Mohamed Bin Zayed University Scholarship in Abu Dhabi

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The Mohamed Bin Zayed University is currently accepting applications for its fully funded scholarship program. This opportunity is available to both local and international students who wish to pursue a master’s or PhD at the Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) in Abu Dhabi. The program is open to all applicants, regardless of their country of origin, holding a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, mathematics, physics, or related disciplines.

Admitted students at MBZUAI will receive a full scholarship, which includes a monthly stipend, health insurance, housing, and more. Additionally, the university offers internships in collaboration with local and international companies to enrich the students’ experience.

Founded in 2019, the Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) is a modern research institution based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. MBZUAI is one of the top public universities in Abu Dhabi, ranked 621-630 in the QS World University Rankings 2025.

Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is the main hub for numerous higher education institutions and research centers in the UAE, including MBZUAI.

Program Details

• Host Institution: Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), United Arab Emirates.
• Field of Study: Graduate programs available at the university (Master of Science and PhD in computer vision, machine learning, and natural language processing).
• Number of Awards: Not specified.
• Duration: Depends on the candidate’s program.
• Target Group: Open to national and international students.

Benefits of the Mohamed Bin Zayed University Scholarship

All students admitted to the master’s or PhD programs at MBZUAI will study with the following benefits:

• Exemption from tuition fees
• On-campus student accommodation
• Health insurance
• UAE visa sponsorship for foreign nationals
• Monthly stipend for international students and UAE residents:
  • Master’s: USD 2,178
  • PhD: USD 2,722 (Married PhD students may request off-campus housing and receive an additional housing allowance of USD 1,361 upon approval and submission of official documents.)

Eligibility for the Mohamed Bin Zayed University Scholarship

To apply for this scholarship at the Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in fields such as computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, mathematics, physics, or related fields from an accredited university recognized by the UAE Ministry of Education (MoE).
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.2 (on a 4.0 scale) or equivalent for master’s and PhD applicants OR a minimum GPA of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or equivalent for joint Master-PhD program applicants.
• Students in their final year of study may apply using their current transcripts and a letter from their university stating their student status and expected graduation date.

Available Programs and Fields of Study

Candidates can apply to one of the following programs:

• Master of Science with specializations in:
  • Computer vision
  • Machine learning
  • Natural language processing
  • Robotics
  • Computer science
• PhD with the same available specializations.

How to Apply for the Mohamed Bin Zayed University Scholarship?

To benefit from this scholarship program, simply apply and be admitted to any master’s or PhD program at MBZUAI. Please follow this link to submit your application: https://apply.mbzuai.ac.ae/OnlineApplication.
Selected candidates will be invited to participate in an entrance exam that includes questions on the following topics:

• Mathematics
• Machine learning
• Programming

Deadlines

The application period runs from October 1, 2024, to January 15, 2025. MBZUAI will announce the selection results starting from March 31, 2025.

Contact

Candidates are encouraged to contact the MBZUAI admissions team via email at [email protected].

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