MBZUAI Artificial Intelligence Scholarships 2027 in UAE (Fully Funded)

Overview

The Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) offers fully funded graduate scholarships for international and domestic students taking an M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. MBZUAI describes itself as the world's first graduate research-level AI university. Programs cover computer vision, machine learning, natural language processing, robotics and autonomous systems, computer science, statistics and data science, and computational biology.

What you get

All admitted full-time students receive a 100 percent tuition waiver. International M.Sc. students receive a stipend of 15,500 AED per month, and international Ph.D. students receive 17,500 AED to 18,500 AED per month. UAE nationals are on a higher rate structure, up to 37,500 AED for the M.Sc. and 43,500 AED for the Ph.D. Scholars also receive on-campus housing at the Masdar City campus, UAE medical insurance, residence visa sponsorship and, for eligible international scholars, an annual round-trip economy flight.

Who can apply

M.Sc. applicants need a Bachelor's degree, and Ph.D. applicants need a Master's or Bachelor's degree, in a STEM field such as computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, mathematics, physics or data science. A minimum CGPA of 3.2 out of 4.0 or equivalent from an accredited university recognized by the UAE Ministry of Education is required. Final-year students may apply using current transcripts and an expected graduation certificate.

Requirements

Applicants need an IELTS Academic score of at least 6.5 or TOEFL iBT of at least 90. Documents include the online application form, transcripts and certificates, a statement of purpose of 500 to 1,000 words, a CV, English test scores, a passport copy and a photo. Ph.D. applicants add a research proposal. Two recommendation letters are required for the M.Sc. and three for the Ph.D.

How to apply

Applicants register on the admissions portal, choose a degree program and upload their materials. They then take an online screening test covering mathematics, linear algebra, calculus, probability and basic programming, and shortlisted candidates are invited to a virtual technical interview with faculty.

Key dates

The portal opens September 7, 2026. The priority deadline is November 15, 2026 and the final deadline is December 15, 2026. Admission decisions are announced by March 31, 2027.