United Arab Emirates·UniversityMBZUAI Graduate Scholarship (MSc & PhD)
Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence
Full Ride
Master'sPhD
Open·Closes Dec 15, 2026
Scholarships
United Arab Emirates Scholarships for Namibian Students
Global Admissions lists 24 scholarships open to Namibian students studying in United Arab Emirates. Of these, 4 pay for everything and 4 cover tuition in full — spanning Bachelor's (15), Master's (9), and PhD (9). Among the listed awards: MBZUAI Graduate Scholarship (MSc & PhD), UAEU PhD Scholarship (All Nationalities), and Khalifa University Graduate Research / Teaching Scholarship for International Students. Deadlines cluster around December and March, and 17 run on a rolling or annual basis with no single fixed date.
- Scholarships listed
- 24
- Full-ride awards
- 4
- Degree levels covered
- 3
- Next deadlines
- Dec 15 · Dec 15 · November
What full funding is worth in United Arab Emirates
Median listed international tuition by degree — this is the bill a fully funded award in United Arab Emirates is covering.
Source: Global Admissions program catalog, 2026-10-25.
At a glance
| Award | Covers | Degrees | Funder type | Next deadline | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYU Abu Dhabi Scholarship 2026 | Varies by award | Bachelor's | University | November | United Arab Emirates |
| MBZUAI Graduate Scholarship (MSc & PhD) | Full Ride | Master's, PhD | University | Dec 15, 2026 | United Arab Emirates |
| MBZUAI Scholarship 2026 | Full tuition plus a monthly stipend (AED 15,500 M.Sc., 17,50… | Master's, PhD | University | Dec 15, 2026 | United Arab Emirates |
| AUS President's Scholarship | Full Ride | Bachelor's | University | March | United Arab Emirates |
| AUS Chancellor's Scholarship | Full Tuition | Bachelor's | University | March | United Arab Emirates |
| MBRU Jood Scholarship (Need-Based) | Up to 50% off tuition | Bachelor's | University | April | United Arab Emirates |
| Canadian University Dubai Academic Excellence Scholarship | 10–50% off tuition | Bachelor's | University | July | United Arab Emirates |
| AUS Graduate Assistantships | AED 20,000 a semester | Master's, PhD | University | Rolling | United Arab Emirates |
| Khalifa University Graduate Research / Teaching Scholarship for International Students | Full Ride | Master's, PhD | University | Rolling | United Arab Emirates |
| UAEU PhD Scholarship (All Nationalities) | Full Ride | PhD | University | Rolling | United Arab Emirates |
| Zayed University Undergraduate Merit Scholarship (International Students) | Full Tuition | Bachelor's | University | Rolling | United Arab Emirates |
| MBRU PhD in Biomedical Sciences Scholarship | Full Tuition | PhD | University | Rolling | United Arab Emirates |
| UAEU Graduate Research Fellowships for International PhD Students | Full Tuition | PhD | University | Rolling | United Arab Emirates |
| University of Birmingham Dubai Chancellor's Academic Merit Scholarship | 10–30% off tuition | Bachelor's, Master's, PhD | University | Rolling | United Arab Emirates |
| Khalifa University Scholarship 2026 | Full or partial tuition | Master's, PhD | University | Rolling | United Arab Emirates |
| RIT Dubai Academic Scholarship | 10–30% off tuition | Bachelor's, Master's | University | Rolling | United Arab Emirates |
| MBRU Future Doctors Scholarship | Up to 30% off tuition | Bachelor's | University | Rolling | United Arab Emirates |
| Abu Dhabi University Merit-Based Graduate Scholarship | 25% off tuition | Master's | University | Rolling | United Arab Emirates |
| Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Scholarship in AI Excellence (Undergraduate) | Varies by award | Bachelor's | University | Rolling | United Arab Emirates |
| Heriot-Watt University Dubai Merit Scholarships | Tuition support | Bachelor's, Master's | University | Rolling | United Arab Emirates |
| Ajman University Merit Scholarship (High School Achievement) | 20–30% off tuition | Bachelor's | University | Rolling | United Arab Emirates |
| AUS Merit Scholarships | 20% off tuition | Bachelor's | University | Rolling | United Arab Emirates |
| Abu Dhabi University University Scholarship (Undergraduate) | 50% off tuition | Bachelor's | University | Rolling | United Arab Emirates |
| Abu Dhabi University Academic Scholarship (Undergraduate) | 20% off tuition | Bachelor's | University | Rolling | United Arab Emirates |
United Arab Emirates·UniversityUnited Arab Emirates·UniversityMBZUAI Scholarship 2026
Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI)
Full tuition plus a monthly stipend (AED 15,500 M.Sc., 17,500 Ph.D.), UAE visa and health insurance.
