UAEU PhD Scholarships 2025 for International Candidates (Fully-Funded)

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About UAEU PhD Scholarships

The PhD Scholarship at UAEU aims to attract high-achieving students from across the globe by offering full financial aid, ensuring a stress-free academic journey. By focusing on priority sectors like transportation, health, and water, UAEU is fostering innovation and sustainable development in the UAE and beyond. The scholarship program evaluates applicants based on academic credentials, including GPA, publications, and recommendations, ensuring that only the best candidates are selected.

This scholarship covers tuition and provides a monthly stipend and health insurance, making it an attractive package for international students. With the rigorous selection process, the scholarship ensures that successful candidates are committed to contributing to the UAE’s research priorities while advancing their academic careers.

 

• School: United Arab Emirates University (UAEU)

Benefits of UAEU PhD Scholarships

• Full tuition waiver.
• Monthly Stipend.
• Health insurance (if needed).
• Extra Bonus:
  • Up to AED 3,000 from supervisor’s external research project, or.
  • Up to AED 2,000 from supervisor’s internal research project.

UAEU PhD Scholarships Requirements

Student Eligibility:

• Have a GPA ≥ 3.5/4.0 in Master degree.
• Have no employment or other financial sponsorship.
• Have dissertation in one of the UAE priority sectors (Renewable Energy, Transportation, Health, Water, Technology, Space).
• Meet the PhD admission requirements and apply here.

Duration:

• 4 years

Duties and Expectations:

• Maintain GPA ≥ 3.3 at the PhD level.
• Be enrolled full-time (min. of 9 credits/semester) at the PhD level. 
• Be available at UAEU full-time.
• Commit to a minimum of 40 hours/week on courses and/or research project throughout the year.

 

Application Date and Process

To apply for a PhD Scholarship, please:

• Complete the Admission application here. 

Deadline:

The deadline for applications is the same as the deadline for admission applications to the graduate program.

Contact:

College of Graduate Studies

Email: [email protected]

Tel: +971 3 713 4048

Location: F3, 1st floor, Room 104

Scholarship Application Portal

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