MBZUAI believes that partnerships are necessary to enable it to perform its various activities with excellence.
Partnerships could be academic, focusing on education and research, or they could be operational, focusing on the support functions that are necessary for operating the university.
Academic partners
Such as local institutions, international institutions, virtual learning platforms, think tanks.
Industry partners
Collaborating on research projects, development of new technologies, lab setup, and so on.
Operations partners
Such as service providers, marketing agencies, outsourcing companies, and so on.
Collaboration with industry leaders in the UAE, as well as internationally, is a strategic objective for MBZUAI. It allows the university to provide the most relevant skillsets to its students based on market needs, and will allow the businesses to benefit from the unique expertise and research capabilities available in the university.
Potential areas of collaboration with the industry and different sectors are:
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Joint and sponsored research
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Joint consultancy projects
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Interim employment opportunities
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Recruitment of graduates
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Joint academic curriculum development
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Hosting conferences, seminars and events
