Our scholarships in Dubai

The University of Birmingham Dubai attracts the best and brightest students from across the globe. To ensure we recognise students who will flourish at the university, a wide range of scholarships are available.

Our scholarship options are designed to benefit all our new students and the financial rewards can be carried forward through the entire programme across foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Explore our scholarships page to discover the various opportunities available to you and how you can apply.

Explore our scholarship options

These scholarship awards are based on both predicted and final grades and are subject to the accuracy of results provided in the application form against the final results submitted for entry.

January 2024 entry

 

These scholarships are for January 2024 entry

If applying for September 2024, please refer to September 2024 specific scholarships.

Merit-based scholarships

Chancellor's Academic Merit Scholarship

The Chancellor's Academic Merit Scholarship is based on predicted grades. The scholarship will apply to all years of study including our student exchange year in the UK, unless your second and/ or final year of study is in the UK; BSc Biomedical Science, MSci Biomedical Science, Meng Computer Software Engineering, Meng Mechanical Engineering, Meng Computer Science and Software Engineering.

For our PG programmes, the Chancellor's Academic Merit Scholarship will be based on your Bachelor (or equivalent) grades. The scholarship is applied to the full tuition fee of the programme regardless of whether it is FT or PT.

This can only be combined with the 'Refer a Friend' or 'Advanced Award Scholarship'.

Foundation

Curriculum

Student Grade

Scholarship Reward

A Levels

BBB 

30% scholarship

BBC 

20% scholarship

BCC 

10% scholarship

 

 

AS Levels

AAA 

30% scholarship

AAB 

20% scholarship

ABB 

10% scholarship

 

 

American High School GPA

3.7 GPA 

30% scholarship

3.5 GPA 

20% scholarship

3.0 GPA 

10% scholarship

 

 

Al Thaneweya

95% grades 

30% scholarship

90% grades 

20% scholarship
85% grades 10% scholarship
Undergraduate

Curriculum

Student Grade

Scholarship Reward

A Levels

A*AA

30% scholarship

AAA

20% scholarship

AAB

15% scholarship

ABB

10% scholarship

IB

HL 7,6,6 

30% scholarship

HL 6,6,6 

20% scholarship

HL 6,6,5 

15% scholarship

HL 6,5,5

10% scholarship

CBSE

Above 90%  

30% scholarship

Above 85%  

20% scholarship

Above 80%  

15% scholarship

Above 75%  

10% scholarship
Postgraduate

Curriculum

Student Grade

Scholarship Reward

Classification Grading System

1st Class 

30% scholarship

2:1 Upper second class

20% scholarship

2:2 Lower second class 

10% scholarship

GPA Grading System

(out of 4)

3.7 GPA

30% scholarship

3 GPA

20% scholarship

2.8 GPA 

10% scholarship

Percentage Grading System

(We understand that this system varies from country to country and therefore we consider each percentage assessment on a case by case basis)

Above 80%

30% scholarship

From 75% - 80%

20% scholarship

From 70% - 74%

10% scholarship

GEMS Uni-connect Scholarship

The GEMS Uni-connect Scholarship is an exclusive scholarship offered to all GEMS students. It applies to all years of study and ranges from 20% - 30% depending on their academic and extracurricular performance.

This can only be combined with the 'Refer a Friend' or 'Advanced Award Scholarship'.

Jinan University – University of Birmingham Joint Institute Scholarship

The Jinan University – University of Birmingham Joint Institute Scholarship is an exclusive scholarship offered to students graduating from the Jinan University – University of Birmingham Joint Institute (JBJI) in Guangzhou.

These scholarships for postgraduate programmes at the University of Birmingham Dubai range from 20% to 30% across all years of study depending on academic performance:

  • JBJI graduates achieving a 1st will be eligible for a 30% scholarship
  • JBJI graduates achieving a 2:1 will be eligible for a 25% scholarship
  • JBJI graduates achieving a 2:2 will be eligible for a 20% scholarship

This can only be combined with the 'Refer a Friend' or 'Advanced Award Scholarship'.

Other scholarships

Alumni Connections Scholarship 

Our 20% Alumni Connections Scholarship applies to all years of study and is awarded to family members (parent, sibling, or spouse) of alumni. A copy of the alum's University of Birmingham degree certificate is required and only eligible for family members of students who have successfully completed the programme from Dubai or Edgbaston. 

This can only be combined with the 'Refer a Friend' or 'Advanced Award Scholarship'.

Advanced Award

We recognise the benefits of our applicants being well prepared in their university journey and therefore reward you with an Advanced Award of 10% for year one, on top of your academic scholarship, if you pay your tuition fee deposit of AED 5,000 by Friday 22nd December 2023.

Refer a Friend Scholarship

The Refer a Friend Scholarship is an additional scholarship of 10% for all years of study for those who join and refer a friend, applicable to new students only and to all programmes.

September 2024 entry

Please note our scholarships cannot be combined.

Merit-based scholarships

Chancellor's Academic Merit Scholarship

The Chancellor's Academic Merit Scholarship is based on predicted grades. The scholarship will apply to all years of study including our student exchange year in the UK, unless your second and/ or final year of study is in the UK; BSc Biomedical Science, MSci Biomedical Science, Meng Computer Software Engineering, Meng Mechanical Engineering, Meng Computer Science and Software Engineering.

For our PG programmes, the Chancellor's Academic Merit Scholarship will be based on your Bachelor (or equivalent) grades. The scholarship is applied to the full tuition fee of the programme regardless of whether it is FT or PT.

