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Graduate master’s admissions
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General requirements
Applicants to MBZUAI’s graduate programs must hold a degree in a STEM field such as computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, mathematics, physics, or other relevant science or engineering majors from an accredited university or college recognized by the UAE Ministry of Education (MoE), with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 or 3.5 (on a scale of 4.0) depending on the program.
Senior-level students can apply initially with a copy of their transcript and upon admission must submit official complete degree certificate/transcript. A degree attestation (for degrees from the UAE) or a Certificate of Recognition (for degrees acquired outside the UAE) should also be furnished within their first semester at MBZUAI.
Other elements required:
Curriculum vitae
Statement of purpose
Research statement
Referee recommendations
Screening exam
Application process
Important dates
Only one application per admission cycle must be submitted; multiple submissions will not be processed.
| Application Portal Opens | Final Application Deadline | Decision Notification Date | Offer Response Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 September, 2026 (8a.m. GST) |
15 December, 2026 (5p.m. GST) |
31 March, 2027 (5p.m. GST) |
15 April, 2027 |