PhD in Human-Computer Interaction

PhDDoctoralHuman-Computer Interaction

About This Programme

A fully funded PhD in Human-Computer Interaction: human-centred and inclusive interactive-AI research with a 32-credit dissertation.

Course Highlights

Fully funded: 100% tuition, stipend, housing, health insurance and UAE visa.
Human-centred, accessible and inclusive interactive-AI research.
MBZUAI's HCI field is offered at PhD level only.
Qualifying and Candidacy exams then a 32-credit dissertation.

What You'll Study

MBZUAI's HCI field is offered at doctoral level only. A 3–4 year full-time programme on the Masdar City campus with HCI theory and design cores, electives, research methods and an internship, a Qualifying Exam (Year 1) and Candidacy Exam (Year 2), then an original 32-credit dissertation. Fully funded.

Core Courses

Introduction to Neuroscience, Psychology, Human Factors, and HCI Theory and Models (HCI7101)4 credits
User Experience (UX), Interaction Design (IxD), and Service Design (HCI7102)4 credits
Design Tools, Design Techniques, and Design Platforms (HCI7103)4 credits
Universal Design for Accessible and Inclusive Interactive AI (HCI7104)4 credits

Research & Dissertation

Graduate Research Methods (RES799)2 credits
Internship (INT799)2 credits
HCI PhD Research Dissertation (HCI899)32 credits

Electives (choose ≥8 credits)

Next-generation Interactive AI: Trends and Emerging Technologies (HCI8505)4 credits
From Data and Information Visualization to Operational Insights (HCI8506)4 credits
AI, Creativity, and the Digital Arts (HCI8508)4 credits
Ethics, Regulation, and Social Responsibility for Human-Centered AI (HCI8509)4 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: A bachelor's degree with CGPA 3.5/4.0 or a master's with CGPA 3.0/4.0 in a relevant field (computing, design, psychology, human factors or related).

English: IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90, or EmSAT English 1550 (waived if a prior degree was taught in English).

An independent research statement and references. Screening exam and technical interview.

Careers

Graduates pursue HCI and human-centred-AI research and design leadership across academia and industry.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Licensed by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) under the Ministry of Education.

Programme Details

Award

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Human-Computer Interaction

Start Date

Annual Fall intake (August)

Typical Offer

Bachelor's CGPA 3.5 or master's 3.0; IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 90

Duration

4 years

Qualification

Doctorate

Subject Area

Human-Computer Interaction

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person

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Next intakes

Aug