<![CDATA[The rapid proliferation of Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly Generative AI, has catalyzed digital transformation within higher education, shifting paradigms across instruction, research, and governance. This study evaluates institutional readiness for AI adoption at Muhammadiyah University of Tangerang (UMT) using an adapted, five-dimensional AI Readiness Framework covering Vision and Strategy, Governance and Ethics, Human Resources Capability, Data Management, and Technology Infrastructure. Employing a sequential explanatory mixed-methods design, quantitative data were collected from 125 stakeholders and subsequently explained through interviews and field observations with five key informants. The findings reveal an overall AI Readiness Index (AIRI) of 2.92 out of 5.00, placing the institution in the Awareness/Transition phase. Technology Infrastructure (3.90) and Vision and Strategy (3.25) show the most advanced development, while Governance and Ethics (2.15) and Data Management (2.45) remain the principal constraints. The study’s contribution is an empirically validated institutional-level instrument and assessment procedure rather than a new theoretical framework that measures AI readiness beyond individual or technological readiness alone, and it demonstrates how quantitative indices can be systematically triangulated with qualitative evidence to prioritize institutional interventions.]]>
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