Overview
Scholarship type
Number of scholarships to award
Grant
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.
Applicable programmes
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
- PhD: AED 10,000 (Married PhD students may request to live off-campus and receive an additional AED 5,000 housing allowance subject to approval and submission of official documents.)
UAE national students
- PhD: AED 36,000 (single) or AED 39,000 (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
Locations
Nationality
Study experience required
Age
Application
Application deadline
All applicants are required to submit their application on mbzuai.ac.ae.