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The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) is now accepting applications for the 2025 academic year. Both domestic and international students from all over the world are encouraged to apply for this prestigious, fully funded scholarship. The program offers financial support to students pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree at UAEU, providing an opportunity to study in one of the top-ranked research universities in the UAE.
About The United Arab Emirates University Masters & PhD Scholarships
The UAEU Scholarships 2025 provide full financial support for graduate students enrolling in Master’s, PhD, Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), and Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) programs. The scholarship includes coverage of tuition fees, a monthly stipend, health insurance, and research project bonuses for eligible students.
As the oldest and highest-ranked research university in the UAE, UAEU is a center of academic excellence. It is ranked 329th globally by the QS World University Rankings, making it a prestigious institution for higher education.
Eligible Fields
Students can choose from a wide range of academic disciplines, including:
- Business
- Education
- Engineering
- Science
- Humanities
- Law
- Public Health
- Computing
- Environmental Science
- And many more
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the UAEU Masters & PhD Scholarships, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Open to both national and international students from all countries.
- Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
- Applicants must meet English language proficiency requirements, demonstrated through standardized tests such as IELTS or TOEFL.
Selection Criteria
Applicants will be evaluated based on the following factors:
- Academic Excellence: GPA and academic transcripts will be reviewed to assess an applicant’s educational background.
- English Proficiency: Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English through IELTS or TOEFL scores.
- Letters of Recommendation: Strong letters from professors or previous mentors will be taken into consideration.
- Personal Statement and CV: A well-structured personal statement explaining research interests and career goals, along with an updated CV, will play a key role in the selection process.
Eligible Countries
The scholarship is open to applicants from all nationalities worldwide.
Benefits of the United Arab Emirates University Masters & PhD Scholarships
Successful applicants will receive the following benefits:
- Full tuition fee coverage, allowing students to focus entirely on their studies without financial concerns.
- Monthly stipend to cover living expenses.
- Health insurance coverage, if required.
- Research project bonuses:
- Up to AED 3,000 for students working on external research projects supervised by faculty.
- Up to AED 2,000 for students involved in internal research projects under faculty supervision.
How to Apply
Note: The application deadline for both the Masters and PhD are as follows:
- Master’s Degree: April 30, 2025
- PhD Degree: March 31, 2025
Interested candidates should follow these steps to apply:
- Apply for admission to the United Arab Emirates University by visiting the official admission portal.
- Submit an online scholarship application after receiving admission confirmation.
- Prepare and upload the required documents, including:
- Passport copy and identification documents.
- Official academic transcripts and degree certificates.
- IELTS/TOEFL score to verify English proficiency.
- Updated CV detailing academic and professional achievements.
- Two strong letters of recommendation from professors or mentors.
- Completed security form.
All application must be submitted before the application deadline, either for the Masters scholarship, oor the PhD scholarship.
For further details and to access the official scholarship application, visit the Official UAEU Scholarship Link.
See also:
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The Letten Prize 2025 for Researchers: Apply Now!
