Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
10,000 AED
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.
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
- Graduates wishing to undertake their PhD should have a strong desire to contribute to science and humanity through cutting-edge research, scientific literature, and thought leadership.
- They may wish to pursue a career in academia or at a research institute. PhD programs require an increased time commitment from students compared to the master's offerings as more emphasis is placed on the delivery of their thesis.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
United Arab Emirates
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
Bachelor
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
31 May 2026
Complete online application form.
CV (with academic background, work experience, research publications, and programming/coding skills)
Official Bachelor’s degree transcript and degree certificate or expected graduation letter
Official Master’s degree transcript and degree certificate or expected graduation letter (only for PhD applicants with a Master’s degree)
Referee recommendations (minimum of 3 for PhD applicants and 2 for MSc applicants)
Research Statement (only for PhD applicants) (make sure to upload in pdf form)
Statement of Purpose (make sure to upload in pdf form)Valid
English language proficiency certificate (must meet the admission criteria and required upon admission)
Valid passport copy
Valid Pakistan national identity card copy (only for Pakistan nationals)
Photo with white background
Entrance exam (highly recommended but applicants may opt out from the exam)