Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
8,000 AED
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
- other
Description
MBZUAI offers students a choice of graduate programs in a modern and innovative university setting, located in the thriving capital of the UAE. Combining a contemporary education system and robust curriculum with the rich culture and heritage of Abu Dhabi, MBZUAI offers an experience like no other.
Benefits
The scholarship includes:
- 100% free tuition fee
- On-campus student accommodation
- Health insurance and UAE visa sponsorship for non-UAE nationals
- Monthly stipend
International and UAE resident students
- MSc: AED 8,000
UAE national students
- MSc: AED 30,000 (single) or AED 33,000 (married; will require the submission of official documents)
Eligibility
- To apply for a MSc program with scholarship in MBZUAI, the applicant needs to have a bachelor’s degree in a STEM field such as computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, mathematics, physics and other relevant science and engineering majors, from a university accredited or recognized by the UAE Ministry of Education (MoE). Applicants should have a minimum CGPA of 3.2 (on a 4.0 scale) or equivalent.
- To apply for a PhD program with scholarship in MBZUAI, the applicant needs to have a master’s degree in a STEM field such as computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, mathematics, physics and other relevant science and engineering majors, from a university accredited or recognized by the UAE Ministry of Education (MoE) which demonstrates academic distinction in a discipline appropriate for the doctoral degree. Applicants should have a minimum CGPA of 3.2 (on a 4.0 scale) or equivalent.
- To apply for a direct entry to PhD program with scholarship in MBZUAI with a Bachelor’s degree, the applicant should have a minimum CGPA of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or equivalent and graduate from a STEM major.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
United Arab Emirates
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
Bachelor
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
31 May 2026
Complete online application form
CV (with academic background, work experience, research publications, and programming/coding skills)
Official Bachelor’s degree transcript and degree certificate or expected graduation letter
Referee recommendations (minimum of 3 for PhD applicants and 2 for MSc applicants)
Research Statement (only for PhD applicants) (make sure to upload in pdf form)
Statement of Purpose (make sure to upload in pdf form)
Valid English language proficiency certificate (must meet the admission criteria and required upon admission)
Valid passport copy
Valid Pakistan national identity card copy (only for Pakistan nationals)
Photo with white background
Entrance exam (highly recommended but applicants may opt out from the exam)