🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
UAE Government Scholarships for Overseas Study
The UAE Ministry of Education funds Emirati students to complete university or postgraduate study at leading international universities — including in Australia.
Study Levels
Undergraduate & postgraduate
Institution Tier
QS World top 200
Fields
Priority given to STEM & labour-market needs
Apply Via
moe.gov.ae eService
Eligibility
What you need to apply.
- UAE citizenship.
- Good conduct.
- A cumulative GPA in your previous qualification of "very good" or higher.
- Admission to a university ranked in the top 200 worldwide by QS World University Rankings.
- English-language proficiency, alongside a high Grade 12 GPA for school-leaver applicants.
Approved majors are set with UAE labour-market needs in mind and tend to favour STEM fields — confirm the current approved list on the official portal.
Scholarship benefits
Reported benefits for scholarship recipients include full tuition, a monthly stipend, an annual return airline ticket, books and clothing allowances, and medical insurance. Exact entitlements are set by the Ministry and confirmed once you're approved.
How to Apply
Application steps.
Get Admitted
Apply directly to a QS top-200 university and secure your offer of admission.
Review Terms
Read the scholarship terms and conditions on the Ministry of Education's eService.
Apply Online
Submit your scholarship application via the moe.gov.ae eService portal.
Await Approval
The Ministry reviews applications against GPA, English proficiency and available places.
Typically required documents
- Valid Emirates ID and passport
- University offer letter from a QS top-200 institution
- High school or previous degree transcripts
- English test certificate (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL) where required
Confirm the exact current document checklist on the Ministry's eService at the time of application.
Considering Australia?
Several Australian universities rank within the QS top 200. Student Map can help you identify which ones, and prepare a strong application.
FAQs
Common questions.
UAE citizens of good conduct with a strong GPA who have been admitted to a university ranked in the QS World top 200.
Through the UAE Ministry of Education's official eService at moe.gov.ae, after reading the current terms and conditions.
Yes — students typically apply for the scholarship after receiving their university acceptance.