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MBZUAI Opens Admissions for Fall 2026

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), renowned as the world's first institution entirely dedicated to artificial intelligence education, has officially opened its doors for admissions for the Fall 2026 semester. This initiative invites exceptional students from across the globe to equip themselves with cutting-edge knowledge and skills in the burgeoning field of AI.

In just five short years since its establishment, MBZUAI has rapidly ascended within the educational landscape, now recognized among the top 10 global institutions in AI. The university prides itself on its distinguished faculty and researchers, who are at the forefront of groundbreaking advancements in artificial intelligence and its applications.

Programs Available for Prospective Students

MBZUAI is now offering a comprehensive suite of undergraduate and graduate programs aimed at nurturing the next generation of AI innovators. The undergraduate program includes a Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence, which offers two distinct streams: Engineering and Business.

For those seeking graduate education, MBZUAI offers an array of specialized master's programs, including:

• - Master in Applied Artificial Intelligence (MAAI)
• - Master of Science in Computer Science
• - Master of Science in Computational Biology (pending regulatory approval)
• - Master of Science in Computer Vision
• - Master of Science in Machine Learning
• - Master of Science in Natural Language Processing
• - Master of Science in Robotics
• - Master of Science in Statistics and Data Science

Additionally, PhD candidates can apply in the following areas, with some programs pending regulatory approval:

• - PhD in Computer Science
• - PhD in Computational Biology
• - PhD in Computer Vision
• - PhD in Human-Computer Interaction
• - PhD in Machine Learning
• - PhD in Natural Language Processing
• - PhD in Robotics
• - PhD in Statistics and Data Science

Key Application Dates

For undergraduate admissions for Fall 2026:

• - Early decision applications open: September 1, 2025
• - Early decision application deadline: November 15, 2025
• - Regular decision application deadline: April 30, 2026
• - Early decision offers announced: December 31, 2025
• - Regular decision offers announced: June 15, 2026

Prospective students are encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible, as all applications—both early and regular—are evaluated on a rolling basis.

For graduate admissions, the key dates are as follows:

• - Applications open: September 1, 2025
• - Priority deadline: November 15, 2025
• - Final application deadline: December 15, 2025

Application Process

To apply, prospective students can utilize the university's online portal:

• - Undergraduate Admissions
• - Graduate Admissions

For any inquiries or further information, students may contact the admissions office at [email protected].

MBZUAI continues to be a beacon of innovation and excellence in artificial intelligence education, fostering a vibrant community of learners equipped to shape the future of technology and society.