AIRR-NA Member Institution
Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Institution at a Glance
- Year founded
- 2019
- Institution type
- Specialist Institution
- Campus setting
- Urban
- Population category
- Small (under 5,000 students)
- Degree levels
- Postgraduate, Undergraduate
- Undergraduate length
- 4-year
- Undergraduate students
- 250
- Postgraduate students
- 600
- International students
- 929
About the Institution
Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), the world’s first university dedicated entirely to AI, is now accepting applications for its Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence, with two tracks: Business and Engineering.
The program follows a unique four-year model: three years of study on campus followed by a residency year working with leading global companies in AI.
We are currently seeking exceptional, AI-passionate students studying in the U.S. for a fully funded scholarship covering tuition, housing, visa, health insurance, and annual flights for the duration of the undergraduate program.
North American Representatives
Academics and Programs
Undergraduate study
Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), the world’s first university dedicated entirely to AI, is now accepting applications for the Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence, with two tracks: Business or Engineering. The program follows a unique 4 years model: three years of study on campus followed by a residency year working with leading global companies in AI.
Postgraduate study
For graduate applicants, the GRE is optional and may strengthen an application. Testing requirements can vary by program. English-language proficiency tests such as TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, or Cambridge exams may be required for applicants who do not qualify for an English-language waiver.
Areas represented: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Robotics, Technology
Admissions and Applications
Application type
Direct
Entry requirements
Undergraduate: Applicants must have completed, or be in their final year of, a recognized secondary/high school qualification with a minimum overall average of 90% or equivalent. This applies to U.S. high school diplomas and Canadian secondary-school curricula, with academic results evaluated in the context of the applicant’s curriculum. Strong performance in mathematics and STEM subjects is expected, particularly in advanced mathematics during the final years of high school. SAT/ACT scores are not required, though strong scores may strengthen an application. Coding experience is not required but may provide a competitive advantage.
Applications, dates and deadlines
Applications opened on September 1, with a priority deadline of November 15 and a final deadline of Feb 1 for undergrads and December 15 for grads.
How to apply
Applications and submission process:
Students apply directly through the MBZUAI online application portal; no third-party application platform is required. Undergraduate applicants submit an online application, official high school transcripts/records, personal statement, CV, English-language proficiency documentation where required, and optional recommendation letters, technical portfolio, and extracurricular achievements. Students still completing high school may apply with predicted/provisional results and must provide final official documents before enrollment.
Standardized testing
For undergraduate applicants, SAT and ACT scores are not required for admission but may be submitted as part of the application and can strengthen evidence of academic readiness, particularly in mathematics. AP and IB results may also be submitted as supporting academic evidence but are not mandatory. MBZUAI’s undergraduate screening exam is required for applicants unless an eligible waiver is granted; a qualifying SAT score may be used to obtain a screening-exam waiver.
Costs, Scholarships, and Funding
Tuition and fees
Fully Funded upon acceptance (value of 80k+ a year)
Estimated cost of living
We are currently looking to sponsor exceptional, AI-passionate students studying in the U.S. through a fully funded scholarship, covering tuition, housing, visa, health insurance, and annual flights for the duration of the undergraduate program.
Scholarships and funding
We are currently looking to sponsor exceptional, AI-passionate students studying in the U.S. through a fully funded scholarship, covering tuition, housing, visa, health insurance, and annual flights for the duration of the undergraduate program.