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Our motto
Power from Knowledge to Serve
Our motto captures the MBZUAI spirit. It’s a principle to guide all of us. It reminds us that through knowledge we have the power to serve and help others.
Licensing and accreditation
Located in Abu Dhabi, MBZUAI holds official licensure from the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) in the United Arab Emirates to award accredited higher education degrees in the following programs.
From startup university to global recognition
As the world’s first university dedicated exclusively to artificial intelligence, we are bringing together exceptional students, alumni, faculty, and researchers from around the globe to advance AI science, develop transformative technologies, and prepare the next generation of innovators and leaders.
In a short period of time, MBZUAI has established itself among the world’s leading AI institutions – with its list of accolades and accomplishments continuing to grow alongside the University.
Five years of MBZUAI
In 2026, we celebrated our five-year anniversary – five years since our first cohort of students arrived on campus to start their MBZUAI journey.
Read more about our celebrations, our story so far, and our future plans.
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