Scholarship Description

The Fully Funded United Arab Emirates University PhD Scholarship is open to all nationals. Students who want to pursue their PhD degree from the UAE University for free are encouraged to apply. UAE University offers almost all academic fields and majors under this scholarship. This is a golden opportunity for all students from all over the world to study freely in UAE. These are competitive scholarships. The selection criteria depend on the credentials of the applicants (i.e., GPA, conference presentations, journal publications, patents, recommendation letters, GRE score, etc.) and where they have graduated.

United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) was established in 1976. It is the first and oldest research-based university in the UAE. The university is home to more than 16,000 national and international students from all over the world. In QS World University Rankings, the university is ranked 329th in the world. United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) is a prestigious institution with the top teaching pillar position. UAEU offers various undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships. Students can easily apply for these fully funded UAE scholarships easily. These merit-based scholarships are competitive. Hence, the students must have a good overall profile to get this scholarship. 

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Scholarship Benefits

The benefits of the Fully Funded United Arab Emirates University PhD Scholarship are:

1. Scholars will get a full tuition waiver.

2. It will also provide a monthly stipend.

3. Health insurance will also be provided (if needed).

4. Scholars can get an extra bonus to (if needed):

a) Up to AED 2,000 from the supervisor’s internal research project or

b) Up to AED 3,000 from the supervisor’s external research project.

Scholarship Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for the Fully Funded United Arab Emirates University PhD Scholarship are stated below:

1. All national and international students are eligible to apply.

2. They must have a GPA ≥ 3.5/4.0 in their Master’s degree.

3. Applicants must have no employment or any other financial sponsorship.

4. Applicants should have a dissertation in one of the UAE priority sectors, such as Renewable Energy, Health, Transportation, Water, Technology, and Space).

5. Applicants must meet the PhD admission requirements of the university.

6. Applicants must meet the English Language Requirements of the university and degree program in which they are applying.

Duties:

1. Scholars must maintain a GPA ≥ 3.3 at the PhD level.

2. They must be enrolled in a full-time (min. of 9 credits/semester) PhD degree.

3. They must be available at UAEU full-time.

4. Scholars should commit to a minimum of 40 hours per week on courses and research projects throughout the study year.

Others

List of Available Study Fields:

 

1. Doctorate of Business Administration
2. Doctor of Philosophy in Language and Literacy Education
3. Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics Education
4. Doctor of Philosophy in Science Education
5. Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership and Policy Studies in Education
6. Doctor of Philosophy in Special Education
7. Doctor of Philosophy in Architectural Engineering
8. Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering
9. Dual Award PhD Program in Chemical Engineering with Katholieke Universiteit (KU) Leuven
10. Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering
11. Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering
12. Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering
13. Doctor of Philosophy in Horticultural Sciences
14. Doctor of Philosophy in Food Science and Technology
15. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Concentration: Arabic Language
16. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Concentration: Arabic Literature and Criticism
17. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Concentration: English Language
18. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Concentration: English Literature and Criticism
19. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Concentration: Mass Communication
20. Doctor of Philosophy in Humanities
21. Doctor of Philosophy Concentration: Geography and GIS
22. Doctor of Philosophy Concentration Arabic Language
23. Doctor of Philosophy Concentration: Arabic Literature and Criticism
24. Doctor of Philosophy Concentration: English Language
25. Doctor of Philosophy Concentration: English Language and Criticism
26. Doctor of Philosophy Concentration: Mass Communication
27. Doctor of Philosophy in Physics
28. Doctor of Philosophy in Cellular and Molecular Biology
29. Doctor of Philosophy in Ecology and Environmental Sciences
30. Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry
31. Doctor of Philosophy in Geosciences
32. Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics
33. Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA)
34. Doctor of Philosophy in Language and Literacy Education
35. Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics Education
36. Doctor of Philosophy in Science Education
37. Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership and Policy Studies in Education
38. Doctor of Philosophy in Special Education
39. Doctor of Philosophy in Law
40. Doctor of Philosophy in Food Science and Technology
41. Doctor of Philosophy in Horticulture Science
42. Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering
43. Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering
44. Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering
45. Doctor of Philosophy in Architectural Engineering
46. Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering
47. Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
48. Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Sciences
49. Doctor of Philosophy in Informatics and Computing
50. Doctor of Philosophy in Nutritional Sciences
51. Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health

Requirements for Fully Funded United Arab Emirates University PhD Scholarship:

a) Completed application form.

b) Identity documents (copy of passport).

c) Official diploma and transcript from university (Certified copy).

d) Copy of IELTS exam score or equivalent;

e) Two letters of recommendation.

f) CV.

g) Statement of research experience.