UAE
Deadline: Nov 15, 2025
About This Opportunity
The MBZUAI Scholarship Program 2026 is a golden opportunity for international students who dream of studying in the UAE for free. Offered by the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), this fully funded scholarship allows talented students to gain advanced knowledge and specialized skills in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
With world-class programs, innovative research opportunities, and top-rated faculty, MBZUAI provides students with the tools to excel in their careers. This UAE scholarship not only supports academic excellence but also fosters a diverse, multicultural learning environment that encourages global collaboration and positive change.
By becoming part of MBZUAI, students can benefit from 100% tuition fee coverage, monthly stipends, and many other perks while studying at one of the fastest-growing hubs for artificial intelligence research and innovation.
Requirements
- Application documents must be submitted in English or accompanied by official English translations. All academic documents must also be stamped and signed by the relevant university authorities.
- For All Applicants
- Online application form
- CV detailing academic background, work experience, and skills
- Official transcripts and degree certificates (Bachelor’s and/or Master’s)
- Referee recommendations (2 for MSc, 3 for PhD)
- Research statement (PhD only) and Statement of Purpose
- Valid English proficiency certificate and GRE (if applicable)
- Valid passport and national ID (if required)
- Photo with white background
- Optional entrance exam (recommended)
- For UAE Nationals
- Valid Emirates ID
- Valid passport copy with unified ID number
- UAE national service completion/exemption letter (for UAE national males only)
- Family book (or mother’s family book for Abnat Mwatnat applicants)
- UAE birth certificate (for Abnat Mwatnat applicants)
- Mother’s valid Emirates ID and passport (for Abnat Mwatnat applicants)
- Valid UAE visa (for non-GCC Abnat Mwatnat applicants)
Benefits
- 100% free tuition fees
- Health insurance coverage
- UAE visa sponsorship for non-UAE nationals
- Monthly stipend for international students:
- MSc students: AED 15,000
- PhD students: AED 17,500
- Monthly Stipend for UAE national students:
- MSc: AED 37,500
- PhD: AED 43,500
Eligibility
- Master’s Degree Program 2025
- Candidates should have four years bachelor’s degree or any degree equivalent to U.A.E college or university degrees.
- The candidate must obtain a minimum of 3.2 grades out of 4.00 from a reputable accredited university.
- A minimum level of English Proficiency in form of either IBT TOEFL (90 scores or equivalent), or IELTS score of 6.0, or 1550 EmSAT English score.
- Statement of Purpose (800 words).
- A minimum of two referee recommendations
- Entry Test.
- Admission Interview
- Doctoral Program 2026
- The candidate must have a bachelor’s and master’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.2 out of 4.0.
- A minimum level of English Proficiency in form of either IBT TOEFL (90 scores or equivalent), or IELTS score of 6.0, or a 1550 EmSAT English score.
- Statement of Purpose (800 words).
- Comprehensive Research Statement.
- A minimum of two referee recommendations
- Entry Test.
- Admission Interview
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Quick Information
Type
Fully Funded
Location
UAE
Deadline
Nov 15, 2025
Posted By
Kashif Mushtaq
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