If you're looking to begin your studies in the UAE, the Abu Dhabi University scholarship is an ideal opportunity. This article will explain the scholarship in detail, including its benefits and the application process.

The Abu Dhabi University Scholarship 2026-2027 is available to international students. This scholarship is available for Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD studies, and provides a full tuition waiver, including application fees, registration fees, student services fees, and health service fees.

Abu Dhabi University is committed to empowering and inspiring high-achieving students to reach their educational goals. Our scholarship and financial aid program is a cornerstone of our academic excellence strategy and reflects our commitment to supporting the development of the United Arab Emirates. We consider providing equal opportunities for students wishing to pursue higher education and enabling them to contribute effectively to society, regardless of their financial circumstances, a vital national duty.

The maximum duration for any scholarship is four years, or until graduation, whichever comes first. In some cases, English language proficiency is required. Reapplying for a scholarship is not necessary as long as you meet the scholarship retention criteria (detailed in each scholarship section).

The scholarship application process begins after a student is officially accepted to Abu Dhabi University and receives a unique identification number. This number is used for secure login to the university account designated for financial aid and scholarships.

Since the university has processed the student's data, including their academic records, upon admission, any scholarships they are eligible for will appear on their account page. Students can then complete the online application for any scholarship shown here, as they are eligible based on their merit. The application is filled out by the student, who must enter the required information and upload any necessary documents, and then submitted electronically.

Scholarship Summary

• Level of study:  Bachelor's / Master's
• Institution(s):  Abu Dhabi University
• Study in:  United Arab Emirates
• Courses offered:
  • Bachelor's programs: Click here
  • Master's and PhD programs: Click here
• Deadline: Click here to check application deadlines.

Scholarship coverage

University scholarships

• Academic Scholarship: This scholarship covers 20% of tuition fees for continuing students at Abu Dhabi University.
• Abu Dhabi University Scholarship: This scholarship covers a discount of between 15% and 50% on tuition fees for residents of the United Arab Emirates and candidates from the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
• Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Scholarship: This is a fully funded scholarship that provides a 100% exemption from tuition fees, application fees, registration fees, student services fees, and health services fees.
• Sports Scholarship: This scholarship covers a 25% discount on tuition fees for continuing students at Abu Dhabi University for each academic year.
• Family Tuition Fee Exemption: When two or more members of the same family are enrolled at Abu Dhabi University to study an undergraduate course, a family tuition fee exemption of 15, 20 or 25 percent will be applied to the tuition fees depending on the number of enrolled family members.

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Master's scholarships

• Merit-based graduate scholarship : This scholarship covers a 25% discount on tuition fees.
• Graduate Scholarship: This scholarship covers a 20% discount on tuition fees.

Eligibility criteria for Abu Dhabi University scholarship

To qualify for this scholarship, the candidate must meet all of the following requirements:

• Required languages:  English
• Eligible countries: All countries of the world

University scholarship eligibility requirements

Academic scholarship:

• This scholarship is available to continuing students who maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.60 for two consecutive semesters.
• The academic scholarship will be applied throughout the student’s enrollment at Abu Dhabi University on a full-time basis (registered for no less than 12 credit hours).

Abu Dhabi University Scholarship:

• The university scholarship is awarded to residents of the United Arab Emirates and candidates from GCC countries who meet the specified criteria.
• Students who have recently graduated from high school and enroll at Abu Dhabi University within two years of graduating are eligible for a scholarship ranging from 15% to 50% off tuition fees for each campus, based on their high school GPA.
• Meeting the English language proficiency requirements set by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research
• The scholarship applies for the entire duration of the student's full-time enrollment at Abu Dhabi University (registered for at least 12 credit hours). The first semester and the following semester are excluded for students who do not meet the English language proficiency requirements.

Grant from His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed:

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• This scholarship is available to the top 20 graduates from public high schools across the UAE who have recently been accepted and are joining Abu Dhabi University in the fall semester of the year they graduate from high school only.
• Receiving the scholarship depends on selection and official approval from the office of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
• The scholarship applies to the period during which the student is enrolled at Abu Dhabi University full-time (enrolled in at least 12 credit hours).
• Meeting the English language proficiency requirements set by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the United Arab Emirates
• EmSAT (or equivalent international exam) requirements: Applicants must achieve a minimum score of 1200 in the EmSAT Mathematics test, 1600 in English, and 900 in Arabic for all colleges.

Sports grant:

• This scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate active participation in ADU sports teams (whether as a coach, captain, or player) with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75.
• The athletics scholarship will be applied to the period during which the student is enrolled at Abu Dhabi University full-time (enrolled in at least 12 credit hours).
• Meeting the English language proficiency requirements set by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research
• Letter of recommendation approved by the Student Affairs Department at Abu Dhabi University

Family tuition fee waiver:

• Each registered student benefits from a 15% discount on tuition fees (the number of registered family members is 2).
• Each registered student benefits from a 20% discount on tuition fees (the number of registered family members is 3).
• Each registered student benefits from a 25% discount on tuition fees (registered family members are 4 or more).

Eligibility requirements for a Master's scholarship

Merit-based postgraduate scholarship:

• Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 in their bachelor's degree.
• Maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 is required in the Master's program.

Graduate scholarship:

• Applicants must be graduates of Abu Dhabi University.
• Maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required in the Master's program.

How to apply for a scholarship at Abu Dhabi University?

First step: Complete your online application. Go to the online application page here .

Step 2: Upload the following documents:

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• A certified copy of the high school diploma or official high school diploma (or equivalent).
• Passport-sized photo with a white background
• A copy of a valid passport (and residence visa if you are a resident of the UAE)
• Language Proficiency Certificate: Official report of scores in the IELTS Academic test (5.0), EmSat English test (1100), TOEFL IBT test (61), CBT test 173, ITP test 500 (ITP test is taken at AmidEast Institute only), Cambridge test (154-161), IESOL/SESOL test (B1/B2), or Pearson PTE test (36-41).
• A certificate of good conduct issued by the high school where the student completed Grade 12/Year 13. This applies to all individuals who have met their academic requirements in private schools.

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Step 3: Submit the application.

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