The Applied AI University (AAIU) - UAE’s Next Education Vanguard
- Alick Mouriesse
- 21 hours ago
- 5 min read
Updated: 50 minutes ago
University 365 is proud to unveil its vision for The Applied AI University (AAIU) to complement, not compete with, the UAE’s thriving higher-education ecosystem. Building on our earlier “University 4.0” framework, which championed human-centered, disruptive pedagogy, AAIU advances a radical proposition: superhumanism, the deliberate enhancement of human capability through AI-driven learning, collaboration, and innovation.
Introduction
Rooted in the UAE’s National AI Strategy and Vision 2031, The Applied AI University (AAIU) combines undergraduate programs, graduate curriculum, lifelong-learning pathways, stackable microcredentials, specialized diplomas, industry-embedded projects, and patented platforms to create literaly Superhuman impact-makers ready to elevate businesses, government, and society.
At a time when AI is reshaping every sector, from finance to healthcare to sustainability, the UAE’s ambition to lead regionally, and globally, requires a new breed of, out of the box, higher education institution.
AAIU answers that call with an applied-first, humanistic, and regional multicampus model designed for agility, scale, and enduring impact.
This introductory publication weaves together our “Disruptive University to University 4.0” ethos, insights from our general Educational Proposal for the UAE, and our Pedagogical Manifesto to illustrate why AAIU is a game-changer for the UAE, and even beyond.
Aligning with the UAE’s AI Vision
The UAE has set an audacious goal: to harness AI’s transformative power across six priority sectors, transport, health, education, environment, space, and water, while doubling governmental efficiency and contributing AED 335 billion to GDP by 2031.
AAIU is explicitly designed to deliver on these objectives by offering, in its Campuses, AI focused Academics in 4 fields with a flexibility never offered before :
4 FIELDS OF STUDY TO MEET EVERY JOB MARKET NEEDS
Intitute of Information Technology with AI
Institute of Business Management with AI
Institute of Communication & Marketing with AI
Institute of Digital Design with AI
3 STUDY PATHS TO FIT EVERY LEARNER PROFILE IN EVERY INSTITUTE
Undergraduate & Graduate Studies
Stackable Microcredential & Specialized Diplomas
Lifelong Learning paths
OUTSTANDING FLEXIBILITY DURING STUDIES
Pedagogy with Neuroscience
AI, and Human Coaching.
Only 2 hours a day are needed to succeed - Rest of time for pratcical labs, internship or other valuable activities.
Start, Pause, Restart, Anytime!
Producing Industry-Ready Talent: Through project-based learning and live problem-solving with government and corporate partners, graduates will enter the workforce day one equipped to deploy AI solutions in every fields.
Advancing Applied Research: Our four Institutes (IT, Business, Communication, and Design) will drive real-world research initiatives using AI that tackle national challenges.
Catalyzing Economic Growth: By nurturing startups and spin-offs via incubators embedded within campus labs, AAIU will contribute directly to the UAE’s knowledge economy and AI ecosystem.
This alignment extends the spirit of our “University 4.0” framework, where education, technology, and humanity intersect, to the very heart of national strategy, ensuring that every graduate contributes to the UAE’s AI leadership.
Superhumanism: A Humanistic Disruption
While many institutions focus on AI’s technical mastery, AAIU embraces superhumanism: the belief that AI should amplify innate human qualities, curiosity, empathy, creativity, rather than replace them.
"University 365 vision for AAIU refers to the philosophical concept of "superhumanism" in contrast to that of transhumanism. The proposition of University 365 is to learn to transcend one's limits. This is made possible by acquiring "superpowers" through perfect self-control and technology. Unlike transhumanism, "superhumanism" is understood without egocentrism and aims to bring forth the best of oneself for the benefit of the world. It is a benevolent goal focused on personal and collective flourishing. While it may incorporate advanced technologies and obviously AI, it must respect life and humanity's biological nature. It should avoid merging with machines to maintain control and prevent dependency or potential enslavement."
Our curriculum prioritizes:
Ethical Reasoning: Integrating case studies on bias, privacy, and social impact, students learn to build AI that respects human dignity and aligns with UAE’s values.
Collaborative Intelligence: Through team-based projects mirroring real-world R&D squads, learners co-develop AI tools that blend human judgment with machine precision.
Creative Synthesis: AI-driven ideation workshops empower students to prototype solutions across art, design, and technology, fostering a culture of innovation beyond code.
By centering the human in every algorithmic decision, AAIU positions its graduates not merely as experts, but as empathetic architects of large domains mastering AI systems that serve society’s highest aspirations.
Pedagogical Innovations: UNOP, ULM & LIPS
AAIU’s edge lies in its patent-pending learning ecosystem, comprising three synergistic platforms:
Together, UNOP, ULM, and LIPS realize our “University 4.0” vision, dissolving the walls between classroom, lab, and workplace to create a continuous, AI-augmented learning loop.
A Multicampus Model for Nationwide Impact...and beyong
Recognizing the UAE’s geographic diversity and regional hubs, AAIU will adopt a multicampus footprint:
Dubai: Flagship campus with corporate R&D labs.
Abu Dhabi: Strategic collaboration center focused on policy labs and national-scale pilots.
Sharjah & Ras Al Khaimah: Regional antennas offering satellite classrooms, industry clinics, and community outreach.
This network ensures that AI education reaches every emirate, supporting local SMEs, government offices, and international students. By embedding facilities in key economic corridors, AAIU fosters regional talent clusters, driving digital transformation across city-states.
Attracting and Retaining Global Talent
AAIU is more than a national institution; it’s a magnet for international scholars, entrepreneurs, and researchers. We will:
Offer scholarships and fellowships to top global AI students.
Create post-graduation visas and startup seed funds to incentivize entrepreneurs to launch from the UAE.
Develop executive education for global corporate executives, strengthening the UAE’s position as a premier destination for AI upskilling.
By positioning the UAE as an AI superhumanism hub, AAIU transforms the country into a year-round campus for global innovators, fueling economic diversification and cultural exchange.
Call to Action
Founding President Search
We seek a visionary leader to helm AAIU’s journey. If you have 15+ years of higher-ed or EdTech leadership, deep AI expertise, and a passion for superhumanism, apply by June 30 :Apply for President →
Faculty & Leadership Interest
AAIU will recruit top talent across four institutes.
If you envision yourself shaping tomorrow’s AI professionals in all thos fields, subscribe to our communications at the end of this page an express interest here: Join AAIU Faculty / Team →
Conclusion
The Applied AI University will not merely be another campus on the map. AAIU is a disruptive force, a humanistic superhumanism incubator aligned with the UAE’s highest ambitions.
By fusing our University 4.0 heritage with cutting-edge AI pedagogy, a multicampus presence, and global talent strategies, AAIU stands ready to empower the next generation of AI innovators, in every fields.
As we accelerate toward our 2026/27 launch, University 365 invites visionary partners, faculty, and leaders to join us in sculpting the future of learning, and, through it, the future of the UAE, and the future of the World.
Let’s build the next superhuman intelligence together.
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