Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence
Admission Process
Tuition and Scholarships
Tuition
For students entering in Fall 2025, tuition fees are 45,000 USD per annum, with additional cost of attendance of 12,000 USD.
Scholarships
Both merit-based and needs-based scholarships are available, covering up to 100% of tuition and the cost of attendance. Some positions will be sponsored by our industry partners.
Key Dates and Deadlines for 2025
| Application Deadline | Decision Notification | Orientation | Semester Starts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31st May 2025 | 20th June 2025 | 11th August 2025 | 18th August 2025 |
Documents You Need
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Academic Records
Submit your high school certificate with course grades or provisional results.
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Personal Statement
Record a 3-minute video highlighting your passion for AI, its societal impact, and your career aspirations.
Resume
Provide a full resume that details your academic background, achievements, and any work experience.
Recommendations
Include up to two teachers, mentors, or supervisors that we can contact for recommendations.
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Technical Portfolio
Share your GitHub or any relevant URLs showcasing your AI projects and technical expertise.
Extra-Curricular Achievements
Highlight competitions, awards, leadership roles, or volunteer work that demonstrate your skills.
Entry Requirements
You can document this fluency through strong high school results in math and science courses – particularly at the most advanced levels that your high school offers. Alternatively (or additionally), this fluency can be documented through high scores on quantitative standardized test results such as SAT Math.
Strong communication skills can be showcased through high school excellence in subjects like English or Drama, as well as involvement in debating or theater, both in class and through extracurricular activities. You are also required to submit a brief video outlining your interest in MBZUAI’s program, your goals, and how you plan to apply your knowledge.
Leadership skills and entrepreneurial spirit are critical to thrive in our program. You can demonstrate this by showing examples of having taken on leadership roles in school activities, through volunteering initiatives, or involvement in businesses or enterprises.
No coding experience is required to enter the program, but if coding competency can be demonstrated through GitHub or other open-source engagement, it will give you a competitive advantage for admission and potentially exempt you from elementary programming courses.
High school grades demonstrating strong communication skills may be sufficient to prove English proficiency. However, if your high school education was in a language other than English or if your English grades are not strong, you will need to show sufficient English fluency. The simplest way to do this is by submitting standardized test results like IELTS or TOEFL (IELTS 6.5, or TOEFL IBT 90 minimum).
Application Process
Gather your documents and links:
- Curriculum vitae
- High school transcript or provisional grades (official copy)
- Personal Statement video link where you describe your interest in AI / STEM and how you see your future in the industry (3 - 5 minutes max.)
- SAT Score Certificate (if you’ve taken it)
- IELTS (Academic overall 6.5) or TOEFL iBT (Minimum score of 90) certificate for students who attended a non-English speaking high school
- Name and Email IDs of 2 (maximum) from teachers, mentors, or supervisors familiar with the applicant's academic performance, technical abilities, and potential in AI-related fields.
Make your application
The process is a quick one! You will need to complete the application in one sitting.
Attend an interview if invited