Full funding · Study in the UAE
UAEU Graduate Scholarships for International Students
Tuition waiver with a monthly stipend and, for many awards, on-campus accommodation and health insurance
- Funder
- United Arab Emirates University
- Level
- Postgraduate · Doctoral
- Coverage
- Full
About this scholarship
UAEU in Al Ain is the country's oldest national university and funds a substantial share of its international master's and PhD students through tuition waivers combined with research or teaching assistantships.
Packages differ by college and by whether you are attached to a funded research project, so the practical step is to make contact with a prospective supervisor before applying.
🗓️ Deadline
Assessed from the graduate admission application — admission rounds close a few months before each semester
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- A strong bachelor's degree for master's entry, or a master's degree for doctoral entry
- Admission to a full-time UAEU graduate programme
- Meeting the English language requirement, usually a minimum TOEFL or IELTS score set by the college
- Open to applicants of any nationality
- Assistantship-linked awards require duties in teaching or research alongside study
How to apply
- Identify a programme and, for research degrees, a prospective supervisor
- Submit the graduate admission application with transcripts and test scores
- Indicate on the application that you are seeking financial support
- Provide research proposals or statements where the college requires them
- Confirm the exact package in writing — coverage varies by college and by cohort
Studying in the UAE
International branch campuses, a fast-growing economy and long-term residency options. Post-study work: Post-study and long-term residency options.
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UAEU Graduate Scholarships for International Students: your questions, answered
What does the UAEU Graduate Scholarships for International Students cover?
Tuition waiver with a monthly stipend and, for many awards, on-campus accommodation and health insurance. UAEU in Al Ain is the country's oldest national university and funds a substantial share of its international master's and PhD students through tuition waivers combined with research or teaching assistantships.
Who is eligible for the UAEU Graduate Scholarships for International Students?
Core requirements are: A strong bachelor's degree for master's entry, or a master's degree for doctoral entry; Admission to a full-time UAEU graduate programme; Meeting the English language requirement, usually a minimum TOEFL or IELTS score set by the college; Open to applicants of any nationality; Assistantship-linked awards require duties in teaching or research alongside study. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the UAEU Graduate Scholarships for International Students deadline?
Assessed from the graduate admission application — admission rounds close a few months before each semester. Because award cycles shift year to year, always check the official programme website for the current date.
What does the placement service cost?
A flat SGD 50, billed as two monthly instalments of SGD 25. That covers everything: counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer. There are no hidden extras, no agent fees and no commission on your tuition, because our counselling is funded by our university partners, the SGD 50 only covers administration. Separately, you pay the university’s own tuition or semester fees directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated SGD 50 placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.