Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence - Undergraduate scholarships

General requirements 

MBZUAI is seeking the next generation of AI leaders. To apply, the students should demonstrate:

• Mathematical fluency: The students should demonstrate this fluency through strong high school results in math and science courses, particularly at the most advanced levels offered by their high school. Alternatively (or additionally), this fluency can be documented through high scores on quantitative standardized test results such as SAT Math.
• Effective communication skills: Strong communication skills can be showcased through high school excellence in subjects like English, as well as involvement in debating or theater, both in class and through extracurricular activities. Students are also recommended to submit a brief video outlining their interest in MBZUAI’s program, their goals, and how they plan to apply their knowledge.
• Leadership and/or entrepreneurial aptitude: Leadership skills and entrepreneurial spirit are critical to thrive in our program. Students can demonstrate this by showing examples of having taken on leadership roles in school activities, through volunteering initiatives, or involvement in businesses or enterprises.
• Computer programming familiarity: Previous coding experience is not required to enter the program. If coding competency can be demonstrated through GitHub or other open-source engagement, it will give the student a competitive advantage for admission and potentially exempt you from elementary programming courses.
• English proficiency: High school grades demonstrating strong communication skills may be sufficient to prove English proficiency. However, if their high school education was in a language other than English or if their English grades are not strong, they will need to show sufficient English fluency differently. The simplest way to do this is by submitting standardized test results, such as IELTS or TOEFL (with a minimum score of 6.5 for IELTS or a minimum overall 90 for TOEFL iBT).

Scholarships

At MBZUAI, we believe that financial barriers should not stand in the way of talent. Both merit-based and needs-based scholarships are available, covering up to 100% of tuition and cost of attendance. Some seats will be sponsored by our industry partners, giving students direct exposure to AI leaders and innovators.

Tuition fees are $45,000 USD per annum, with an additional cost of attendance. To find out more, please contact ai.ug@mbzuai.ac.ae. 

Students may refer to the University Catalogue for more information regarding their financial entitlements and obligations. 

Exceptional talents 

As an elite AI program, we are looking for exceptional talents who have an extraordinary track record of achievement in various domains: 

• STEM competitions: International Mathematics Olympiad, International Olympiad in Informatics, International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), International Physics Olympiad (IPhO), International Biology Olympiad (IBO), International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO), International Linguistics Olympiad (IOL), World Robot Olympiad (WRO)USA Computing Olympiad, International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), American Mathematics Competition (AMC), USA Computing Olympiad (USACO), or other international/national level STEM competitions.
• Business and innovation competitions: Entrepreneurship competitions, founder/startup achievements, or business case competitions.
• Arts, humanities and high performing athletes: World Schools Debating Championship, major arts exhibitions, musical achievements, or a sustained record of achievement in elite sports.