MAKING A UK EDUCATION MORE ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE FOR ALL
Our scholarships and grants are designed to reward your talents inside and outside the classroom and ensure that as many students as possible are able to change their lives with a world-class British university education in dynamic Dubai. We award a diverse range of scholarships and study grants to students from the UAE and around the world, who are joining us at all study levels.
How to check which scholarship or grant you’re eligible for
Your scholarship eligibility is unique to you and depends on a range of factors, such as your grades, work experience, study level, and which programme you’re applying for.
Each type of scholarship and grant has its own specific criteria for eligibility, application procedure, deadlines for application and payments, rules for continuation of benefits, restrictions and other terms and conditions, where applicable.
Our Admissions team can provide information about your eligibility criteria for relevant scholarships and grants. Contact our Admissions Team for more information by emailing [email protected], by calling +971 (0)4 3678100, or by visiting the Admissions Office in Block 16, Dubai Knowledge Park. Learn more about the general guidelines for our scholarships and grants here.
How to apply for your scholarship or study grant
You receive confirmation of your scholarships and grants eligibility once you’ve submitted your application.After you’ve submitted your application, you’ll receive an offer letter (within 24 hours) providing you with details of your scholarship offer, as well as the entry requirements you need to meet to redeem your scholarships.
You need to provide supporting evidence (such as grades or an employee ID) in order to redeem your scholarship or grant.
To secure your scholarships, you need to accept your offer of a place and pay your AED 3,000 tuition fee deposit.
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Receive an Academic Excellence Scholarship of 10% up to 50% if you are studying in the UAE.
Terms and Conditions
Eligibility: Domestic (UAE) applicants for the International Foundation Programme and Undergraduate/Bachelor’s Programmes
Academic Year: September 2024
Expiry: Applicants must apply, accept their offer and make a deposit payment of AED 3,000 to receive the grant.
Tuition Fees: Fees are subject to change based on the exchange rate at the time of payment, if shown in other currencies. Fee amounts reflected on tuition fee invoices provided to students are inclusive of the scholarship/grant awarded to them.
Duration: The scholarship is spread over the full duration of study at Middlesex University Dubai. All scholarships and grants are at the discretion of the University.
Redemption: The Academic Excellence Scholarship, Early Enrolment Grant and Schools Partnership Grant can be redeemed together, depending on the student’s eligibility, at any one time in line with the relevant applicable deadlines specified in the offer letter.
Scholarship Breakdown
AES - September 2024 | ||||||
10% | 15% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | |
A level | ALL | 104 Tariff Points | 112 Tariff Points | 120 Tariff Points | 128 Tariff Points | 136 Tariff Points |
CBSE | ALL | 75% - 79.9% | 80% - 84.9% | 85% - 89.9% | 90% - 94.9% | 95%+ |
IBDP | ALL | 25 | 26-27 | 28-33 | 34 - 37 | 38+ |
American Diploma | ALL | 80% - 84.99% | 85% - 89.9% | 90% - 94.9% | 95% - 97.9% | 98 |
AS Levels | ALL | 24 Tariff Points | 28 Tariff Points | 32 Tariff Points | 36 Tariff Points | 40 Tariff Points |
GCSE, O Level, IGCSE | ALL | 17 to 19 MU Points | 20 to 23 MU Points | 24 to 29 MU Points | 30 to 34 MU Points | 35 MU Points |
Thanawiya | ALL | 85% - 89.9% | 90% - 94.9% | 95% - 97.9% | 98% - 99.9% | 100% |
Philippines K-12 | ALL | 85% - 89.9% | 90% - 94.9% | 95%+ | X | X |
Attestat | ALL | All 5 (Except 2) | All 5 (Except 1) | All 5 | X | X |
IB Certificate | ALL | 22 Points | 23 Points | 24 Points | X | X |
Pakistan Board | ALL | 75% - 79.9% | 80% - 84.9% | 85% - 89.9% | 90% - 94.9% | 95%+ |
Tariff Points | MU Points | ||
A Level (3 subjects) | AS Level (2 subjects) | O levels | GCSE |
A* = 56 points | - | A* = 5 points | Grade 8 & 9 = 5 points |
A = 48 points | A = 20 points | A = 4 points | Grade 7 = 4 points |
B = 40 points | B = 16 points | B = 3 points | Grade 6 & 5 = 3 points |
C = 32 points | C = 12 points | C = 2 points | Grade 4 = 2 points |
D = 24 points | D = 10 points | ||
E = 16 points | E = 6 points |
International students studying at Foundation, Undergraduate and Postgraduate level are able to redeem an International Study Grant.
