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Masters & PhDFully Funded

MBZUAI Graduate Scholarship UAE 2027

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence

Location

United Arab Emirates

Funding Amount

Full tuition + monthly stipend + free accommodation + health insurance + visa sponsorship

Application Deadline

Application opens September 2026; deadline December 15, 2026

Field of Study

Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing

About This Scholarship

The Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence in Abu Dhabi, UAE, is the world first graduate-level, research-based AI university, dedicated exclusively to Artificial Intelligence education and research. All admitted Master and PhD students at MBZUAI automatically receive a fully funded scholarship covering 100 percent of tuition fees, free on-campus accommodation, a monthly stipend, comprehensive health insurance, and visa sponsorship. MBZUAI offers graduate programs in Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Robotics, and Computational Biology. The university faculty is drawn from top global institutions and industry leaders including Google, Microsoft, and IBM. Research collaborations with leading global AI labs make MBZUAI one of the most exciting graduate research environments in the Middle East. The application cycle opens September 2026 for 2027 intake with a deadline of December 15, 2026.

Benefits

Full tuition fee waiver for full duration of program

Free on-campus accommodation

Monthly living stipend

Comprehensive health insurance and medical coverage

UAE student visa sponsorship

Access to world-class AI research labs and GPU computing infrastructure

Research collaborations with Google, Microsoft, and global AI institutions

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Requirements

Bachelor degree for Master or Master degree for PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or AI-related field

Strong academic record (GPA 3.5 or above recommended)

GRE scores recommended

English proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 90 or above

Statement of purpose outlining research interests in AI

Two to three academic letters of recommendation

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