Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence
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Quick facts
- Location
- Abu Dhabi
- Levels
- Undergraduate · Postgraduate · PhD
- Intakes
- Fall (mid-August)
- Tuition (AED)
- Free for funded MSc/PhD students
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Tuition: Undergraduate tuition US$45,000 per year plus cost of attendance (scholarships available). Master in Applied AI (fee-based): AED 170,000 total. Funded MSc and PhD students pay no tuition.
Scholarships
The main scholarships and discounts MBZUAI publishes, in one table.
| Scholarship | Value | Who it is for | How to get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSc and PhD funding | Free tuition, a monthly stipend, health insurance and a yearly return flight | Admitted funded MSc and PhD students (the fee-based Master in Applied AI is not included) | Automatic Included with a funded offer of admission |
| Undergraduate scholarships | Tuition and cost of attendance may be covered | Admitted undergraduate students, subject to programme terms | Apply separately Contact us — terms depend on the programme |
Scholarship information may change. Final eligibility and awards are decided by the university.
Programmes
- Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence
- Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence - Computer Vision
- Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence - Machine Learning
- Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence - Natural Language Processing
- Master of Science in Computer Science
- Master of Science in Robotics
- Master of Science in Statistics and Data Science
- Master of Science in Computational Biology
- Master in Applied Artificial Intelligence
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Entry requirements
Undergraduate
- Successful applicants typically have an overall average of 90% or higher, and about 90% in Maths and STEM subjects
- SAT and ACT are not required
- A screening exam is required, then an online interview for shortlisted applicants
Postgraduate
- Minimum CGPA of 3.0 or 3.5 (out of 4.0), depending on the programme
- Applications for 2027 entry close on 15 December 2026 for most programmes
English language
- Proof of English proficiency is required unless waived — scores vary by programme
About MBZUAI
Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) is a UAE university in Abu Dhabi focused entirely on artificial intelligence and related fields.
It offers master's and PhD programmes in AI, computer vision, machine learning, natural language processing, computer science, robotics, statistics and data science, and computational biology, as well as undergraduate programmes. Funded MSc and PhD students receive free tuition, a monthly stipend and health insurance.
It suits strong students in maths and computing who want to specialise in AI and research.
- Type
- UAE university
- Degree awarded by
- Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence
- Education system
- UAE degree
- Emirate
- Abu Dhabi
- THE 2027
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