The prestigious MBZUAI Undergraduate Research Internship (UGRIP) is one of the highest-paid internships in the UAE, offering students a unique chance to enhance their academic and professional journey. This fully funded four-week summer research internship, hosted at the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) in Abu Dhabi, invites talented students from the UAE and around the globe to participate in cutting-edge research projects. Interns gain invaluable mentorship from MBZUAI’s esteemed faculty and graduate students while building a global network. The program also includes exciting social activities, trips to downtown Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and comprehensive financial support covering a stipend, accommodation, airfare, visa, airport transfer, and health insurance. Ready to take the first step towards becoming an MBZUAI intern? Apply now and seize this incredible opportunity! Check also: Fully Paid KAUST Research Program 2025 in Saudi Arabia
As an MBZUAI Undergraduate Research Internship Program (UGRIP) student, you will receive the following benefits:
A valid certificate of any of the following:
Exemption: A formal letter issued by the applicant’s university confirming that English is the primary language of instruction in their academic program.
Five years since its inception, MBZUAI is now recognized as one of the world’s top 100 universities across all of computer science and is ranked in the top 20 globally across AI, computer vision, machine learning, natural language processing (NLP), and robotics (CSRankings).
100% free tuition fee. On-campus student accommodation. Health insurance and UAE visa sponsorship for non-UAE nationals. Monthly stipend.
Full tuition fee waiver for the entire program. Monthly stipends: AED 8,000 for Master’s students. AED 10,000 for PhD students.
Academic seats were competitive, with more than 4800 applications received and a very competitive admission rate of 5%.
MBZUAI’s research focus gives graduate students the ability to make a difference and explore real-world solutions. The university provides the support, facilities, labs, and research centres to think big.
MBZUAI is the world’s first graduate-level, research-focused university dedicated to AI. vision, machine learning, natural language processing, and robotics. The university is on a mission to attract international students.
MBZUAI currently ranks 19 globally in its areas of specialization – AI, computer vision (CV), machine learning (ML), and natural language processing (NLP) – according to CSRankings.