To discover which international study grants you’re eligible for, please contact our International Admissions Team:
General International Admissions Team: [email protected]
Africa: Prince Asiedu, [email protected]
Pakistan: Anusha Sami, [email protected]
India: Khushboo Baghel, [email protected]
Srilanka: Eranda Kulatunga, [email protected]
Russia & CIS Countries: Karolina Amankulova, [email protected]
UK and Europe: Jamie Brannon, [email protected]
Nigeria: Abdullah Anderson, [email protected]
GCC: Muhammed Rizwan, [email protected]
China and ROW: Tristan Palmer, [email protected]
Terms and Conditions
Eligibility: International applicants for the International Foundation Programme, Undergraduate/Bachelor’s programmes, and Postgraduate/Master’s programmes
Academic Year: September 2024
Expiry: Applicants must apply, accept their offer and make a deposit payment of AED 3,000.
Tuition Fees: Fees are subject to change based on the exchange rate at the time of payment, if shown in other currencies. Fee amounts reflected on tuition fee invoices provided to students are inclusive of the scholarship/grant awarded to them.
Duration: The scholarship is spread over the full duration of study at Middlesex University Dubai. All scholarships and grants are at the discretion of the University.
Students in the UAE are eligible for a grant of 10% on all postgraduate programmes. Students choosing to study an MBA or the MA Human Resource Management and Development programme are eligible for a 20% Professional Study Grant.
Terms and Conditions
Eligibility: Domestic (UAE) applicants for Postgraduate/Master’s programmes
Academic Year: September 2024
Expiry: Applicants must apply, accept their offer and make a deposit payment of AED 3,000.
Tuition Fees: Fees are subject to change based on the exchange rate at the time of payment, if shown in other currencies. Fee amounts reflected on tuition fee invoices provided to students are inclusive of the scholarship/grant awarded to them.
Duration: The scholarship is spread over the full duration of study at Middlesex University Dubai. For those studying part-time, the grant will be divided across the two years of study.
Redemption: The Postgraduate Study Grant and Early Enrolment Grant can be redeemed together, depending on the student’s eligibility, at any one time in line with the relevant applicable deadlines specified in the offer letter.
Students in the UAE studying the Executive MBA or MBA (Daytime Delivery) or the MA Human Resource Management and Development programme are eligible for a 20% Professional Study Grant.
Terms and Conditions
Eligibility: Domestic (UAE) applicants for the above two Postgraduate/Master’s programmes
Academic Year: September 2024
Expiry: Applicants must apply, accept their offer and make a deposit payment of AED 3,000.
Tuition Fees: Fees are subject to change based on the exchange rate at the time of payment, if shown in other currencies. Fee amounts reflected on tuition fee invoices provided to students are inclusive of the scholarship/grant awarded to them.
Duration: The scholarship is spread over the full duration of study at Middlesex University Dubai. For those studying part-time, the grant will be divided across the two years of study.
Redemption: The Professional Study Grant and Early Enrolment Grant can be redeemed together, depending on the student’s eligibility, at any one time in line with the relevant applicable deadlines specified in the offer letter.
Employees of our Corporate Partners are eligible for a 20% Corporate Partnership Study Grant, which can be redeemed against any of our postgraduate programmes.
Terms and Conditions
Eligibility: Domestic (UAE) applicants for Postgraduate/Master’s programmes applying from one of our listed corporate partner companies
Academic Year: September 2024
Expiry: Applicants must apply, accept their offer and make a deposit payment of AED 3,000.
