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Scholarships for studying in Dubai and the UAE

Every scholarship from 16 universities in one place. We help you apply — for free.

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66 scholarships

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Curtin University Dubai logoCurtin University Dubai

Fully Funded Research Studentship (PhD)

100% tuition plus an AUD 35,000 yearly living stipend for up to three years
Apply separately · Postgraduate
Academic year: 2026/27 (Fall 2026)Up to100%
American University of Sharjah logoAmerican University of Sharjah

President's Scholarship

100% of tuition and lab fees, plus monthly stipend, housing, flights and medical insurance
Apply separately · Undergraduate
Academic year: 2026/27 (Fall 2026)Up to100%
American University of Sharjah logoAmerican University of Sharjah

Chancellor's Scholarship

Full tuition and lab fees, plus housing and medical insurance
Apply separately · Undergraduate
Checked October 2026Up to100%
American University in Dubai logoAmerican University in Dubai

AUD School Partnership Initiative

Partial tuition waivers up to 100%
Apply separately · Undergraduate
Academic year: 2026/27 application cycleUp to100%
Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence logoMohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence

MSc and PhD funding

Free tuition, a monthly stipend, health insurance and a yearly return flight
Automatic · Postgraduate
Checked October 2026Up to100%
Emirates Aviation University logoEmirates Aviation University

Chancellor's Scholarship

Up to 100% of tuition
Apply separately · Undergraduate / Postgraduate
Academic year: 2026/27Up to75%
Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi logoSorbonne University Abu Dhabi

Undergraduate Merit Scholarship

50% or 75% of tuition
Apply separately · Foundation / Undergraduate
Checked October 2026Up to50%
University of Wollongong in Dubai logoUniversity of Wollongong in Dubai

Adam Gilchrist Sports Award

50% of tuition
Apply separately · Undergraduate / Postgraduate
Academic year: 2026/27Up to50%
Heriot-Watt University Dubai logoHeriot-Watt University Dubai

Undergraduate Merit Scholarship

30%, 40% or 50% of first-year tuition (spread across your degree)
With your application · Undergraduate
Checked October 2026Up to50%
Middlesex University Dubai logoMiddlesex University Dubai

Academic Excellence Scholarship

10% to 50%
With your application · Foundation / Undergraduate
Checked October 2026Up to50%
RIT Dubai logoRIT Dubai

Financial Aid

Up to 50% (undergraduate) / up to 30% (graduate)
Apply separately · Undergraduate / Postgraduate
Checked October 2026Up to50%
RIT Dubai logoRIT Dubai

Athletic Scholarship

Up to 50%
Apply separately · Undergraduate / Postgraduate
Academic year: 2025/26Up to50%
Amity University Dubai logoAmity University Dubai

Merit Scholarships & Bursaries

Up to 50%
With your application · Undergraduate / Postgraduate
Checked October 2026Up to50%
The British University in Dubai logoThe British University in Dubai

Undergraduate Merit Scholarship

Up to 50% of tuition (98%+), 35% (90%+), 30% (80%+)
With your application · Undergraduate
Checked October 2026Up to50%
Emirates Aviation University logoEmirates Aviation University

Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship

Up to 50% of tuition
Apply separately · Undergraduate / Postgraduate
Checked October 2026Up to30%
University of Birmingham Dubai logoUniversity of Birmingham Dubai

PhD Scholarship

Up to 30% per year
Automatic · Postgraduate
Academic year: 2025/26 (January 2026 intake)Up to30%
De Montfort University Dubai logoDe Montfort University Dubai

Academic Merit Scholarship

Up to 30%
Apply separately · Undergraduate
Academic year: 2025/26 (January 2026 intake)Up to30%
De Montfort University Dubai logoDe Montfort University Dubai

International Student Scholarship

Up to 30%
Apply separately · Undergraduate
Academic year: 2025/26 (January 2026 intake)Up to30%
De Montfort University Dubai logoDe Montfort University Dubai

