Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence Scholarship Programme

🌟 About the Scholarship

The Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) offers a modern and innovative scholarship program designed to support students pursuing degrees in Artificial Intelligence. The university provides AI degree programs tailored to market needs, aiming to help students succeed in their careers and address some of the greatest challenges of our time.

📅 Opportunity Details

• Date Published: September 11, 2025
• Application Deadline: March 15, 2026
• Category:
  • Postgraduate
  • Masters
  • PhD
  • Bachelors
  • Fully Funded
• Opportunity Location: United Arab Emirates

🎁 Benefits of the Scholarship

The scholarship provides the following benefits:

• 100% Tuition Waiver: No tuition fees will be charged.
• On-Campus Housing: Free accommodation in university-provided housing.
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• UAE Visa Sponsorship: For non-UAE nationals, the university will sponsor their UAE visa.
• Monthly Stipend: A fixed monthly allowance will be provided, subject to university regulations.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. Academic Background:

   • Hold a degree in a STEM field such as computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, mathematics, physics, or other relevant science or engineering majors.
   • The degree must be from an accredited university or college recognized by the UAE Ministry of Education (MoE).
   • Minimum CGPA of 3.0 or 3.5 (on a scale of 4.0) depending on the program.

2. Senior-Level Students:

   • Can apply initially with a copy of their transcript.
   • Upon admission, must submit an official complete degree certificate/transcript.

3. Degree Attestation:

   • For degrees from the UAE: Degree attestation is required.
   • For degrees acquired outside the UAE: A Certificate of Recognition must be furnished within the first semester at the university.

4. Additional Requirements:

   • Curriculum vitae (CV)
   • Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (optional)
   • Statement of purpose
   • Research statement
   • Referee recommendations
   • Screening exam

📄 Application Process

1. General Required Documents

Ensure you have the following documents ready before the deadline:

• Complete online application form.
• CV (including 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 Ph.D. applicants with a master’s degree).
• Referee recommendations (minimum of three for Ph.D. applicants and two for M.Sc. applicants).
• Research statement (only for Ph.D. applicants).
• Statement of purpose.
• Valid English language proficiency certificate.
• Valid passport copy.
• Photo with a white background.

2. UAE Nationals

Additional documents required for 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, for children of Emirati mothers).
• UAE birth certificate (only for children of Emirati mothers).
• UAE national mother’s valid Emirates ID (only for children of Emirati mothers).
• UAE national mother’s valid passport copy (only for children of Emirati mothers).
• Valid UAE visa (only for non-GCC children of Emirati mothers).

3. UAE Residents (Living in the UAE)

Additional documents required for UAE residents:

• Valid UAE visa.
• Valid Emirates ID.

4. Screening Exam

• The screening exam assesses foundational knowledge in areas relevant to your program, including advanced mathematics, programming, and, for Ph.D. applicants, machine learning and core computer science topics.
• Visit the program-specific pages for more information on exam topics and preparation resources.

5. Technical Interview

• A subset of applicants will be invited to a technical interview with admission committee members.
• Instructions will be provided prior to the interview.

6. Decision Notification

• Decision notifications will be sent out no later than March 15, 2026 (5 p.m. GST).

📌 Application Deadline

March 15, 2026

🌐 Learn More

For more details about the scholarship and the application process, visit the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence Scholarship Portal.

This scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for individuals passionate about Artificial Intelligence to advance their education and career in a fully funded program. Don't miss out!

• 100% Tuition Waiver: No tuition fees will be charged.
• On-Campus Housing: Free accommodation in university-provided housing.
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• UAE Visa Sponsorship: For non-UAE nationals, the university will sponsor their UAE visa.
• Monthly Stipend: A fixed monthly allowance will be provided, subject to university regulations.