Mohamed Bin Zayed University Scholarship 2024/2025 [APPLY NOW]

Mohamed Bin Zayed University (MBZUAI) offers prestigious scholarships aimed at attracting top talents in artificial intelligence (AI) from around the world.

These scholarships are designed to support students pursuing master’s and doctoral degrees in AI-related fields such as machine learning, computer vision, and natural language processing.

Applicants benefit from full tuition coverage, a monthly stipend, health insurance, and accommodation, enabling them to focus on their studies and research.

The scholarships reflect MBZUAI’s commitment to advancing AI education and innovation, empowering future leaders to drive technological progress and address global challenges.

Quick Overview

• Host Country: United Arab Emirates (UAE)
• Institution/Organization: Mohamed Bin Zayed University 
• Program Name: Mohamed Bin Zayed University Scholarship
• Fields of Study: STEM related courses
• Type: Master and PhD
• Gender Eligibility: All genders
• Award Amount: Master: AED 8,000,  PhD: 10,0000
• Application Process: Via website
• Application Deadline: 15th January

About the Mohamed Bin Zayed University Scholarship Program

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) is a graduate research university that aims to advance AI as a global force for humanity. The UAE’s visionary leaders founded MBZUAI to educate and nurture top talent, foster an innovative environment, and serve as a strategic think tank for both the public and private sectors.

 Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the Mohamed Bin Zayed University Scholarship program applicant must:

1. Obtain a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline, such as computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, mathematics, physics, or any appropriate science and engineering major, from a university accredited or recognized by the UAE Ministry of Education (MoE).
2. Have a CGPA of at least 3.2 (on a 4.0 scale) or equivalent.
3. When submitting an application, applicants should provide their completed degree certificates and valid transcripts.
4. Senior-level students can apply with a copy of their official transcript and expected graduation letter, and once admitted, they must present the official finished degree certificate and transcript.
5. To demonstrate English language proficiency, provide authentic TOEFL iBT and IELTS academic certifications (unless exempted).
6. Graduates who want to pursue a Ph.D. should have a strong ambition to advance science and humanity through cutting-edge research, scientific literature, and thought leadership.
7. They may wish to work in academia or at a research institute.
8. They must have obtained either of the following from a university/universities accredited or recognized by the UAE Ministry of Education (MoE):
   • Bachelor’s and/or master’s degrees in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, mathematics, physics, or other relevant science and engineering disciplines
   • Students should have a solid background in both applied and theoretical computer science, with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.2 (on a 4.0 scale) or comparable for both degrees.
   • A valid and standard Graduate Record Examination (GRE) general test certificate is required for applicants with only a bachelor’s degree.

Application Deadline

The application deadline for the Mohamed Bin Zayed University Scholarship program is 15th January.

Award Disbursement

The Mohamed Bin Zayed University Scholarship program is worth:

• 100% free tuition fee
• On-campus student accommodation
• Health insurance and UAE visa sponsorship for non-UAE nationals
• Monthly stipend (subject to the University’s rules and regulations, as mentioned in the University Catalogue).

International and UAE resident students

1. MSc: AED 8,000
2. 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

1. MSc: AED 30,000 (single) or AED 33,000 (married; will require the submission of official documents)
2. PhD: AED 36,000 (single) or AED 39,000 (married; will require the submission of official documents)

Required Documents

Application document must be in English or have legal English translations. Additionally, official academic documents must be stamped and signed by university officials.

The following are document required for the

For all Applicant

1. Complete online application form (view ‘New MSc/PhD’ application guide here | view ‘PhD articulation’ application guide here)
2. CV (with academic background, work experience, research publications, and programming/coding skills)
3. Official Bachelor’s degree transcript and degree certificate or expected graduation letter
4. Official Master’s degree transcript and degree certificate or expected graduation letter (only for PhD applicants with a Master’s degree)
5. Referee recommendations (minimum of 3 for PhD applicants and 2 for MSc applicants)
6. Research Statement (only for PhD applicants) (make sure to upload in pdf form)
7. Statement of Purpose (make sure to upload in pdf form)
8. Valid English language proficiency certificate (must meet the admission criteria and required upon admission)
9. Valid passport copy
10. Valid Pakistan national identity card copy (only for Pakistan nationals)
11. Photo with white background
12. Entrance exam (highly recommended but applicants may opt out from the exam)

For UAE nationals

1. Valid Emirates ID
2. Valid passport copy with unified ID number
3. UAE national service completion/exemption letter (only for UAE national males)
4. Family book (or UAE national mother’s family book, if an Abnat Mwatnat applicant)
5. UAE birth certificate (only for Abnat Mwatnat applicants)
6. UAE national mother’s valid Emirates ID (only for Abnat Mwatnat applicants)
7. UAE national mother’s valid passport copy (only for Abnat Mwatnat applicants)
8. Valid UAE visa (only for non-GCC Abnat Mwatnat applicants)

For UAE residents (living in the UAE)

1. Valid UAE visa
2. Valid Emirates ID

How to Apply

To apply for the Mohamed Bin Zayed University Scholarship Program, eligible candidate should:

1. Register to the online form here.
2. Choose your program and fill out your application form.
3. Make your academic profile and submit your documents and certificates

Note: 

All applicants with complete files, including the required number of recommendations, will be requested to participate in an online screening exam to determine their knowledge and skills. Guidelines can be found in the entrance criteria section of the offered programs’ websites: Master’s programs | Ph.D. programs. Completing the exam is optional but strongly suggested because it will provide more information to the evaluation committee. Waiving the exam is only recommended for students who can demonstrate significant research abilities, subject matter experience, and technical skills.