Muhammad Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence Scholarship

Are you a global talent in AI ready to pioneer innovation at a cutting-edge university? The
Muhammad Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence Scholarship (MBZUAI Scholarship) is now open for applications! Thesefully funded programssupport international students pursuing Master’s or PhD degrees in AI at the world’s first dedicated graduate university for artificial intelligence. Located in Abu Dhabi, UAE, MBZUAI offers 100% tuition waivers, monthly stipends, accommodation, and more across six specialized programs. Ranked among the top AI-focused institutions, it empowers scholars to tackle humanity’s greatest challenges.

Don’t miss your chance to join a vibrant community of innovators apply by
January 15, 2026
(regular) or
May 31, 2026
(late)!

• Host University
  :
  Muhammad Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI)
• Country
  :
  United Arab Emirates (UAE)
• Financial Coverage
  :
  Fully Funded
• Eligible Nationalities
  :
  All countries
• Study Levels
  :
  Master’s and PhD
• Number of Awards
  :
  All admitted students (competitive selection)
• Program Duration
  :
  Master’s: 2 years;
  PhD: 4 years
• Final date to receive applicationss
  :
  January 15, 2026 (regular);
  May 31, 2026 (late)

The
MBZUAI Scholarship is a merit-based initiative funding all admitted graduate students in AI. Established in 2019, MBZUAI focuses on interdisciplinary AI education and research, attracting faculty from MIT, Stanford, and Oxford. With a diverse cohort from 50+ countries, the program emphasizes ethical AI for societal good, offering hands‑on projects, industry partnerships, and Abu Dhabi’s dynamic ecosystem.

The
MBZUAI Scholarship supports six English‑taught graduate programs:

• MSc in Computer Vision
  : AI for image/video analysis.
• MSc in Machine Intelligence
  :
  Core AI algorithms and applications.
• MSc in Natural Language Processing
  :
  Language models and computational linguistics.
• MSc in Robotics
  :
  Autonomous systems and human‑robot interaction.
• MSc in Statistics and Data Science
  :
  Data analytics and probabilistic modeling.
• MSc in Computational Biomedical Engineering
  : AI in healthcare and biotech.

PhD tracks align with MSc areas, emphasizing original research. Full details on the
MBZUAI Programs Page
.

The
MBZUAI Scholarship provides comprehensive