Ulaanbaatar
AI, Data, Drones, and Cybersecurity Professions in High Demand in Mongolia
Society
Ulaanbaatar, January 30, 2025 /MONTSAME/. Over 27,000 professionals are needed in the information and communication technology (ICT) sector of Mongolia.
The active involvement of universities is critical to address this demand. As advanced technologies evolve, there is a pressing need to cultivate specialists in artificial intelligence (AI), data science, drones, cybersecurity, and software development. Higher education institutions must prioritize integrating emerging professions into their curricula and fostering research in these fields.
The School of Information and Communication Technology at the Mongolian University of Science and Technology (MUST) has launched five new degree programs in the past five years, focusing on AI, data science, and cybersecurity. The first cohort of graduates has already completed their studies. Moving forward, state policies should support such programs, not only by developing human resources but also by providing opportunities for faculty and researchers.
During a meeting with university representatives, Acting State Secretary of the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation, and Communications of Mongolia, P. Altan-Od, emphasized the need to expand these programs, highlighting concerns about skilled professionals leaving Mongolia for developed countries and calling for policies to address the issue.
The meeting included representatives from MUST, the National University of Mongolia (NUM), the Mongolian National University of Education (MNUE), the University of Finance and Economics (UFE), the National Defense University (MNDU), the Mongolian University of Life Sciences (MULS), and several private universities.
Currently, the telecommunications and IT sector in Mongolia comprises 12,754 companies employing over 12,000 people. Of these, 23.39 percent work in mobile communications, 15.30 percent in telecommunications networks, and 10.27 percent in cable infrastructure and tower installation. The remaining professionals are employed in broadcasting, multi-channel distribution, and postal services.
