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Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence

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Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence campus

Located in Abu Dhabi, MBZUAI is a global leader in AI education and research, designed for those who want to push boundaries and pioneer change. With faculty from global tech giants and top universities, students gain firsthand knowledge from the experts shaping AI today and benefit from deep industry immersion.

What makes MBZUAI unique?

• AI-only focus

• Ranked top 10 Globally in AI Research (CSRankings)

• Access to state-of-the-art research labs and global AI networks

• Attractive scholarship packages

• A cutting-edge curriculum merging AI fundamentals with real-world problem-solving, including a final-year industry placement 

Accepts first-year applicationsAsiaPublicUrbanSmall (2,000 and under)Co-Ed

Academic programs

  • Engineering
  • Science
  • Technology
  • Business
  • Computer Science

Student experience

  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Disability Services
  • Intramural/Club Sports
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Study Abroad
  • Undergraduate Research

Application information

First-year

Program Overview 

MBZUAI offers a unique 3+1 bachelor’s degree module with two unique streams (the 4th year will be a co-op year): 

Admissions Process 

ED Deadline: November 15, 2025

RD Deadline: April 30, 2026 

MBZUAI requires no application fee.

Tuition Fees and Scholarships  

At MBZUAI we believe that financial barriers should not stand in the way of talent. Scholarships are available, covering up to 100% tuition and the cost of attendance. Tuition is $45,000 USD per year, not including attendance costs.

Useful Links 

A detailed overview of the admissions process: 👉 Undergraduate Admission Process 

Explore our FAQs here: 👉 FAQs 

Transfer

Please note that we do not accept transfer students. All applicants must begin in the Fall semester of Year One and complete our one-of-a-kind, carefully designed curriculum in full.

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Tuition Fees and Scholarships  

At MBZUAI we believe that financial barriers should not stand in the way of talent. Scholarships are available, covering up to 100% tuition and the cost of attendance. Tuition is $45,000 USD per year, not including attendance costs.

Visit us

MBZUAI welcomes visiting students with a research interest in the following fields:
  • Computational Biology
  • Computer Science
  • Computer Vision
  • Machine Learning
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Robotics
  • Statistics and Data Science
  • Human-Computer Interaction