United Arab EmiratesPhD43 days leftFully FundedMBZUAI Fully Funded PhD Scholarship in AI 2027 (AED 10,000 a Month)
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Fully funded PhD in artificial intelligence in Abu Dhabi for all nationalities, with a monthly stipend of AED 10,000; apply by 15 December 2026. The Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) gives every admitted PhD student full tuition, on-campus housing, health insurance and UAE visa sponsorship for non-nationals, plus a monthly stipend of AED 10,000 for international and UAE-resident students, with an extra AED 5,000 off-campus housing allowance for married students on approval. Applicants need a bachelor's degree (and master's if held), a CGPA of at least 3.0 or 3.5 out of 4 depending on the programme, proof of English, and must pass a screening exam in mathematics, programming and machine learning. The Fall 2027 portal opened on 1 September 2026 and closes on 15 December 2026 at 5 pm UAE time; decisions are released on 31 March 2027.
Funding Benefits & Coverage
4 Benefits100% tuition free
Throughout the PhD.
AED 10,000 monthly stipend
For international and UAE-resident students.
On-campus housing
Or AED 5,000 off-campus for married students, on approval.
Health insurance and visa sponsorship
For non-UAE nationals.
Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria
4 CriteriaAll nationalities worldwide
Required Documents
5 DocsFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps for 2027 / 2028.
Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: 100% tuition free, AED 10,000 monthly stipend, On-campus housing, Health insurance and visa sponsorship.
Eligible levels: PhD.
The latest deadline we have is December 15, 2026. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.
Required documents: University transcripts and degree certificates, At least three recommendations, Research statement and statement of purpose (PDF), CV, Valid English proficiency certificate.
Apply directly on the official website: https://mbzuai.ac.ae/study/admission-process. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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United Arab EmiratesMohamed bin Zayed University AI Scholarship (Master in CS/AI)
Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) in Abu Dhabi offers scholarships to master's students in its research programmes, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing, computer science, robotics, computational biology, and statistics and data science. According to the official admissions page, the scholarship includes full tuition, on-campus accommodation, health insurance, UAE visa sponsorship for non-nationals and a monthly stipend of AED 8,000 for international and UAE-resident students. The university states that funding varies by programme and that the professional Master in Applied Artificial Intelligence is primarily fee-based, with very few scholarships. Applicants need a relevant bachelor's degree, an English proficiency certificate, two recommendations and a statement of purpose. Applications are made through the online portal, and shortlisted candidates may take an online screening exam and a technical interview. Scholars must keep a high academic standing.
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