Advancing
Artificial Intelligence
in Higher Education

Universities are rethinking their programs, research priorities, and learning models to prepare students for an AI-driven future.

ZAKA works with forward-thinking universities to design, implement, and scale AI education across their institutions. This initiative was created to ensure universities are not simply reacting to this shift, but actively shaping it.

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8+ Partner Universities

2,000+ Students Empowered

380+ Faculty members Upskilled

Our Partners

A Partner Built for Academic Excellence

Integrating AI into a university's curriculum, operations, and research pipeline demands a partner who understands the rigor of academic environments and the pace of technological change.

Universities collaborate with us because we provide:

Profound expertise about education and AI
We operate fluently in both the academic ecosystem and the AI industry.
Practical application.
We go beyond recommendations. Our team co-designs, co-delivers, and co-evaluates every initiative.
Global perspective
ZAKA bridges the gap between global AI best practices and the local academic and professional context.
Principles of responsible AI
We ensure the AI deployment aligns with academic integrity, ethical standards, and institutional values.

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Areas of Collaboration

Curriculum Co-Design & Delivery

We co-design and deliver AI and data science courses that integrate seamlessly with existing academic and accreditation structures.

AI Integration Into Existing Courses

Our team advises on modernizing curricula by integrating AI modules, labs, and applied projects across existing programs and faculties

Co-organizing and supporting

We co-organize AI challenges and innovation competitions with sponsorship, mentorship, and real industry problem statements

Conferences & Academic Events

We collaborate on academic conferences and community events, contributing expertise, co-organization support.

Opportunities & Scholarships

ZAKA shares eligible programs, scholarships, and industry initiatives that provide direct value to students and academic communities.

Where we made an impact

Holy Spirit University of Kaslik

Institutional Transformation

ZAKA partnered with USEK on a multi-year institutional initiative to embed AI capabilities across the university's workforce. A tailored learning program was designed with differentiated tracks aligned to distinct staff groups, from administrative personnel to academic faculty, upskilling 390+ team members to integrate AI tools meaningfully into their day-to-day responsibilities.

American University of Beirut

Curriculum Integration

In collaboration with AUB, ZAKA developed and delivered the AI Starter Kit, a structured introductory program designed to equip students with foundational AI knowledge applicable across disciplines. The initiative rapidly became one of the most enrolled online offerings across the university community, reflecting strong institutional demand for accessible, rigorous AI education.

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Lebanese German University

Professional Development

Working alongside LGU, ZAKA launched the AI for Business Professionals training program helping business professionals move from theoretical awareness to practical AI application. The program was developed to address real operational challenges, equipping participants with the conceptual frameworks and hands-on experience to drive AI adoption within their organizations.

Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth

Professional Training

In partnership with USJ's Centre de Formation Professionnelle, ZAKA delivered an intensive, hands-on AI training program for working professionals. The cohort of 80 participants engaged in live, interactive sessions focused on immediate, practical AI integration, ensuring learning translated directly into workplace application from day one.

Advancing Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education