From literature to AI: CMU-Q's multi-faceted focus on Arabic

Doha, Qatar: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU Q) is placing a renewed emphasis on the study of Arabic language and culture. Through a myriad o...

Doha, Qatar: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) is placing a renewed emphasis on the study of Arabic language and culture. Through a myriad of curricular, co-curricular and research activities, the campus is providing opportunities to enrich the understanding of Arabic and cultural context for students.

As a Qatar Foundation partner university, CMU-Q delivers the same top-ranked, English-language curriculum as the campus in Pittsburgh. The select degree programs of artificial intelligence, biological sciences, business administration, computer science and information systems all align with Qatar’s national priorities, and the majority of CMU-Q graduates stay in Qatar to contribute to the knowledge economy.

The dean of CMU-Q, Michael Trick also recognizes that cultural awareness and proficiency in the Arabic language are important skills for graduates to become effective leaders in Qatar and the region.Dean of CMU-Q, Michael Trick with His Excellency Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani

"We want to provide our students with the background history, cultural understanding, and linguistic competency to contribute in a professional setting in Qatar,” said Trick.

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