Dubai Scholarships & funding Questions

If you use an education loan, you should submit the official sanction letter from the bank, and if you have a scholarship, submit the official scholarship letter showing the amount covered. You will also typically need recent bank statements for the last three to six months. Requirements vary by university.

The University of Wollongong in Dubai Outstanding Academic Excellence Scholarship typically covers 10% to 40% of tuition fees. It is offered at undergraduate and postgraduate levels to entry-level students, and living and study-related expenses are not covered. Check the university page for the latest terms.

BITS Pilani Dubai B.E. scholarships typically cover 10% to 75% of the tuition fee for a year, for a BITSAT score above 260. A 25% hostel concession may also apply, and stacked awards are usually capped at 50% of a semester's tuition. Check the university page for the latest terms.

Applications for the Heriot-Watt University Dubai Shaping Women Scholarship for the 2026 intake were listed to close on 31 August 2026. It is open to eligible female MBA applicants and covers up to 50% of MBA tuition fees. Check the university's page for later intakes.

Yes, universities such as Heriot-Watt, Amity, University of Dubai, and American University in Dubai offer merit scholarships covering 10% to 100% of tuition, while most scholarships exclude accommodation, visa fees, and living expenses unless specifically stated in your award letter.

A full masters degree in Dubai typically costs AED 60,000 to 100,000 in total tuition depending on the university and subject, and merit scholarships at universities like University of Wollongong in Dubai commonly cut 15 to 40 percent off that figure, saving roughly AED 12,000 to 40,000 across the degree.