Tuition Fees: Fees are subject to change based on the exchange rate at the time of payment, if shown in other currencies. Fee amounts reflected on tuition fee invoices provided to students are inclusive of the scholarship/grant awarded to them.
Duration: The scholarship is spread over the full duration of study at Middlesex University Dubai. For those studying part-time, the grant will be divided across the two years of study.
Redemption: The Corporate Study Grant and Early Enrolment Grant can be redeemed together, depending on the student’s eligibility, at any one time in line with the relevant applicable deadlines specified in the offer letter.
Our Corporate Partners
Company Name | |
Aggreko UK Ltd ( Aggreko Middle East) | First Solution Management Services |
ALEC Engineering and Contracting LLC | Fischer Fze |
Al Habtoor Motors | Goodwins Law Corporation |
Al Naboodah Group Enterprises | Heliozid Oce Emirates |
Al Tamimi and Co. | IMG world of Adventures |
Al Tayer Group | Intelligent Partners |
Arab Media Group | Jafza Group ( Jebel Ali Free Zone ) |
Atlantis, The Palm | JA Resorts and Hotels |
Averda International Group | JC Deceaux |
Bayer Group Middle East Fze | Jet Airways |
BETA Information Technology LLC | Jumeirah Group |
Bridgestone ME and Africa FZE | KPMG Dubai |
British Council | Majid Al Futtaim Group |
Cambridge International Examinations | Mediclinic |
Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (Candidates completed CFA Level 1 and above) | Medcare Hospitals |
Chalhoub Group | Microsoft Corporation |
Curve Telecom | Midstar Commodity Management Ltd |
Dafza Group ( Dubai Airport Free Zone ) | Motivate |
DDU Shipping and Logistics | M.R.S Packaging Ltd |
Deloitte Dubai | Network International LLC |
DEWA ( Dubai Electricity and Water Authority ) | Norsafe Worldwide |
DMG World Media | Novomed Centers |
Dubai London Clinic | PWC Dubai |
Dubai Optical Centre | TECOM |
Dubai Islamic Bank | Union Square House Real Estate |
Etisalat | Consulate of Pakistan in Dubai |
Consulate of Nigeria in Dubai | DU |
Edulink Consultants | Two Seasons Hotel Apartments |
Emirates Group and Skywards Group | Tathqeef (an initiative of the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation) |
Emirates Driving Institute | Unilever |
Ernst & Young Dubai | Wild Wadi |
Esaad loyalty members | Weatherford Drilling International (BVI) Ltd |
Students at our partner schools in the UAE are entitled to combine their Academic Excellence Scholarship with a Schools Partnership Grant of AED 2,500.
Terms and Conditions
Eligibility: Domestic (UAE) applicants for the International Foundation Programme and Undergraduate/Bachelors programme’s, applying from one of the partners schools listed
Academic Year: September 2024
Expiry: Applicants must apply, accept their offer and make a deposit payment of AED 3,000.
Tuition Fees: Fees are subject to change based on the exchange rate at the time of payment, if shown in other currencies. Fee amounts reflected on tuition fee invoices provided to students are inclusive of the scholarship/grant awarded to them.
Duration: The Schools Partnership Grant will be taken off the first year’s fees and will be a one-time grant.
Redemption: The Schools Partnership Grant, Academic Excellence Scholarship and Early Enrolment Grant can be redeemed together depending on the student’s eligibility, at any one time in line with the relevant applicable deadlines specified in the offer letter.
Our Partner Schools
Applicants from the following partner schools are eligible for the Schools Partnership Grant.
