Are you ready to pursue your PhD with full financial support in one of the top-ranked institutions in the Middle East? The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) is currently seeking applications for its prestigious PhD Scholarship program – open to students of all nationalities. This is your chance to advance your research journey in one of the UAE’s high-priority sectors while enjoying exceptional academic and financial benefits.
UAEU Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants will receive:
- Full tuition fee waiver
- Monthly stipend
- Health insurance (if needed)
- Additional Bonus:
- Up to AED 3,000 from supervisor’s external research project, OR
- Up to AED 2,000 from supervisor’s internal research project
Priority Sectors for Research
Applicants must have a dissertation aligned with one of the UAE’s national priority sectors:
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- Renewable Energy
- Transportation
- Health
- Water
- Technology
- Space
Eligibility Criteria
To apply, candidates must meet the following requirements:
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- Minimum GPA: 3.5/4.0 in your Master’s degree
- No employment or financial sponsorship elsewhere
- PhD dissertation must focus on one of the UAE priority sectors
- Meet general PhD admission requirements (detailed below)
Admission Requirements for PhD Programs
To be considered for PhD admission at UAEU, you must:
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- Hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized university with a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5/4.0
- Provide an IELTS Academic score of 6.5 (or equivalent)*
- Submit all required documents listed below
* Exceptions apply for native English speakers or those who earned their Master’s from an English-medium institution with proof of IELTS 6.0 at the time of admission.
Required Documents
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- Certified copies of Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees
- Certified academic transcripts
- Equivalency certificate from UAE Ministry of Education
- English proficiency certificate (IELTS/TOEFL)
- Arabic proficiency certificate (if applicable)
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- CV (Curriculum Vitae)
- Copy of Passport, ID, and Personal Photo
- Family Book (UAE Nationals only).
Apply: https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/cgs/phd_scholarship_all.shtml?.