Postgraduate Excellence Award

Up to 30%
Apply separately · Postgraduate
Academic year: 2025/26Up to30%
Amity University Dubai logoAmity University Dubai

UAE National Scholarship

30% (whole degree)
Apply separately · Undergraduate / Postgraduate
Checked October 2026Up to25%
Middlesex University Dubai logoMiddlesex University Dubai

Alumni Study Grant

25%
With your application · Postgraduate
Academic year: 2025/26 (January 2026 intake)Up to25%
De Montfort University Dubai logoDe Montfort University Dubai

Alumni Award

25%
Apply separately · Postgraduate
Checked October 2026Up to25%
American University in Dubai logoAmerican University in Dubai

AUD Alumni Tuition Waiver

25% tuition waiver until graduation
Apply separately · Postgraduate
Checked October 2026Up to25%
The British University in Dubai logoThe British University in Dubai

Family Discount (master's)

25% discount
Apply separately · Postgraduate
Checked October 2026Up to20%
Middlesex University Dubai logoMiddlesex University Dubai

Postgraduate / Master's Study Grant

10% (20% for selected MBAs and MA HRM)
With your application · Postgraduate
Checked October 2026Up to20%
American University of Sharjah logoAmerican University of Sharjah

Merit Scholarship

10% to 20% of tuition and lab fees
Automatic · Undergraduate
Checked October 2026Up to20%
University of Dubai logoUniversity of Dubai

MBA discount for UD alumni

20% of tuition
Apply separately · Postgraduate
September 2026 intakeUp to20%
The British University in Dubai logoThe British University in Dubai

Master's Programme Discount

20% programme discount (limited places)
Apply separately · Postgraduate
Checked October 2026Up to20%
Emirates Aviation University logoEmirates Aviation University

Alumni Discount

20% tuition discount
Apply separately · Undergraduate / Postgraduate
Academic year: 2026/27Up to15%
Heriot-Watt University Dubai logoHeriot-Watt University Dubai

Postgraduate Merit Scholarship

10% or 15% of tuition
With your application · Postgraduate
Checked October 2026Up to10%
University of Birmingham Dubai logoUniversity of Birmingham Dubai

Secure Your Spot Scholarship

Extra 10% in year one
Automatic · Undergraduate / Postgraduate
Checked October 2026Up to10%
Emirates Aviation University logoEmirates Aviation University

Sibling Discount

10% tuition discount
Apply separately · Undergraduate / Postgraduate
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University of Birmingham Dubai logoUniversity of Birmingham Dubai

Alumni Scholarship

Extra AED 5,000 in year one
Automatic · Postgraduate
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Middlesex University Dubai logoMiddlesex University Dubai

International Study Grant

Varies
With your application · Foundation / Undergraduate / Postgraduate
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Curtin University Dubai logoCurtin University Dubai

Academic Excellence Scholarship

Merit-based tuition support (amount set by the university)
Apply separately · Undergraduate
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Curtin University Dubai logoCurtin University Dubai

Women in STEM Scholarship

Tuition support (amount set by the university)
Apply separately · Undergraduate
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Curtin University Dubai logoCurtin University Dubai

Financial Aid Bursary

Need-based support (amount set by the university)
Apply separately · Undergraduate / Postgraduate
Academic year: 2026/27
American University of Sharjah logoAmerican University of Sharjah

Financial Grant

Amount depends on need and academic record
Apply separately · Undergraduate
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American University of Sharjah logoAmerican University of Sharjah

Graduate Assistantship (Master's)

Tuition waiver up to 9 credit hours per semester and/or a stipend of up to AED 20,000 per semester
Apply separately · Postgraduate
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University of Dubai logoUniversity of Dubai

International Students Scholarship

Partial scholarship (amount set by the university)
Apply separately · Undergraduate
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Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence logoMohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence

Undergraduate scholarships

Tuition and cost of attendance may be covered
Apply separately · Undergraduate

Scholarship information may change. Final eligibility and awards are decided by the university.

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