Master'sPhD
Open·Closes Dec 15, 2026
United Arab Emirates·UniversityAUS Graduate Assistantships
American University of Sharjah
AED 20,000 a semester
Master'sPhD
Open·Next: Dates announced each year
United Arab Emirates·UniversityNYU Abu Dhabi Scholarship 2026
New York University Abu Dhabi
Varies by award
Bachelor's
Open·Next: Around November
United Arab Emirates·UniversityKhalifa University Graduate Research / Teaching Scholarship for International Students
Khalifa University
Full Ride
Master'sPhD
Open·Next: Dates announced each year
United Arab Emirates·UniversityAUS President's Scholarship
American University of Sharjah
Full Ride
Bachelor's
Open·Next: Usually closes in March
United Arab Emirates·UniversityUAEU PhD Scholarship (All Nationalities)
United Arab Emirates University
Full Ride
PhD
Open·Next: Dates announced each year
United Arab Emirates·UniversityZayed University Undergraduate Merit Scholarship (International Students)
Zayed University
Full Tuition
Bachelor's
Open·Next: Usually closes in spring
United Arab Emirates·UniversityMBRU PhD in Biomedical Sciences Scholarship
Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences
Full Tuition
PhD
Open·Next: Dates announced each year
United Arab Emirates·UniversityUAEU Graduate Research Fellowships for International PhD Students
United Arab Emirates University
Full Tuition
PhD
Open·Next: Dates announced each year
United Arab Emirates·UniversityAUS Chancellor's Scholarship
American University of Sharjah
Full Tuition
Bachelor's
Open·Next: Usually closes in March
United Arab Emirates·UniversityUniversity of Birmingham Dubai Chancellor's Academic Merit Scholarship
University of Birmingham Dubai
10–30% off tuition
Bachelor'sMaster'sPhD
Open·Next: Automatic when you apply
United Arab Emirates·UniversityKhalifa University Scholarship 2026
Khalifa University
Full or partial tuition
Master'sPhD
Open·Next: Usually closes in spring
United Arab Emirates·UniversityRIT Dubai Academic Scholarship
Rochester Institute of Technology Dubai
10–30% off tuition
Bachelor'sMaster's
Open·Next: Automatic when you apply
United Arab Emirates·UniversityMBRU Future Doctors Scholarship
Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences
Up to 30% off tuition
Bachelor's
Open·Next: Dates announced each year
United Arab Emirates·UniversityAbu Dhabi University Merit-Based Graduate Scholarship
Abu Dhabi University
25% off tuition
Master's
Open·Next: Automatic when you apply
United Arab Emirates·UniversitySheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Scholarship in AI Excellence (Undergraduate)
Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence
Varies by award
Bachelor's
Open·Next: Dates announced each year
United Arab Emirates·UniversityHeriot-Watt University Dubai Merit Scholarships
Heriot-Watt University Dubai
Tuition support
Bachelor'sMaster's
Open·Next: Dates announced each year
United Arab Emirates·UniversityAjman University Merit Scholarship (High School Achievement)
Ajman University
20–30% off tuition
Bachelor's
Open·Next: Automatic when you apply
United Arab Emirates·UniversityCanadian University Dubai Academic Excellence Scholarship
Canadian University Dubai
10–50% off tuition
Bachelor's
Open·Next: Around 7 July
United Arab Emirates·UniversityMBRU Jood Scholarship (Need-Based)
Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences
Up to 50% off tuition
Bachelor's
Open·Next: 1 April – 7 May
United Arab Emirates·UniversityAUS Merit Scholarships
American University of Sharjah
20% off tuition
Bachelor's
Open·Next: Automatic when you apply
United Arab Emirates·UniversityAbu Dhabi University University Scholarship (Undergraduate)
Abu Dhabi University
50% off tuition
Bachelor's
Open·Next: Automatic when you apply
United Arab Emirates·UniversityAbu Dhabi University Academic Scholarship (Undergraduate)
Abu Dhabi University
20% off tuition
Bachelor's
Open·Next: Automatic when you apply
Deadlines coming up
November
Rolling / annual windows
- AUS Graduate Assistantships
- Khalifa University Graduate Research / Teaching Scholarship for International Students
- UAEU PhD Scholarship (All Nationalities)
- Zayed University Undergraduate Merit Scholarship (International Students)
- MBRU PhD in Biomedical Sciences Scholarship
- UAEU Graduate Research Fellowships for International PhD Students
- +11 more
Use these awards at
Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial IntelligenceAmerican University of SharjahKhalifa UniversityUnited Arab Emirates UniversityZayed UniversityMohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health SciencesUniversity of Birmingham DubaiAbu Dhabi UniversityHeriot-Watt University DubaiAjman UniversityCanadian University Dubai
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Frequently asked questions
Can Namibian students get fully funded scholarships in United Arab Emirates?▾
Yes — 8 of the 24 scholarships listed for Namibian students in United Arab Emirates cover the full ride, full tuition, or a complete waiver, including MBZUAI Graduate Scholarship (MSc & PhD).
What do these scholarships cover?▾
4 cover a full ride (tuition, living costs, and often travel), 4 cover tuition in full, and 0 waive tuition entirely; the remaining 16 pay a stipend, a fixed amount, or a percentage of costs. A typical award: Full Ride.
When are the deadlines?▾
Deadlines cluster around December and March, and 17 run on a rolling or annual basis with no single fixed date.