Computer Science

The goal of the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computer Science fromMohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligenceis to produce highly trained researchers for industry and academia. The program prepares students to apply the research techniques and knowledge they have gained to solve complex problems in the field of Computer Science and AI.

The Ph.D. in Computer Science from Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence offers exciting opportunities to do cutting-edge applied research and produce new intellectual contributions with world leaders in their field. It is designed to prepare students for leadership careers in academia, industry research labs and education in computer science. As a graduate of this program, students will not only have strong technical and research expertise in their field but will also have the ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams and be able to tackle problems that require both technical and non-technical solutions.

Career

AI is permeating every industry. At recent employer engagement events at MBZUAI, there has been representation from multiples sectors including (but not limited to):

• Aviation, consultancy, education, energy, finance, government entities, healthcare, media, oil and gas, security and defense, research institutes, retail, telecommunications, transportation and logistics, and startups.

Recent job opportunities advertised via the MBZUAI Student Careers Portal include (but not limited to):

• AI solution architect, AI solution engineer, algorithmic engineer, data analyst, data engineer, data scientist, data strategy consultant, full stack software engineer, full stack web developer, predictive analytics researcher, and senior data scientist – consultant.

Other career opportunities could include (but not limited to):

• Applied scientist, analytics engineer, augmented/virtual reality, autonomous cars, biometrics and forensics, chief data officer, data platform leadership, data journalist, data and AI technical sales specialist, growth analytics / engineers, manager: AI and cloud services planning, machine learning engineers, product manager: AI and data analytics, product data scientist, product analyst, remote sensing, research assistants, security and surveillance, senior software engineer, and VP data.

Visa Opportunities for Graduates

Outstanding graduates from MBZUAI are eligible to apply for a 10-year golden visa in UAE, which will enable themselves and their family members to work and live in UAE with corresponding benefits.

Courses include:

• Advanced Complexity
• Advanced Data Structures
• Randomized Algorithms
• Combinatorial Optimization
• Advanced Research Methods
• Computer Science Ph.D. Research Thesis