Eligibility at a glance
Pakistan eligibility Yes
Nationality Applicants from all nationalities to eligible MBZUAI graduate programmes
Minimum qualification Recognised relevant bachelor's degree for MSc; relevant master's/bachelor's route according to the selected PhD programme
Minimum grade Meet MBZUAI graduate admission and funding merit standards
Prerequisite background Strong technical background appropriate to artificial intelligence/computing and the selected programme
Eligible fields of study MBZUAI graduate programmes in artificial intelligence and related specialisations
Work experience Not generally required; research readiness is important for doctoral and research-funded study
Age limit No general age limit stated unless programme-specific
English / language Meet MBZUAI graduate English-language admission requirements
Admission required first Conditional
Nomination required No
Application fee No separate scholarship fee stated; host/admission application fee may apply
What the scholarship covers
Tuition Funded students receive full tuition coverage under the relevant university/advisor funding arrangement
Stipend Funded MSc/PhD students may receive monthly stipend; amount depends on current programme/funding category
Travel support Funded international students may receive annual round-trip airfare support
Insurance Health insurance included for funded students
Other benefits UAE visa sponsorship and other university benefits for funded students; continued funding depends on programme, standing and applicable assistantship/advisor support
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Verification & official source
Last verified: 8 August 2026
Deadline confidence: Confirmed
Official MBZUAI graduate admissions page reviewed; Fall 2027 portal opens 1 Sep 2026 at 08:00 GST and closes 15 Dec 2026 at 17:00 GST.
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