Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI)
Fully Funded MBZUAI Scholarship 2027 in Abu Dhabi - Automatic Full Funding
Fully FundedAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emiratesmasters· Full tuition waiver, monthly stipend (AED 8,000-10,000 net), accommodation, health insurance, annual airfare.
Project Overview
Fully funded scholarship at MBZUAI Abu Dhabi. Automatic full scholarship for all admitted students: 100% tuition waiver, monthly stipend, accommodation, health insurance. Deadline: 15 Dec 2026.
Programme Overview The MBZUAI Scholarship 2027 at the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) in Abu Dhabi is automatically granted to every admitted full-time student. There is no separate scholarship form. The scholarship provides 100% tuition waiver, monthly stipend, on-campus accommodation, health insurance, and UAE visa sponsorship. The 2027 application portal opens 7 September 2026 and closes 15 December 2026 at 5:00 PM GST.
Scholarship Model MBZUAI operates a distinctive funding structure: admission equals funding. Every student admitted to a full-time eligible program receives the full scholarship package automatically. There is no separate scholarship application, essays, or selection rounds. The admission itself is the competition.
Financial Coverage - 100% tuition fee waiver for the full program duration. - Monthly stipend: International MSc students receive AED 15,500 gross/month (approximately AED 8,000 net take-home with housing deducted); International PhD students receive AED 17,500 gross/month (approximately AED 10,000 net take-home). Married PhD students receive additional AED 5,000/month housing allowance. UAE nationals receive significantly higher stipends: AED 37,500/month (MSc) and AED 43,500/month (PhD).
| Final application deadline | 15 December 2026, 5:00 PM GST |
| Admission decisions | By 31 March 2027 |
| Enrollment | Fall 2027 intake |
Application Process
1. Choose your program from the MSc or PhD catalogs and confirm CGPA cutoff and prerequisites.
2. Gather documents: official transcripts, degree certificates, English test scores, statement of purpose, CV, and recommendation contacts. PhD applicants also prepare research proposal.
3. Apply online through MBZUAI admissions portal when it opens on 7 September 2026. The application also serves as the scholarship application.
4. Submit before 15 November 2026 for priority review, or by final deadline 15 December 2026.
5. Shortlisted candidates may be invited for faculty interviews.
6. Receive admission decisions by 31 March 2027 with full scholarship package activated upon enrollment.
- There is no scholarship selection process. Funding is automatic upon admission. All application effort should target admission quality.
- The December 15 deadline is final. Applying by November 15 priority deadline improves review positioning.
- The applicant pool is heavily research-weighted. Publications, open-source contributions, and competition results materially strengthen applications.