As a research focused university, our students are the engine room of our research and core to achieving our mission and objectives. We are searching for dynamic, committed post-graduates with a STEM background who possess a mix of out-of-this-world research capabilities and academic excellence.
We recruit students of the highest caliber and accept applications from all around the world. We have a team of student recruitment specialist in all regions – North America, South America, Middle East, Europe, Central Asia, Asia Pacific and Africa.
We have a very diverse student body which we are proud of. Almost one third (30%) of our students are female and the student body comes from more than 35 countries.
The university has been ranked 127 globally among institutions that conduct research in computer science (CS) including AI, systems, theory, and "interdisciplinary" areas such as robotics, computer graphics, visualization, and more. The ranking places MBZUAI alongside institutions such as Notre Dame, the University of Liverpool, the Weizmann Institute of Science, Osaka University, Ecole Normale Supérieure and other prestigious schools.
In the areas that MBZUAI currently focuses on—artificial intelligence, computer vision, machine learning, and natural language processing—MBZUAI ranks 30 globally ahead of several renowned research universities worldwide such as University of Michigan, Georgia Tech, and University of Toronto in North America; Imperial College London, EPFL, Max Planck Society in Europe; University of Tokyo, Seoul National University, and University of Sydney in Asia Pacific.
MBZUAI is the top ranked CS institution in the Arab World, and in the Middle East and Africa (CSRankings includes Israel as part of Europe). Our current acceptance rate is 4.8%; making us an elite institution dedicated to advancing AI as a global force for humanity.
The Office of Student Recruitment and Admissions is responsible and accountable for positioning MBZUAI as the most sought-after AI research university by recruitment and enrolment of the most competitive cohorts and facilitating a positive onboarding experience for admitted students.
The office oversees all aspects of the recruitment and admission processes including scholarships and transfer students. It is responsible in planning and implementing MBZUAI’s student recruitment and admission strategies. It aims to ensure that the quality and volume of new students are aligning with the university’s objectives.
MBZUAI offers an array of graduate master’s and Ph.D. programs designed for the pursuit of advanced specialized knowledge and skills in AI. The university's dedicated faculty and staff provide encouragement and guidance to enable you to make the right choices.
MBZUAI offers students a choice of graduate programs in a modern and innovative university setting, located in the thriving capital of the UAE. Combining a contemporary education system and robust curriculum with the rich culture and heritage of Abu Dhabi, MBZUAI offers an experience like no other.
If you're interested in studying at MBZUAI, please get in touch with the team on +971 (0)2 811 3331 or fill in the below form.
