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Fully Funded PhD Scholarships at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU)

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Tryphena Loveday

Academic Research Lead

November 17, 2020

The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) is inviting high-achieving international postgraduate students to apply for its 4-year fully funded PhD Scholarship programme.

2020 International Scholarships at United Arab Emirates University - UAE

Scholarship Value and Benefits (4 Years)

  • 100% full tuition fee waiver.
  • Monthly living stipend.
  • Comprehensive health insurance (if needed).
  • Extra Research Bonus: Up to AED 3,000 from your supervisor's external research project, or up to AED 2,000 from your supervisor's internal research project.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must hold a Master's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).
  • Have no concurrent employment or other financial sponsorship.
  • Propose a PhD dissertation in one of the UAE's priority sectors: Renewable Energy, Transportation, Health, Water, Technology, or Space.
  • Meet all general UAEU PhD admission requirements (including IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 79+).

How to Apply and Deadline

  1. Complete the online PhD admission application via the UAEU College of Graduate Studies portal.
  2. Download and complete the PhD Scholarship and Fellowship Application Form (.docx) and upload it with your required documents.
  3. Visit the official UAEU PhD Scholarship webpage for full details.

Applications close on 31st December 2020.

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Candidate Comments & Inquiries (2)

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Cynthia Nwosu

Aug 19, 2026

Are classes and research at UAEU conducted in English or Arabic?

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Mentra Admissions Team

Aug 19, 2026

Hi Cynthia, all STEM, Health, Agriculture, Business, and Engineering PhD programmes at UAEU are taught and researched entirely in English.

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