Abstract
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a pivotal technology of the 21st century, prompting the rapid development of undergraduate and postgraduate AI education programs worldwide. This paper presents a comprehensive survey of these programs, spanning the historical evolution of undergraduate AI education and revealing global trends. Undergraduate AI education equips the future workforce with fundamental AI knowledge to harness its potential across diverse sectors. Therefore, many countries paid due attention to University AI education. Overall, Global North countries fare very well in University AI education. China has emerged as a prominent leader in AI education, driven by its strategic national plan. A comparative analysis of renowned Universities showcases the structure of AI curricula, emphasizing the need to balance theory and application. Overall, this paper is a valuable resource for stakeholders interested in the evolving landscape of University AI education.
Undergraduate University AI Education: A SurveyThis paper was created in the context of project Horizon Europe – AI4EUROPE – 1010700 from which it received its funding.
The paper was presented by Alexandros Zamioudis at the 2024 5th Intl. Conf. on Artificial Intelligence in Education Technology (AIET 2024) | University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain | 29-31 July, 2024