MBZUAI Graduate Scholarship UAE 2027
Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial IntelligenceLocation
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
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
Quick Info
Degree
Masters & PhD
Funding
Fully Funded
Country
United Arab Emirates
Deadline
Application opens September 2026; deadline December 15, 2026
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