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Ph.D. in Natural Language Processing at MBZUAI

Ph.D. in Natural Language Processing at MBZUAI

Natural Language Processing (NLP) enables computers to communicate with people using everyday language. Large language models (LLMs), in particular, are key drivers of language-based interaction, potentially including extra data modalities such as structured data or images. Such systems also enable sophisticated tasks such as language translation, semantic understanding, text summarisation, and natural language dialogue. Natural Language Processing (NLP) enables computers to communicate with people using everyday language. Large language models (LLMs), in particular, are key drivers of language-based interaction, potentially including extra data modalities such as structured data or images. Such systems also enable sophisticated tasks such as language translation, semantic understanding, text summarisation, and natural language dialogue.

As we look to the future, our department at MBZUAI will continue to be a driving force in shaping the next generation of NLP technologies. We will generate new knowledge, explore new frontiers, and contribute to solving some of the most pressing challenges in the world today. Whether it’s in the realms of large language models, dialog systems, chatbots, Arabic NLP, machine translation, speech recognition, multimodality (language +speech/images/video), or understanding the subtleties of language, our department will be at the forefront of innovation.

Why study at MBZUAI:

  • MBZUAI is the world’s first university, specializing in research and education dedicated to artificial intelligence.
  • MBZUAI world-class faculty have real-world professional experience in AI
  • MBZUAI campus is furnished with top-of-the-line GPU facilities and have access to more than 800 NVIDIA GPUs -> 400 A100 GPUs and 400 V100 GPUs
  • MBZUAI students will benefit from our close institutional connections with companies in the UAE and abroad who offer internships to drive professional development during their study period

Eligibility

Applicants should have a completed degree in a STEM field such as Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or other relevant Science or Engineering major that demonstrates academic distinction in a discipline appropriate for the doctoral degree.

For detailed admission criteria, please visit this link.

Funding

All students admitted on a full-time basis are granted the privilege to complete their studies with a full scholarship. The scholarship covers tuition fees, accommodation, health insurance, UAE visa scholarship and a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Apply online through our website.

Application Deadline: 31 May 2025

If you have any questions about admission requirements and the application process, please contact us by emailing student.recruitment@mbzuai.ac.ae.