QU, MCIT, Scale AI collaborate on national AI-powered academic advising platform

In Doha, Qatar University (QU), the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), and Scale AI have formed a partnership to develop the National Co-Advisor Platform, an AI-driven system aimed at improving academic advising services and student success at QU. The platform is a unified digital tool that offers students and academic advisors more efficient and flexible access to academic information and tailored support.

The National Co-Advisor Platform will integrate an AI-powered virtual assistant with advanced analytical tools, enabling advisors to promptly identify students needing additional support, prepare for advising meetings, document outcomes, and track required actions. Students will have round-the-clock access to personalized academic guidance, including information on program requirements, university policies, course registration eligibility, deadlines, and graduation progress.

Administrative and documentation tasks for advisors will be automated, allowing them to allocate more time to personalized guidance, student engagement, and proactive support. The platform will also enhance early intervention by utilizing academic data to detect signs of academic struggles and provide advisors with prioritized alerts and suggested interventions.

It will minimize course registration errors, ensuring students' academic progress and preventing graduation delays. Furthermore, the platform will furnish university leadership with comprehensive insights and analytics for monitoring student progress and guiding data-driven decisions.

Dr. Shimaa Ali Al Quradaghi, Associate Vice President for Student Success and Development at QU's Student Affairs, emphasized the strategic significance of the collaboration, stating that it advances academic advising at Qatar University and prioritizes modern technologies and AI to enhance the student experience and promote academic success.

Eman Al Kuwari, Director of Digital Innovation at MCIT, highlighted the focus on turning AI potential into practical applications by addressing real institutional needs through this partnership. Amr Samir, Qatar Country Lead at Scale AI, explained that the agreement resulted from extensive consultations with QU's advisors, faculty, and staff, aiming to leverage AI for students and advisors while maintaining human oversight in decision-making.

The collaboration aligns with QU's Strategy 2023-2027, particularly its emphasis on student-centricity and digital transformation, and supports national priorities under the Third Qatar National Development Strategy by fostering a skilled and productive workforce.