Abu Dhabi University Scholarships 2024/2025

Abu Dhabi University is a private research university established in 2003 in the United Arab Emirates. The university’s main campus is Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, while other campuses are Al Ain, Dubai, and Madinat Zayed.

The Abu Dhabi University Scholarships allow domestic and international students to enroll in UAE undergraduate or postgraduate degree programs. This program provides fully funded and partial aid, including 10% to 50% tuition fee waivers. Candidates are selected based on academic excellence and outstanding extracurricular contributions.

Students interested in obtaining a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate in the United Arab Emirates are encouraged to apply for the ADU Scholarships in 2025, with support available for up to four years across diverse fields of study.

Tuition Fees

Universities in Abu Dhabi typically charge undergraduate program tuition fees of AED 40,000 to AED 100,000 per academic year. For postgraduate programs, fees are generally between AED 50,000 and AED 120,000.

Eligibility Criteria

You must fulfill the requirements to be eligible for the ADU Scholarship.

• International and local students in the UAE are eligible.
• Before applying for scholarships, you must be formally admitted to an undergraduate or postgraduate program in Abu Dhabi.
• For Undergraduates, you must have a high school certificate.
• Masters candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree.
• PhD candidates require a master’s degree.

The CGPA requirements depend on the scholarship category:

• Athletic Scholarship (undergraduate) requires a minimum of 2.75.
• Merit-Based Graduate Scholarship requires a CGPA of 3.5 or equivalent.
• Check the official website for specific eligibility criteria for each scholarship.

Required Documents

You should gather the following important documents for the application process;

• Completed application form.
• Academic transcripts.
• Personal statement.
• CV or resume.
• Letters of recommendation.
• Proof of English language proficiency (IELTS or TOEFL).
• Copy of valid passport or national ID.
• Financial documents (if required).
• Equivalency letter.
• Passport size photograph.
• A copy of Emirates ID (if applicable) is needed.
• Police clearance certificate.

Scholarship Benefits

Abu Dhabi University provides students with scholarships that cover tuition fees and provide stipends for research projects. Other benefits of the scholarship include access to various programs and resources, support services like academic advising, opportunities for internships, and career services.

Application Procedure

• You must first apply for admission to Abu Dhabi University.
• Complete the online application.
• Upload the following documents:
• Certified copy of official general secondary or high school certificate (or its equivalent)
• Passport-sized photo with a white background
• Copy of a valid passport (and residence visa if resident in the UAE)
• Language proficiency certificate: An official score report of Academic IELTS band (5.0), English EmSat (1100), TOEFL IBT (61), or CBT 173 or ITP 500 (ITP taken at AmidEast Institute only), Cambridge (154-161), IESOL/SESOL (B1/B2), Pearson PTE (36-41).
• A Certificate of Good Conduct issued by the high school where the student completed Grade 12/Year 13 applies to all individuals who have fulfilled their academic requirements at private schools.

Deadline/Expiration: June 27, 2025

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