Abu Dhabi Indian School | Indian International School, Ajman |
Abu Dhabi International Private School | Indian International School, Sharjah |
Abu Dhabi Grammar School | International Academic School – Dubai and Abu Dhabi |
Al Ameen Private School | International Community School |
Al Ameer English School, Ajman | International School of Creative Science |
Al Ansar International School | International School of Arts and Science, Dubai |
Al Dhafra Private school | Islamia English School, Abu Dhabi |
Al Diyafah High School, Dubai | JSS School (Pvt. and International) |
Al Ittihad Private School, Jumeirah & Mamzar | Kings School |
Al Maaref Private School | Leaders Private School |
Al Mawakeb School, Dubai (All branches) | Mayoor Private School, Abu Dhabi |
Al Mizhar American Academy School | Merryland International School, Abu Dhabi |
Al Nahda National school | New Academy School, Dubai |
Al Raha International School | New Indian Model School (All UAE Branches) |
Al Sadiq Islamic English School, Dubai | New world American private school / Emirates American school |
Al Salam Community School | Nibras International School, Dubai |
Al Zuhour Private School | Philadelphia Private School |
Ambassador School, Dubai | Pristine Private School |
American International School, Abu Dhabi | Providence English Private School, Sharjah |
American International School, Dubai | Raffles World Academy |
Arab Unity School, Dubai | Raffles International School |
Australian International School | RAK International Academy |
Bright Riders School, Abu Dhabi & Dubai | Rosary School |
British International School, Ajman | Russian International School, Dubai |
Buds Public School | Sharjah British International School |
Candidates completing NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling) based in the UAE | Sharjah English School |
Collegiate American School | Sharjah Indian School |
Crescent English High School, Dubai | Sharjah American International School |
Deira International School | Springdales School Dubai |
Dubai British School, Jumeirah Park | St Joseph’s School, Abu Dhabi |
Dubai Carmel School | St Mary’s Catholic High School - Dubai, Fujairah and RAK |
Dubai Gem Private School | Sunmarke School, Dubai |
Dubai International School, Al Garhoud | |
Dubai Modern Education School | The Bloomington Academy, Ajman |
Delhi Private School – Dubai & Sharjah | The City School, Dubai |
Dubai International Academy | The Elite English School, Dubai |
Dubai International School, Dubai | The English College, Dubai |
Dubai Scholars Private School | The Emirates National School, Sharjah |
English Language Private School | The International School of Choueifat, Dubai |
Emirates Future International Academy, Abu Dhabi | The International School of Choueifat, Abu Dhabi |
Emirates International School – Barsha | The International School of Choueifat, Sharjah |
Emirates International School – Jumeirah | The Oxford School |
Grammar School, Dubai | The Royal Academy |
Greenfield International School, Dubai | The Sheffield Pvt. School |
Greenwood International School, Dubai | The Central School |
Gulf Asian English School, Sharjah | The Model School, Abu Dhabi |
Gulf Indian High School | Universal American School, Dubai |
Gulf Model School, Dubai | United International Private School, Dubai |
Habitat School Ajman | Uptown School, Dubai |
Horizon Private School | Victoria International School, Sharjah |
Ibn Seena English High School | Wesgreen International School |
Indian High School, Dubai |
Students who attend our GEMS Partners Schools in the UAE and across the world can benefit from an Academic Excellence Scholarship or International Study Grant in addition to a GEMS Schools Partnership Grant of AED 3,000.
Terms and Conditions
Eligibility: Domestic (UAE) and international applicants for the International Foundation Programme and Undergraduate/Bachelor’s programmes applying from one of the GEMS Partner Schools listed
Academic Year: September 2024
Expiry: Applicants must apply, accept their offer and make a deposit payment of AED 3,000.
Tuition Fees: Fees are subject to change based on the exchange rate at the time of payment, if shown in other currencies. Fee amounts reflected on tuition fee invoices provided to students are inclusive of the scholarship/grant awarded to them.
Duration: The GEMS Schools Partnership Grant will be taken off the first year’s fees and will be a one-time grant.
Redemption: The GEMS Schools Partnership Grant, Academic Excellence Scholarship (or International Study Grant), and Early Enrolment Grant can be redeemed together, depending on the student’s eligibility, at any one time in line with the relevant applicable deadlines specified in the offer letter.
GEMS Partner Schools
If you are attending one of these schools, you will automatically receive the GEMS Schools Partnership Grant towards your tuition fees.
