Develop the skills to design and build the next generation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems and services with City University Qatar. This programme provides cutting-edge AI knowledge, preparing students to drive innovation across industries such as healthcare, financial technology, advanced manufacturing, and social media. As AI continues to revolutionise industries, graduates will be at the forefront of technological advancement.
The Bachelor of Engineering in Artificial Intelligence at City University Qatar mirrors the curriculum, learning outcomes, and academic standards of the Ulster University. Graduates may be eligible to apply for accreditation, membership, or further professional qualifications with relevant regulatory bodies, subject to the specific requirements of their chosen jurisdiction and career pathway.
This programme develops essential employability skills by offering a systematic study of AI principles, theoretical computer science, mathematics, programming, and software engineering. Students gain hands-on experience in AI and machine learning programming, problem-solving, and team-based projects, ensuring they are prepared to apply AI techniques in real-world industrial contexts and drive innovation in the field.
If you have completed 12 years of education, you can join this degree by completing a Foundation Year, which will be considered as Year 0.
For entry at Year 1
As per Ulster University guidelines, you must satisfy one of the below:
- Completion of 13 years of education to include successful completion of General Secondary Education Certificate or Qatar Senior School Certificate to include 50% or above in Mathematics.
- A level: Grades BBB to include ONE subject from Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computing (not ICT/IT), Software Systems Development, Technology and Design, Design and Technology, Digital Technology, Electronics, Engineering or Double Award Science/Applied Science. For applicants offering Mathematics or Further Mathematics or Physics subjects at A level, a two-grade reduction will be applied i.e. BCC
- BTEC Level 3 QCF Extended Diploma in Computing (not ICT/IT), Electronics or an Engineering discipline with overall award profile of DDD or BTEC Level 3 RQF National Extended Diploma in Computing (not ICT/IT), Electronics or an Engineering discipline with overall award profile of DDM
- International Baccalaureate: Minimum 26 points (13 at a Higher level to include Grade 4 HL Mathematics and another HL subject from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computing, Technology or Engineering).
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- Academic IELTS overall score of 6.0 (with no
contributing band score of less than 5.5).
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- Successful completion of Ulster’s International Foundation Programme.
- Other international qualifications will be considered on merit for equivalency with the above requirements.
- You may be able to join the programme at either Year 2 or 3 if you have a
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- Academic IELTS overall score of 6.0 (with no contributing band score of less than 5.5).
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Evidence of successful completion of a recognised Level 5 qualification studied through the medium of English.
If you do not meet the entry requirements, the university will provide you with a support programme that will help you improve your English level and your academic skills.
This programme can be studied over 4 years (with an International Foundation Diploma), with an optional additional work placement year. In the event of this, students will be required to take a Professional Practice unit.
Students may be able to join Year 2 with a relevant Foundation or Diploma.
International Foundation Programme
SEMESTER 1
•Digital Media Tools
•Foundation in Mathematics
•English with Study Skills OR Extended Critical Thinking for Undergraduate Study
SEMESTER 2
•Exploring Cultural Identity
•Introduction to Computing Engineering, and Built Environment
•English for Academic Transition OR Project-Based Learning
Year 1
SEMESTER 1
•Mathematics for Engineering
•Artificial Intelligence
•Software Development
SEMESTER 2
•Computer Hardware and Operating Systems
•Software Development
•Database Systems
Year 2
SEMESTER 1
•Mathematics for Engineering II
•UX
•Object-Oriented Programming and Modelling
•Professional Development
SEMESTER 2
•Algorithms and Data Structures
•Artificial Intelligence II
•Computer Networks and Security
Year 3
SEMESTER 1
•Final Year Project II
•Cyber Security
•Computer Vision
SEMESTER 2
•Final Year Project II
•Intelligent Robotics
•Computational Intelligence Technology
