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Which low-budget courses are available in Dubai with scholarships?

10 Jul 2026 · Answered by Mohit Tanna · 1 min read
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Yes, Dubai offers several affordable undergraduate courses with scholarship options for international students.

Some universities and their typical scholarships include:

- Heriot-Watt University Dubai: Undergraduate Merit Scholarships and up to 100% fee waiver for engineering, based on academic performance. - Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Dubai: Merit-based scholarships from 15% to 30% for high academic scores. - Murdoch University Dubai: Academic Merit Scholarships covering 15% - 40% of tuition; 50% for foundation programs. - BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus: Tuition fee waivers up to 75% for academic excellence. - Middlesex University Dubai: Academic Excellence Scholarship with a 40% tuition deduction. - Khalifa University: Full tuition scholarships for top-performing students. - University of Dubai: Partial to full tuition waivers for high academic achievers. - Canadian University Dubai: Up to 100% tuition waiver based on merit and financial need. - Amity University Dubai: 25 - 50% tuition waiver for academics or extracurricular achievement. - Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation: Full financial support for top students from developing countries.

Scholarship availability and amounts are subject to change. Eligibility and application deadlines vary by university.

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