Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence

United Arab Emirates

Class Profile

Admission Policy

Competitive

Eligibility Criteria

Accepted fields include computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, mathematics, physics, other relevant science or engineering major.

At least 3.5 / 4.0 undergraduate GPA is expected.

English Proficiency Tests

TOEFL
90
IELTS
6.5
DUOLINGO
120

Application Requirements

Here's everything you need to know to ensure a complete and competitive application—covering the key documents and criteria for a successful submission.

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Master SOP
Academic LOR
Resume
TOEFL
Degree Certificate
Research Papers/Publications
IELTS

Application Deadlines

	Priority	Final
Fall	Nov 15, 2025	Dec 15, 2025

Fees and Funding

All full-time admitted doctoral students receive a full scholarship covering tuition, accommodation, healthcare, student visa, and a monthly stipend (AED 10,000 stated in one section; another section stated AED 17,500). MBZUAI does not publicly charge application fees for PhD applicants.