This is stand alone and cannot be combined.

Foundation

Curriculum

Student Grade

Scholarship Reward

A Levels

BBB 

30% scholarship

BBC 

20% scholarship

BCC 

10% scholarship

 

 

AS Levels

AAA 

30% scholarship

AAB 

20% scholarship

ABB 

10% scholarship

 

 

American High School GPA

3.7 GPA 

30% scholarship

3.5 GPA 

20% scholarship

3.0 GPA 

10% scholarship

 

 

Al Thaneweya

95% grades 

30% scholarship

90% grades 

20% scholarship
85% grades 10% scholarship
Undergraduate

Curriculum

Student Grade

Scholarship Reward

A Levels

A*AA

30% scholarship

AAA

20% scholarship

AAB

15% scholarship

ABB

10% scholarship

IB

HL 7,6,6 

30% scholarship

HL 6,6,6 

20% scholarship

HL 6,6,5 

15% scholarship

HL 6,5,5

10% scholarship

CBSE

Above 90%  

30% scholarship

Above 85%  

20% scholarship

Above 80%  

15% scholarship

Above 75%  

10% scholarship
Postgraduate

Curriculum

Student Grade

Scholarship Reward

Classification Grading System

1st Class 

30% scholarship

2:1 Upper second class

20% scholarship

2:2 Lower second class 

10% scholarship

GPA Grading System

(out of 4)

3.7 GPA

30% scholarship

3 GPA

20% scholarship

2.8 GPA 

10% scholarship

Percentage Grading System

(We understand that this system varies from country to country and therefore we consider each percentage assessment on a case by case basis)

Above 80%

30% scholarship

From 75% - 80%

20% scholarship

From 70% - 74%

10% scholarship

Provost’s Academic Scholarship (invitation only)

Our 50% funded Provost’s Academic Scholarship is awarded to outstanding students who exhibit the highest standards of academic excellence. No application required, as all offers are reviewed, this is an exclusive award that is offered on an invitation basis only. Awards will cover 50% of the total tuition fees (which could amount to over AED 150,000). If you are eligible you will be contacted directly by Monday 9th September 2024. 

This is stand alone and cannot be combined.

Emirati Excellence Scholarship (invitation only)

The Emirati Excellence Scholarship will be given to outstanding Emirati students (on invitation only) to the value of 50% scholarship in year one, reducing to 20% in each subsequent year. Applies to UAE Nationals only. No application required, as all offers are reviewed, this is an exclusive award that is offered on an invitation basis only. Successful candidates must provide evidence of the Emirati family book. If you are eligible you will be contacted directly by Monday 9th September 2024. 

This is stand alone and cannot be combined.

Jinan University – University of Birmingham Joint Institute Scholarship

The Jinan University – University of Birmingham Joint Institute Scholarship is an exclusive scholarship offered to students graduating from the Jinan University – University of Birmingham Joint Institute (JBJI) in Guangzhou. 

These scholarships for postgraduate programmes at the University of Birmingham Dubai range from 20% to 30% across all years of study depending on academic performance:

  • JBJI graduates achieving a 1st will be eligible for a 30% scholarship 
  • JBJI graduates achieving a 2:1 will be eligible for a 25% scholarship
  • JBJI graduates achieving a 2:2 will be eligible for a 20% scholarship

This is stand alone and cannot be combined.

Other scholarships

Alumni Connections Scholarship 

Our 20% Alumni Connections Scholarship applies to all years of study and is awarded to family members (parent, sibling, or spouse) of alumni. A copy of the alum's University of Birmingham degree certificate is required and only eligible for family members of students who have successfully completed the programme from Dubai or Edgbaston.

This is stand alone and cannot be combined.

Corporate Scholarship

Our 30% Corporate Scholarship applies to all years of study and is reserved for our key partners (Dubai Police, Al Futtaim Education, RTA). You must provide evidence by producing an employee card.

This is stand alone and cannot be combined.

How can I receive a scholarship?

  1. Find your programme on our course listing page
  2. Click 'apply now' to submit your programme application
  3. If your application is successful, you will hear from us within 10 working days with your offer letter
  4. Accept your offer
  5. Pay your deposit payment before the date mentioned in your offer letter to secure your scholarship
  6. An email will then be sent confirming the award within 10 working days

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General terms and conditions

Scholarships apply to all years of study including our student exchange year in the UK, unless your second and/ or final year of study is in the UK; BSc Biomedical Science, MSci Biomedical Science, Meng Computer Software Engineering, Meng Mechanical Engineering, Meng Computer Science and Software Engineering.

  • A student must receive an offer for entry to a full or part time UG or PG programme to be eligible for a scholarship
  • You must click on ‘accept’ on your offer to indicate you are interested in joining and pay the deposit by the date mentioned in your offer letter. Your scholarship award will then be issued within 10 working days via email
  • A student must be able to pay the outstanding tuition fees not covered by the scholarship, to receive the scholarship
  • Scholarships cannot be deferred and will not apply to any re-sit exams
  • Scholarships are non-negotiable and once issued will be final
  • Scholarships once issued must remain confidential 

I am absolutely delighted to have been awarded the Chancellor’s Scholarship as I embark on this new career path which will enable me to give a little back to future generations. To be able to do this through a global top 100 and elite UK Russell Group university here in Dubai is, indeed, a wonderful opportunity that I am very much looking forward to.

Malika Chandoo, PGCE in Secondary Mathematics Education

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