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MBZUAI Graduate Admissions Fall 2027 — M.Sc. and PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (Abu Dhabi, UAE)
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Closes soon15 Dec 2026 — , 17:00 GST — final deadline for all graduate programmes EXCEPT M.
The UAE's dedicated AI university admits M.Sc. and PhD students for Fall 2027, with PhD students funded from day one. The critical catch every aggregator gets wrong: the M.Sc. is NOT automatically funded — you need a faculty advisor to sponsor you, so the application is really a pitch to professors.
Why it is notable: the honest funding story is the differentiator — most scholarship blogs list MBZUAI as blanket "fully funded," setting M.Sc. applicants up for an unfunded admission shock. Our page wins trust by leading with the funding-model table. The priority/final deadline structure also rewards early applicants.
Funding at a glance
What it covers
PhD — centrally funded by the University for Year 1, transitioning to faculty-advisor funding no later than Year 2 (requires a confirmed advisor match by end of Year 1 + satisfactory progress). M.Sc. — fee-paying by default
merit-based funding may be available via a faculty-sponsored research/teaching assistantship or an approved government scholarship (UAE nationals)
NOT guaranteed — students without a funding source are classified as fee-paying. Funded students receive: free tuition, a monthly stipend, one return airfare to the home country per year, health insurance for the approved funding period, and a university-sponsored UAE residence…
Eligibility criteria
Qualification Required
Graduationfor MastersMasters/MPhilfor PhD
This scholarship is offered for Masters and PhD programs.
Who can apply
all nationalities; applicants must hold a degree in a STEM field (computer science, electrical/computer engineering, mathematics, physics or related science/engineering) from a university recognised by the UAE Ministry of Education; minimum CGPA 3.0 or 3.5 out of 4.0 depending on the programme. Senior-level undergraduates may apply with a transcript; official degree certificate + transcript required on admission, plus a degree attestation (UAE degrees) or Certificate of Recognition (non-UAE degrees) within the first semester.
Experience
No experience required
Language Certificate
English-language evidence required — exact accepted tests/scores unverified on the official pages read; confirm before publishing.
Other Certificates
Degree certificates & transcripts
Age Limit
No Age Limit
Check your eligibility
Run all three quick checks before reviewing your chosen course's full entry requirements.
1
Country checker
all nationalities; applicants must hold a degree in a STEM field (computer science, electrical/computer engineering, mathematics, physics or related…
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Last degree checker
Choose your highest completed qualification to see which degree level may fit.
3
Course checker
Pick a course to see whether it falls inside this scholarship's scope.
Complete all three checks
Your combined result will appear here.
Based on published eligibility — always confirm on the official page before applying.
Application essentials
Requirements
Review each requirement before you begin the application.
01
Language
English-language evidence required — exact accepted tests/scores unverified on the official pages read; confirm before publishing.
02
Qualification
all nationalities; applicants must hold a degree in a STEM field (computer science, electrical/computer engineering, mathematics, physics or related science/engineering) from a university recognised b
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Documents
CV, statement of purpose, official transcripts + degree certificate, research statement (PhD), English-language evidence, passport copy + photo, two recommendation letters (M.Sc.) / three (PhD) — refe
Document checklist
01CV, statement of purpose, official transcripts + degree certificate, research statement (PhD), English-language evidence, passport copy + photo, two recommendation letters (M.Sc.) / three (PhD) — refe
02confirm on the official page before publishing.
Application fee
No fee — completely free
No separate scholarship application fee is published; confirm on the official page.
Visa, kept concise: Funded students receive a university-sponsored UAE residence visa + Emirates ID (where eligible).
Application Procedure
6 steps — follow in order. Each stage prepares the next.
01
Select ONE eligible graduate programme on the
official MBZUAI admissions page; read its academic and language requirements.
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02
Create an account on the MBZUAI application
portal and complete the online application (CV, statement of purpose, transcripts, degree certificate, English evidence, passport, photo; research statement mandatory for PhD).
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03
Complete the technical screening exam (mathematics +
programming) as instructed.
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06
Await the admission decision (by 31 March 2027)
respond to the offer by 15 April 2027.
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05
Attend a technical interview with faculty if
shortlisted (online).
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04
Pay the AED 200 application fee after
the screening exam — WAIVED if the screening score is 75% or above; reimbursed upon enrolment.
Application milestones
15 Dec 2026
Application deadline
22 Jan 2027
Application deadline
2027
Intake year
Ready to apply?
Continue on the official Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial… platform.
15 Dec 2026 — , 17:00 GST — final deadline for all graduate programmes EXCEPT M.Sc./PhD Computational Biology (22 Jan 2027,…
Who can apply?
all nationalities; applicants must hold a degree in a STEM field (computer science, electrical/computer engineering, mathematics, physics or related science/engineering) from a university recognised by the UAE Ministry of Education; minimum CGPA 3.0 or 3.5 out of 4.0 depending on the programme. Senior-level undergraduates may apply with a transcript; official degree certificate + transcript required on admission, plus a degree attestation (UAE degrees) or Certificate of Recognition (non-UAE degrees) within the first semester.
What does the scholarship cover?
PhD — centrally funded by the University for Year 1, transitioning to faculty-advisor funding no later than Year 2 (requires a confirmed advisor match by end of Year 1 + satisfactory progress). M.Sc. — fee-paying by default; merit-based funding may be available via a faculty-sponsored research/teaching assistantship or an approved government scholarship (UAE nationals); NOT guaranteed — students without a funding source are classified as fee-paying. Funded students receive: free tuition, a monthly stipend, one return airfare to the home country per year, health insurance for the approved funding period, and a university-sponsored UAE residence…
Where do I apply?
Through the official application portal linked in the Official links section on this page.
Need document or attestation help?
Detailed attestation guidance stays in Opplore's standalone Guides section, not inside this scholarship page.
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