Quick Facts

Eligible CountriesAny
Area of StudyIT, Engineering
Application Deadline15 December 2026
Scholarship TypeMasters
FundingFully Funded
Mode of StudyIn-person
ReferenceRAS-2026-2077
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About This Scholarship

MBZUAI offers fully funded graduate scholarships for Master’s and PhD programs in artificial intelligence and related STEM fields. The scholarship covers tuition and living expenses for qualified applicants from around the world.

What This Scholarship Covers

  • Full tuition covered
  • Living stipend
  • Accommodation

Who Can Apply

  • 1 Must hold a bachelor's degree in a STEM field (computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, mathematics, physics, or related science/engineering majors)
  • 2 Degree must be from an accredited university or college recognized by the UAE Ministry of Education
  • 3 Must have a minimum CGPA of 3.0 or 3.5 (depending on program, on a scale of 4.0)
  • 4 Must meet English language proficiency requirements
  • 5 Senior-level students may apply with transcript and must submit official degree certificate upon admission

How to Apply

1
Complete online application form
2
Submit CV with academic background, work experience, research publications, and programming/coding skills
3
Upload official bachelor's degree transcript and degree certificate or expected graduation letter
4
Upload official master's degree transcript and certificate (for PhD applicants only)
5
Provide minimum two referee recommendations (three for PhD applicants)
6
Submit research statement (PhD applicants only, as PDF)
7
Submit statement of purpose (as PDF)
8
Submit valid proof of English language proficiency
9
Submit valid passport copy
10
Submit passport-sized photo with white background
11
Pay AED 200 application fee (fee waivers available if screening exam score is 75% or above, or upon enrollment)
12
Complete screening exam assessing foundational knowledge in mathematics, programming, and relevant topics
📅 2 years

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