668 university students from 7 countries benefit from International Student Scholarship Programme

• H.E. Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar: The UAE is a global destination for education and for attracting talent and expertise from around the world. We are proud of the role our <a href="https://jiuniversity.com/universities-lower-admission-cutoff-scores-but-still-lack-students/” title=”Universities lower admission cutoff scores but still lack students”>universities play in preparing a generation of qualified graduates in vital fields.

UAE: The UAE continues to strengthen its global position in education through the International Student Scholarship Programme, overseen by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Since its launch in 2016, the programme has supported a total of 668 students from seven countries across the Middle East and North Africa. Of these, 330 students are currently pursuing bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees across 11 universities and higher education institutions in the UAE.

The programme provides an integrated package of support covering tuition fees, monthly allowances and additional benefits, creating an educational environment that supports students throughout their academic journeys and enables them to pursue excellence. A total of 338 students have graduated from the programme in vital fields, most notably engineering, technology and medical and administrative sciences. This reflects the UAE’s role in preparing qualified professionals equipped to contribute to the development of their home countries.

Programme graduates come from Bahrain, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Syria, Chad, the Union of the Comoros and Tunisia. This further strengthens the UAE’s international presence in the academic field and reinforces its educational and cultural ties with other countries

His Excellency Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Reand Scientific Research, said that the International Student Scholarship Programme reflects the wise vision of the UAE’s leadership in making education a bridge for cultural understanding and exchange among peoples

His Excellency said: “The programme reflects the UAE’s firm commitment to developing human capabilities as a fundamental pillar for building the future of societies. The opportunity for hundreds of international students to study at UAE universities goes beyond providing them with high-quality educational opportunities; it also contributes to building lasting human, cultural and academic connections whose positive impact extends to their communities for many years to come.”

His Excellency added: “The UAE has become a global destination for attracting talent and expertise from around the world. We take pride in the contribution of our higher education institutions to preparing a generation of qualified graduates in vital fields, strengthening stability and prosperity in their communities.”

Ministry statistics show that engineering and technology attracted the largest share of programme beneficiaries, with 579 students enrolled in these fields, while 89 students pursued programmes in the social sciences, administrative sciences and various medical disciplines

The students were hosted by a number of higher education institutions across the UAE, including United Arab Emirates University, Zayed University, the Higher Colleges of Technology, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi University, the University of Sharjah, Ajman University, the University of Dubai, the American University of Ras Al Khaimah, Gulf Medical University and Rochester Institute of Technology – Dubai.

Under cooperation agreements with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, these institutions provided tuition fee discounts and exemptions of up to 100% at some universities and for certain programmes, and up to 50% at others. This represents a model of partnership and integration between the Ministry and higher education institutions in support of the programme’s objectives and impact.

The initiative underscores the UAE’s belief that investing in education and people is a fundamental pillar of sustainable development. It reflects the country’s commitment to empowering young people through knowledge and education as a foundation for building a more prosperous and stable future for communities around the world

About the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research

The UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research is spearheading the development of a future-ready higher education and scientific research ecosystem that underpins the country’s ongoing transition to a knowledge-driven, innovation-led economy. Guided by the Federal Decree-Law on Higher Education and Scientific Research, the Ministry is advancing a dynamic and forward-looking regulatory framework that elevates the quality, competitiveness and resilience of higher education institutions, while equipping students with the knowledge and skills required to thrive in the evolving global workforce of tomorrow.

The Ministry plays a key role in aligning higher education outcomes with the needs of the national economy. Through progressive policies, targeted programmes and strategic partnerships, it supports the development of national talent, strengthens research and innovation and enables the transformation of knowledge into practical applications that drive sustainable economic and social impact

In playing this role, the Ministry contributes to solidifying the UAE’s position as a global hub for excellence in higher education and scientific research, while advancing investment in human capital and development of skills for the future

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