Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence
Abu Dhabi, UAE
A research university in Abu Dhabi focused entirely on artificial intelligence, offering degrees in fields such as machine learning, computer vision, and natural language processing. All instruction is in English, and the university is known for funded graduate study.
Full admissions guideHow to Get Admission in MBZUAI (Mohamed bin Zayed University of AI)8 min read · verified 14 June 2026Location
Abu Dhabi
Established
2019
Degree levels
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
Instruction
English-taught
How to apply
Direct via MBZUAI
Region
Middle East →Admission tests
IELTSInternational English Language Testing System
Listed for this university: IELTS / TOEFL
British Council / IDP IELTS / Cambridge University Press & Assessment · Year-round (test dates and session times vary by test centre)
GREGraduate Record Examinations
Listed for this university: GRE (optional)
ETS (Educational Testing Service) · Year-round, 365 days a year (once every 21 days, up to 5 times in any rolling 12 months)
Requirements change from one intake to the next — confirm the current ones on Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence’s official site (opens in a new tab) before you apply.
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- Intakes
- Fall (Aug/Sep) · Spring (Jan)
- Student visa
- Student Residence Visa
- Working while studying
- Generally restricted; some universities permit on-campus work.
Official sources: UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research · Study in Saudi — Saudi Ministry of Education. Visa and work rules change — verify on the official source before relying on them.
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Source: Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence official website. Details here are for guidance only — tuition, deadlines, rankings and eligibility change every academic year, so confirm on the official university site before applying.
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