MBZUAI Scholarship UAE 2026

The MBZUAI Graduate Scholarship 2026 is offered by Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence. The scholarship is a prestigious full-tuition award designed to support outstanding students pursuing graduate programs in artificial intelligence. Selected candidates will receive 100% tuition coverage, a monthly stipend, UAE visa sponsorship, and health insurance.

Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) is offering this opportunity.

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

• be enrolled as a full-time student at MBZUAI
• pursue a graduate degree program (M.Sc. or Ph.D.) at the university
• maintain high academic standing throughout their studies
• adhere to the University's Code of Conduct
• fulfil specific academic and research expectations

Note:- Scholarships do not apply to the MAAI program.

The selected students will receive 100% tuition fee coverage and a monthly stipend of AED 15,500 (approx. ₹3,74,859.44) for M.Sc. and AED 17,500 (approx. ₹4,23,228.40) for Ph.D. students, and other benefits.

Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Scroll down to the ‘Apply Now’ button.
Step 4: Click on the ‘Sign Up’ button.
Step 5: Fill in the required details and click on the ‘Sign Up’ button.
Step 6: ‘Log In’ with your credentials and continue with your application.

Note:- Applications submitted by the priority deadline will be reviewed first.

• Curriculum vitae
• Academic transcript
• Statement of purpose
• Research statement
• Referee recommendations
• Screening exam

Candidates will be selected based on academic merit, research potential, relevant experience, and commitment to the field of artificial intelligence.

Priority deadline: 15 November 2025
Application Deadline: 15 December 2025

Question: Who is offering this opportunity?
Answer: Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) is offering this opportunity.

Question: How much is the award worth?
Answer: The award provides 100% tuition fee coverage and a monthly stipend of 15,500 AED(approx ₹3,74,859.44) for M.Sc. and 17,500( approx. ₹4,23,228.40) AED for Ph.D. students and other benefits.

Question: Who is eligible for the MBZUAI Graduate Scholarship 2026?
Answer: Full-time graduate students enrolled in M.Sc. or Ph.D. programs at MBZUAI who maintain high academic standing and adhere to university requirements are eligible to apply for the scholarship.

Question: Does the scholarship apply to all programs?
Answer: The scholarship applies to M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs only. It does not apply to the MAAI program.

Question: What is the last date to apply for the MBZUAI Graduate Scholarship 2026?
Answer: The last date to apply for the scholarship is 15 December 2025.