GEMS Partner Schools List | |||
British / National Curriculum | Country | OTHER/National | Country |
GEMS Wellington Academy - Al Khail | UAE | Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Girls - Abu Dhabi | UAE |
GEMS Metropole School, Motor City Dubai | UAE | Shaikh Zayed Private School for Boys, Abu Dhabi | UAE |
GEMS Wellington Academy, Silicon Oasis | UAE | International Schools | |
GEMS First Point School, The Villa | UAE | Webber Independent School, UK | UK |
GEMS Cambridge International School - Abu Dhabi | UAE | GEMS International School of Penang, Pearl City, Penang, Malaysia | Malaysia |
Jumeirah College | UAE | GEMS World Academy - Singapore | Singapore |
Cambridge High School - Abu Dhabi | UAE | GEMS Cambridge International School - Singapore | Singapore |
GEMS Wellington International School | UAE | GEMS Cambridge International School - Metro KL | Malaysia |
GEMS Winchester School - Oud Metha, Dubai | UAE | GEMS Cambridge International School (CIN) - Nairobi, Kenya | Kenya |
Cambridge International School | UAE | GEMS Cambridge International School - Kampala, Uganda | Uganda |
The Westminster School - Dubai | UAE | GEMS World Academy, Saudi (King Abdullah Economic City KSA) | Saudi Arabia |
GEMS Westminster School - RAK | UAE | Ecoles des Roches - Normandy, France | France |
The Winchester School - Jebel Ali | UAE | GEMS World Academy, Switzerland (G9-G10) | Switzerland |
GEMS Winchester School - Abu Dhabi
| UAE | GEMS Akademia International School Kolkata | India |
GEMS Westminster School - Sharjah | UAE | GEMS International School Karnal | India |
IB / American | GEMS International School Gurgaon | India | |
GEMS Dubai American Academy | UAE | GEMS Modern Academy Gurgaon | India |
GEMS Bradenton Preparatory Academy | UAE | GEMS Modern Academy Kochi | India |
GEMS World Academy - Al Barsha | UAE | GEMS Public School Bathinda | India |
GEMS American Academy - Abu Dhabi | UAE | GEMS Public School Bhopal | India |
Al Khaleej National School | UAE | GEMS Public School Guntur | India |
Indian Curriculum | GEMS Public School Gwalior | India | |
GEMS United Indian School - Abu Dhabi | UAE | GEMS Public School Haldwani | India |
The Millennium Schools - Dubai | UAE | GEMS Public School Indore | India |
GEMS Modern Academy | UAE | GEMS Public School Patiala | India |
Our Own English High School, Dubai | UAE | Little GEMS International Jawahar Nagar Kochi | India |
Our Own English High School, Al Ain | UAE | Little GEMS International Gurgaon | India |
Our Own English High School - Fujairah | UAE | ||
Our Own Indian School - Dubai | UAE | ||
Our Own English High School - for Boys, Sharjah | UAE | ||
Our Own English High School - for Girls, Sharjah | UAE | ||
Our Own High School - Al Warqaa | UAE |
All MDX alumni receive a 25% Alumni Study Grant if they choose to enrol in further studies.
Terms and Conditions
Eligibility: Middlesex University Dubai alumni applicants for Postgraduate/Master’s programmes
Academic Year: September 2024
Expiry: Applicants must apply, accept their offer and make a deposit payment of AED 3,000.
Tuition Fees: Fees are subject to change based on the exchange rate at the time of payment, if shown in other currencies. Fee amounts reflected on tuition fee invoices provided to students are inclusive of the scholarship/grant awarded to them.
Duration: The scholarship is spread over the full duration of study at Middlesex University Dubai. For those studying part-time, the grant will be divided across the two years of study.
Redemption: The Alumni Grant and Early Enrolment Grant can be redeemed together, depending on the student’s eligibility, at any one time in line with the relevant applicable deadlines specified in the offer letter.
Teachers and School Staff from the UAE and across the world will receive a 25% Teacher Study Grant when enrolling onto one of our education programmes or a 20% Teacher Study Grant for all other postgraduate programmes.
Terms and Conditions
Eligibility: Domestic (UAE) and international applicants for Education Postgraduate/Master’s programmes and other Postgraduate programmes, who are teaching in schools in the UAE or across the globe.
