Abu Dhabi University Partial Scholarship for Students Residing in the UAE and GCC – University Scholarship
Applicant criteria
- 18 - 60
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
Abu Dhabi University is one of the leading private universities in the United Arab Emirates. Established in 2003, the university offers distinguished academic programs across various scientific and humanities disciplines. It adopts an advanced educational system focused on quality and innovation, in partnership with prestigious academic institutions around the world. The university has multiple campuses across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai, and Al Dhafra, and serves as an accredited educational destination for both local and international students.
The University Scholarship is a partial scholarship offered by Abu Dhabi University to new undergraduate students. It provides a tuition discount ranging from 15% to 50%. This scholarship aims to support academically outstanding students from the United Arab Emirates and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, encouraging them to enroll at the university and pursue their studies in an exceptional academic environment.
Available Programs
The scholarship applies to all accredited undergraduate programs offered at Abu Dhabi University across various colleges, including:
College of Engineering
College of Business
College of Health Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
College of Law
Eligible Majors
The scholarship is available for all majors within undergraduate programs, including:
Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Computer Engineering
Business Administration, Marketing, Accounting, Finance
Public Health, Medical Laboratory Sciences
International Relations, Digital Media, Psychology
Public and Private Law
Application Deadlines
Students may apply for the scholarship after being accepted into one of the university’s undergraduate programs.
Applications are open during the main admission semesters: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
It is strongly recommended to apply before the start of the academic semester to avoid delays, as the scholarship is not awarded retroactively.
Benefits
Tuition fee discount rates:
50% for students with a high school average of 95% or above
25% for students with an average between 90% and 94.9%
15% for students with an average between 85% and 89.9%
The scholarship is renewable each semester, provided the student maintains the required academic performance.
It offers students the opportunity to enroll in quality academic programs at reduced tuition costs, easing the financial burden on families.
Eligibility criteria
The student must be from the United Arab Emirates or one of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.
The student must be a recent high school graduate (in the same year of application).
The student must have a high school average of no less than 85%.
The student must be admitted to one of the university’s undergraduate programs.
The student must provide proof of English language proficiency, such as IELTS, TOEFL, or EmSAT.
The student must enroll in a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester.