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.
Zayed University Information
Founded in 1998, Zayed University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Dubai (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Abu Dhabi. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, United Arab Emirates, Zayed University (ZU) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Zayed University (ZU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 21 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the 2025 Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence Scholarship, applicants must:
Offered Benefits
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
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- 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
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- 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)
Application Process
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 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.
Required Documents:
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)
Founded in 1998, Zayed University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Dubai (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Abu Dhabi. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, United Arab Emirates, Zayed University (ZU) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Zayed University (ZU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 21 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.