Choose one eligible programme and review its current admission page.
Submit the graduate application and all required academic and English documents.
Disclose external scholarships or sponsorships.
Ask the programme whether tuition, stipend and accommodation are included in the specific funding package.
Rely on the written offer for exact benefits.
What does this scholarship actually cover?
MBZUAI graduate funding is programme-specific. Funding may cover tuition and may include stipend or living support through assistantships, faculty projects or government awards; applicants must verify the written package.
Other verified benefits
Funding may come through faculty-supported research projects, assistantships or an approved government scholarship; benefits vary by programme and student eligibility.
Costs not confirmed or not covered
There is no published universal stipend or funding package for every graduate applicant. Some MSc students without approved funding may owe tuition and fees.
Who is eligible to apply?
International applicants to eligible graduate AI programmes who meet programme academic and language requirements. Funding and continuation depend on programme, academic standing and faculty support.
International applicants to eligible graduate AI programmes who meet programme academic and language requirements. Funding and continuation depend on programme, academic standing and faculty support.
Eligible countries
All international students who meet programme conditions.
Language requirements
Programme-specific English test score or an accepted waiver; include required proof by deadline.
Which documents should you prepare?
- Degree certificate
- CV or résumé
- English test certificate
What should you do next?
- Choose one eligible programme and review its current admission page.
- Submit the graduate application and all required academic and English documents.
- Disclose external scholarships or sponsorships.
- Ask the programme whether tuition, stipend and accommodation are included in the specific funding package.
- Rely on the written offer for exact benefits.
Frequently asked questions
Does MBZUAI guarantee every graduate student full funding?
No universal guarantee is stated for every graduate applicant. MBZUAI says funding may be available through faculty-supported projects and other mechanisms, depending on programme, faculty availability and qualifications. Some Master’s students without approved assistantship or government funding may need to pay tuition and fees.
How can applicants confirm the MBZUAI stipend amount?
Applicants should check the official funding details for their exact programme and ask the admissions or programme office whether the offer includes a stipend, tuition coverage and housing. MBZUAI’s current general aid information does not publish one stipend amount that can safely be applied to every graduate student.