NYU Abu Dhabi Scholarships for the MSc in Interdisciplinary Data Science and Artificial Intelligence 2027/2028

About this scholarship

Scholarships that lower the tuition fee for students of the MSc in Interdisciplinary Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at NYU Abu Dhabi. The programme is research-based, two years, full-time on campus, and starts in fall 2027.

Funding type

Covers: a university scholarship that typically covers 50% to 85% of tuition and fees. NYUAD aims to give one to every admitted student, and most admitted students in recent years received one. Top-ranked candidates get larger awards, and in rare cases almost all tuition and fees are covered. NYUAD also pays the mandatory health insurance. Tuition and fees for 2026/2027 are USD 46,130 a year and USD 92,260 for the whole programme. With 50% you pay USD 46,130 for the programme, and with 85% you pay USD 13,839. Fees are expected to rise about 4% a year. Does not cover: travel, housing or living costs. NYUAD's estimate for year one: housing USD 8,824, living costs USD 10,600, travel USD 2,000 and books USD 1,200.

Tuition fees

Partially covered

Living costs

Not covered

Travel

Not covered

Insurance

Covered

Eligibility requirements

Nationalities

All nationalities

Residence condition

No residence condition

Open to all nationalities A bachelor's equal to a four year US degree. A three year degree is usually accepted after 13 years of school A CGPA of at least 3.0 out of 4 The bachelor's does not need to be in data science, but the application must show you can work at this level Admitted students need UAE security clearance and a visa, and the offer may be withdrawn if these cannot be obtained

Minimum grade

Not stated

Work experience asked for

Not stated

Return condition

Return condition not stated

How to apply

Straight to the provider

Language requirements and exemptions

Language test required IELTS TOEFL iBT Duolingo English Test Waiver possible

Minimum scores: IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90 or Duolingo 120. You are exempt if you are from the university's list of English-speaking countries, or if you studied at least 4 years in a university programme taught entirely in English.

University admission details

Admission included in application?

Applications open on 1 October, and the deadline is 15 February 2027. The time is not stated. There is no separate scholarship form. You tick in the application that you want an academic merit scholarship. Emirati and Arab applicants based in the UAE can also apply directly to the Ruwwad Zayed Program, which gives full academic funding. Incomplete applications are not reviewed, and you cannot change the application after you submit it. Review starts after the deadline. Shortlisted applicants are invited to an interview, usually online. The decision appears in the application status portal, and admitted students accept and pay a confirmation deposit.

Required documents

Transcripts from every university you attended, copies accepted Proof of English CV Research interest letter Names and emails of three referees

Application steps

Read the programme page and pick possible faculty advisors. Apply online, upload all documents and tick the academic merit scholarship option. Enter your three referees and follow up on their letters. Submit before 15 February 2027.

Requirement checklist

Scholarship contacts

NYUAD Graduate Admissions office: [email protected]Copy

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