UAEU PhD Scholarships 2025 for All Nationalities

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:

• • Renewable Energy
  • Transportation
  • Health
  • Water
  • Technology
  • Space

Eligibility Criteria

To apply, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• • 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:

1. 1. Hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized university with a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0
   2. Hold a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5/4.0
   3. Provide an IELTS Academic score of 6.5 (or equivalent)*
   4. 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

• • 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?.