Mohamed Bin Zayed University Scholarship Program for International Students 2025

Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) voffers students a choice of graduate programs in a modern and innovative university setting, located in the thriving capital of the UAE.

Combining a contemporary education system and robust curriculum with the rich culture and heritage of Abu Dhabi, MBZUAI offers an experience like no other.

All students admitted on a full-time basis are granted the privilege to complete their study with a full scholarship.

However, to maintain the scholarships, stipends and other benefits, students are expected to maintain high academic standing, comply with the university code of conduct, and fulfil certain requirements during their study tenure.

• Table of Content
• About Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI)
• MBZUAI Postgraduate Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of MBZUAI Postgraduate Scholarship
• Requirements for MBZUAI Postgraduate Scholarship Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI)

Establish and continually evolve interdisciplinary, collaborative research and development capability in the field of AI, while educating students to be innovators and leaders with the breadth and depth of knowledge to grow technology and enterprise in the UAE and globally.

MBZUAI Postgraduate Scholarship

Application Deadline	15 Jan 2025
Country to study	United Arab Emirates
School to study	Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI)
Type	Postgraduate
Sponsor	Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI)
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of MBZUAI Postgraduate Scholarship

The MMBZUAI Scholarship beneficiaries will receive holistic support which includes:

• 100% free tuition fee
• On-campus student accommodation
• Health insurance and UAE visa sponsorship for non-UAE nationals
• Monthly stipend

International Students 

• • MSc: AED 8,000
  • PhD: AED 10,000 (Married PhD students may request to live off-campus and receive an additional AED 5,000 housing allowance subject to approval and submission of official documents.)

UAE national students

• • MSc: AED 30,000 (single) or AED 33,000 (married; will require the submission of official documents)
  • PhD: AED 36,000 (single) or AED 39,000 (married; will require the submission of official documents)

Requirements for MBZUAI Postgraduate Scholarship Qualification

To be eligible for the 2025 Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence Scholarship, applicants must:

• posses Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field such as computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, mathematics, physics and other relevant science and engineering majors, from a university accredited or recognized by the UAE Ministry of Education (MoE).
• have a minimum CGPA of 3.2 (on a 4.0 scale) or equivalent.
• provide their completed degree certificates and official transcripts when submitting their application.
• Senior-level students can apply initially with a copy of their official transcript and expected graduation letter and upon admission must submit the official completed degree certificate and transcript.
• show proof of English language ability by providing valid TOEFL iBT and IELTS academic certificates (except if waived).
• Graduates wishing to undertake their Ph.D. should have a strong desire to contribute to science and humanity through cutting-edge research, scientific literature, and thought leadership.
• They may wish to pursue a career in academia or at a research institute.

• They must have obtained either of the following, from a university/universities accredited or recognized by the UAE Ministry of Education (MoE):

  • Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degrees in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, mathematics, physics and other relevant science and engineering majors.
• Students should have a strong background in both applied and theoretical aspects of Computer Science with a CGPA of at least 3.2 (on a 4.0 scale) or equivalent for both degrees.
• A valid and standard Graduate Record Examination (GRE) general test certificate is mandatory for applicants applying with only a bachelor’s degree.

Documents Required for Application

Application documents must either be in English, originally, or include legal English translations. Additionally, official academic documents should be stamped and signed by the university authorities.

• Complete online application form (view ‘New MSc/PhD’ application guide here | view ‘PhD articulation’ application guide here)
• CV (with academic background, work experience, research publications, and programming/coding skills)
• Official Bachelor’s degree transcript and degree certificate or expected graduation letter
• Official Master’s degree transcript and degree certificate or expected graduation letter (only for PhD applicants with a Master’s degree)
• Referee recommendations (minimum of 3 for PhD applicants and 2 for MSc applicants)
• Research Statement (only for PhD applicants) (make sure to upload in pdf form)
• Statement of Purpose (make sure to upload in pdf form)
• Valid English language proficiency certificate (must meet the admission criteria and required upon admission)
• Valid GRE certificate (required only for PhD applicants without a masters degree)
• Valid passport copy
• Valid Pakistan national identity card copy (only for Pakistan nationals)
• Photo with white background
• Entrance exam (highly recommended but applicants may opt out from the exam)

UAE Nationals:

• Valid Emirates ID
• Valid passport copy with unified ID number
• UAE national service completion/exemption letter (only for UAE national males)
• Family book (or UAE national mother’s family book, if an Abnat Mwatnat applicant)
• UAE birth certificate (only for Abnat Mwatnat applicants)
• UAE national mother’s valid Emirates ID (only for Abnat Mwatnat applicants)
• UAE national mother’s valid passport copy (only for Abnat Mwatnat applicants)
• Valid UAE visa (only for non-GCC Abnat Mwatnat applicants)

Application Deadline

January 15, 2025

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) on apply.mbzuai.ac.ae to apply

Applicants are encouraged to contact the Admission team via email at [email protected] or by completing the form below. Inquiries and requests emailed to the Admission team during the working hours (https://mbzuai.ac.ae/about/contact/) are processed based on the order of receipt and within a standard response timeframe of three business days. On the other hand, those received after working hours, on the weekends and during public holidays may take longer to be processed.

For more details, visit MBZUAI website