(Evidence must be provided to redeem the Teacher Study Grant)
Academic Year: September 2024
Expiry: Applicants must apply, accept their offer and make a deposit payment of AED 3,000.
Tuition Fees: Fees are subject to change based on the exchange rate at the time of payment, if shown in other currencies. Fee amounts reflected on tuition fee invoices provided to students are inclusive of the scholarship/grant awarded to them.
Duration: The scholarship is spread over the full duration of study at Middlesex University Dubai. For those studying part-time, the grant will be divided across the two years of study.
Redemption: The Teacher Study Grant and Early Enrolment Grant can be redeemed together, depending on the student’s eligibility, at any one time in line with the relevant applicable deadlines specified in the offer letter.
The Team Middlesex Sporting Excellence Scholarship is awarded to applicants who are excelling in the sporting world, demonstrating aptitude in their sports and academic performance prior to joining the university.
Contact our Admissions Team for more information by emailing [email protected], by calling +971 (0)4 3678100, or by visiting the Admissions Office in Block 16, Dubai Knowledge Park to learn more about this scholarship.
Terms and Conditions
Eligibility: Domestic (UAE) and international applicants for the International Foundation Programme and Undergraduate/Bachelor’s programmes, who have shown excellence in sporting success and achievement at a national and/or international level within any organised sport (individual or team).
Awarding Criteria: The Sporting Excellence Scholarship is awarded at the discretion of the Pro Vice-Chancellor and Director of the University.
Academic Year: September 2024
Expiry: Applicants must apply, accept their offer and make a deposit payment of AED 3,000.
Tuition Fees: Fees are subject to change based on the exchange rate at the time of payment, if shown in other currencies. Fee amounts reflected on tuition fee invoices provided to students are inclusive of the scholarship/grant awarded to them.
Duration: The scholarship is spread over the full duration of study at Middlesex University Dubai. All scholarships and grants are awarded at the discretion of the University.
Enter into Year 3 of our University Top-Up Programme in BSc Information Technology or BSc Business Information Systems, especially for IT students.
IT Top-Up Programme Package – September 2024
Total Price: AED 40,556 AED / 11,403 USD
(Prices subject to change based on the exchange rate at the point of payment)
Package includes:
- Tuition (1 Year)
- Visa (1 Year)
- Medical Insurance
Additional costs will apply
Learn more about the IT Top-Up Programme for this January 2024.
Terms and Conditions
Eligibility: IT Students entering into Year 3 of our BSc Information Technology or BSc Business Information Systems in September 2024.
Expiry: Applicants must apply, accept their offer and make a deposit payment of AED 3,000.
Tuition Fees: Fees are subject to change based on the exchange rate at the time of payment, if shown in other currencies. Fee amounts reflected on tuition fee invoices provided to students are inclusive of the scholarship/grant awarded to them.
Duration: The scholarship is spread over the full duration of study at Middlesex University Dubai. All scholarships and grants are at the discretion of the University.
Redemption: The IT Package Grant cannot be combined with any other scholarship or grant.
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ESAAD cardholders (including the spouse and siblings of the cardholder) can redeem a 25% discount on total tuition fees.
To avail this offer, please present your ESAAD card and a valid employee ID copy to the Admissions Office.
Please note this cannot be used in conjunction with any other scholarships or grants.
*Please note: the Esaad grants are awarded and applicable only at time of enrolling as a new student to Middlesex University Dubai. Documents must remain valid throughout and must be submitted (Campus Central) at the start of each intake.
FAZAA cardholders (including the spouse and siblings of the cardholder) can redeem a 25% discount on total tuition fees.
To avail this offer, please present your Fazaa card and a valid employee ID copy to the Admissions Office.
Please note this cannot be used in conjunction with any other scholarships or grants.
*Please note: the Fazaa grants are awarded and applicable only at time of enrolling as a new student to Middlesex University Dubai. Documents must remain valid throughout and must be submitted (Campus Central) at the start of each intake.
*All Scholarships and Grants are based on fulfilling all the Terms and Conditions and are at the discretion of Middlesex University Dubai. The University reserves the right to withhold any scholarships or grants issued should this be deemed appropriate at any time.