Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a futuristic topic, it’s a reality impacting businesses, governments, and the education system itself. In the United States, the role of artificial intelligence in universities is also growing, with leading institutions such as California State University, Northridge (CSUN) at the forefront of integrating AI into research, teaching, and innovation.
At CSUN, AI in education is applied in a practical and accessible way. Students, including those in our international programs, have access to modern labs, digital tools, and state-of-the-art software. This lets them experience firsthand how algorithms, data analysis, and predictive models can be used to solve real-world problems across different fields.
Recent CSUN initiatives in AI
In a recent conversation with Vanessa Andrade, a CSUN director, we learned how the university is becoming a benchmark in higher-education innovation. CSUN is part of the first university system in the United States to offer full, secure access to ChatGPT Edu for more than 460,000 students, faculty, and staff, bolstering artificial intelligence’s leading role in universities as an academic resource. This initiative ensures that everyone can use AI in academic and professional activities ethically and responsibly.
Beyond access to tools, the university offers workshops, online courses, and certifications such as the Academic Applications of AI (AAAI) Faculty Micro-Credential. These initiatives strengthen hands-on learning of AI applied to business, technology, and innovation.
Another highlight is the creation of policies and best-practice guides for the ethical use of artificial intelligence in universities, promoting academic integrity and preparing students to meet the challenges of the job market in an increasingly digital world.
CSUN also positions itself as a research hub with global impact, exploring topics such as sustainability, innovation, and digital transformation. Students take part in projects that connect AI to real-world solutions, expanding their networks and future outlook alongside faculty and international experts.
A key advantage of artificial intelligence in universities for our students
For international students, studying at an institution that leads projects in artificial intelligence in universities is a unique opportunity. Classes go beyond theory: each course integrates the use of software, analytics platforms, and collaborative projects, developing essential skills for the future of work, such as critical thinking and data-driven decision-making.
In the world, demand is growing for undergraduate and graduate programs in Artificial Intelligence and experiencing this at a U.S. university like CSUN broadens horizons and connects students with the most cutting-edge developments worldwide.
The presence of artificial intelligence in universities shows how higher education is reinventing itself. From AI degree programs to interdisciplinary projects, academia is consolidating itself as a space where theoretical knowledge connects with industry practice. At IBS Americas, we are committed to giving our students access to this innovative ecosystem, ensuring the best international learning experience. One example is the Digital Companies & E-Business Revolution course, offered at CSUN, which connects technology, innovation, and the digital practices of global companies, an opportunity to develop strategic competencies in one of the world’s largest business hubs.
Be part of this movement! Explore our courses and apply for the January and July cohorts at California State University, Northridge (CSUN).
