Quick Facts

Eligible CountriesAny
Area of StudyIT, Engineering
Application Deadline28 February 2027
Scholarship TypeMasters, Doctorate
FundingFully Funded
Mode of StudyIn-person
ReferenceRAS-2026-1325
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About This Scholarship

MBZUAI offers fully funded Master’s and PhD scholarships in artificial intelligence and related STEM fields, covering 100% tuition fees, monthly stipends, and on-campus accommodation. The scholarship is designed for international students seeking advanced education in AI and related disciplines at a modern research-focused university in Abu Dhabi.

What This Scholarship Covers

  • 100% tuition fee waiver
  • Monthly stipend/allowance during study period
  • On-campus accommodation with en-suite facilities, kitchen, living area, TV, and internet
  • Access to campus facilities including gym, sports areas, restaurants, coffee shops, organic food store, and canteen

Who Can Apply

  • 1 Hold a Bachelor of Science or equivalent degree in a STEM field (Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or other relevant science/engineering majors)
  • 2 Degree must be from a university or college accredited or recognized by the UAE Ministry of Education (MoE)
  • 3 Minimum CGPA of 3.0 to 3.5 on a 4.0 scale (depending on program)
  • 4 Demonstrate English language proficiency with TOEFL iBT minimum score of 90 or IELTS Academic minimum score of 6.5
  • 5 Provide complete degree certificates and official transcripts
  • 6 For PhD applicants: must hold a Master's degree or have completed one
  • 7 Senior-level students may apply with transcript copy and submit official documents upon admission

How to Apply

1
Complete online application form
2
Submit CV including academic background, work experience, research publications, and programming/coding skills
3
Upload official bachelor's degree transcript and degree certificate (or expected graduation letter if still studying)
4
Upload official master's degree transcript and certificate (for PhD applicants only)
5
Provide referee recommendations (minimum 2 for Master's applicants, minimum 3 for PhD applicants)
6
Submit statement of purpose as PDF
7
Submit research statement as PDF (PhD applicants only)
8
Provide valid English language proficiency certificate (TOEFL or IELTS)
9
Submit valid passport copy and photo with white background
10
For UAE nationals: provide Emirates ID, UAE national service completion/exemption letter, and family book or birth certificate
11
For UAE residents: provide valid UAE visa and Emirates ID
12
Attend screening exam assessing foundational knowledge in mathematics, programming, and relevant topics
13
Participate in technical interview if selected
14
Await admission decision
📅 According to selected program

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