The School of Artificial Intelligence (SAI) of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen was founded on February 13, 2025.

The School is committed to addressing the critical national strategic needs and advancing the international frontiers in artificial intelligence. Rooted in the strategic development plan of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and leveraging the industrial strengths of the vibrant Shenzhen Special Economic Zone, the School builds on the solid academic foundation of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen to advance AI foundations and technologies. Major required courses will provide a wide range of core knowledge in artificial intelligence, such as cognitive science, machine learning, embodied intelligence, signal representation, and AI infrastructure, to help students fully master the key basic knowledge in the field of artificial intelligence.

The School focuses on cultivating students’ ability to apply AI technologies across disciplines, encouraging them to transcend traditional academic boundaries and use AI in critical fields such as fundamental sciences, medicine, finance and social sciences. This enables the School to drive technological innovation and industrial integration.

The School strives to elevate China’s teaching and research capabilities in AI through a series of systematic, original breakthroughs with significant international impact. It aims to nurture top-tier professionals and interdisciplinary talents for the nation, the Greater Bay Area, and Shenzhen, providing a continuous supply of talent and research support for the sustainable development of the AI industry.