Graduate Admission – MBZUAI (Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence)

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) offers fully funded graduate programs (MSc and PhD) focused on cutting-edge AI research and applications.

What’s Offered

• Full scholarship for full-time admitted students, including 100% tuition coverage, a monthly stipend, health insurance, and visa sponsorship.

• Monthly stipend (AED): ~15,500 for international MSc students; ~17,500 for international PhD students.

• On-campus housing is available, and insurance is provided.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants should have a bachelor’s (for MSc) or master’s degree (for PhD) in STEM fields (CS, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, etc.) with a minimum CGPA requirement.

• Required application materials: CV, statement of purpose, (for PhD) a research statement, transcript(s), referee recommendations, and proof of English proficiency.

• GRE is optional.

Process & Structure

• Submit your application online via MBZUAI’s portal.

• Applicants take a screening exam testing programming, math, and AI fundamentals.

• Shortlisted candidates are invited to a technical interview.

• Admission decisions are communicated by March 15, 2026 for the Fall 2026 intake.

Deadline

• Application opens: 1 September 2025

• Priority deadline: 15 November 2025, final deadline: 15 December 2025

Maintaining the Scholarship

• Scholars must maintain high academic performance and follow MBZUAI’s Code of Conduct.

• The scholarship terms are detailed in the university catalogue.