivating a highly skilled local talent pool in artificial intelligence.
Students enrolled in the BSAI program will benefit from the unique multi-university model of QF, which comprises branch campuses of seven international universities as well as QF's Hamad Bin Khalifa University, together with schools and hubs of research and innovation. They will have opportunities for cross-disciplinary study and collaboration with peers and faculty at other QF partner universities, fostering a holistic understanding of how AI can be applied across a multitude of fields.
President of Higher Education and Education Advisor at Qatar Foundation, Francisco Marmolejo, stated that the new program is more than just an introduction of a new curriculum; it is a launchpad for future leaders in a world increasingly shaped by intelligent technologies. He emphasized that graduates will be equipped not only to understand AI but to shape and advance it responsibly to address future challenges.
Dean of CMU-Q, Michael Trick, highlighted that the launch of the Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence marks a pivotal moment for Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar. He noted that AI is reshaping the world now and the program will equip a new generation of leaders with the foundational knowledge and deep understanding to drive innovation responsibly and contribute to global discussions on the role of AI in serving humanity.