Muhammad Bin Zayed University Scholarships 2026

United Arab EmiratesMuhammad Bin Zayed University
United Arab EmiratesScholarshipFully FundedRolling deadlinephd
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Program details

Key facts at a glance

Host country
United Arab Emirates
Region
Middle East
Institution
Muhammad Bin Zayed University
Study level
PhD
Funding
Fully Funded

Program overview

Full description, requirements, and what to expect

This Masters, PhD program in UAE offers fully funded. The application deadline is 15 December 2025.

KEY DETAILS - Location: UAE - Program level: Masters, PhD - Funding: Fully Funded - Deadline: 15 December 2025

BENEFITS - Full tuition coverage for the entire duration of the program. - Monthly living allowance for Overseas applicants:. - Master’s: AED 15,000. - PhD: AED 17,500. - Stipend can be used to cover accommodation for Overseas applicants. - Health insurance provided for all scholars. - UAE visa sponsorship for Overseas applicants. - Opportunity to study completely free at a top university in Abu Dhabi, UAE. - MBZUAI Scholarship Requirements. - Completed online application form. - Valid passport. - Passport-sized photograph. - Detailed CV / résumé. - Official academic documents:. - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree transcript or certificate, or. - Expected graduation letter. - Statement of Purpose (SOP): 500 - 1000 words. - Recommendation letters:. - Minimum 2 for Master’s applicants. - Minimum 3 for PhD applicants. - Comprehensive Research Statement (PhD applicants only). - English language proficiency certificate. - GRE certificate (optional). - Entrance exam: recommended, but optional for applican.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS - GRE score is optional but considered an advantage if submitted. - Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online entry test and an online information session with the admission team. - PhD Program. - Applicants must hold a bachelor’s and master’s degree in a STEM field (e.g., computer engineering, computer science, physics, electrical engineering, mathematics, or related science/engineering disciplines) from a recognized university. - Open to Overseas applicants from all countries; UAE nationals are also eligible. - Minimum GPA requirement: 3.20 out of 4.00 (may vary by program). - Must provide English language proficiency certificate. - Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online entry test and an online admission interview.

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Requirements & preparation

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Benefits & funding

24 perks included · Fully Funded

  • Full tuition coverage for the entire duration of the program.
  • Monthly living allowance for Overseas applicants:.
  • Master’s: AED 15,000.
  • PhD: AED 17,500.
  • Stipend can be used to cover accommodation for Overseas applicants.
  • Health insurance provided for all scholars.
  • UAE visa sponsorship for Overseas applicants.
  • Opportunity to study completely free at a top university in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
  • MBZUAI Scholarship Requirements.
  • Completed online application form.
  • Valid passport.
  • Passport-sized photograph.
  • Detailed CV / résumé.
  • Official academic documents:.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree transcript or certificate, or.
  • Expected graduation letter.
  • Statement of Purpose (SOP): 500–1000 words.
  • Recommendation letters:.
  • Minimum 2 for Master’s applicants.
  • Minimum 3 for PhD applicants.
  • Comprehensive Research Statement (PhD applicants only).
  • English language proficiency certificate.
  • GRE certificate (optional).
  • Entrance exam: recommended, but optional for applican.

Required documents

Prepare these before you apply

  1. 1GRE score is optional but considered an advantage if submitted.
  2. 2Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online entry test and an online information session with the admission team.
  3. 3PhD Program.
  4. 4Applicants must hold a bachelor’s and master’s degree in a STEM field (e.g., computer engineering, computer science, physics, electrical engineering, mathematics, or related science/engineering disciplines) from a recognized university.
  5. 5Open to Overseas applicants from all countries; UAE nationals are also eligible.
  6. 6Minimum GPA requirement: 3.20 out of 4.00 (may vary by program).
  7. 7Must provide English language proficiency certificate.
  8. 8Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online entry test and an online admission interview.

Important dates

Deadlines and listing updates

  • Application deadlineRolling — applications accepted on an ongoing basis
  • Published on Opportunity StationNov 28, 2025
  • Last updatedJul 8, 2026

Participating location

Where this opportunity takes place

United Arab Emirates · Middle East

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Next step

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