Scholarship and Grants | Middlesex University Dubai

Academic Excellence Scholarship

Academic Achievement is recognised by Middlesex University Dubai through our competitive scholarships programme. Students across a broad range of Curriculums can receive a scholarship of up to 50%.

See the scholarship breakdown by curriculum below.

O levels, GCSE & IGCSE Scholarship Points

(maximum of 7 subjects to be considered)

O levels: A* = 5 points A = 4 points B = 3 points and C = 2 points

GCSE/IGCSE: Grade 8 & 9 = 5 points, grade 7 = 4 points, grade 5 & 6 = 3 points and grade 4 = 2 points

Contact the Admissions Team for more information on your Scholarships eligibility on admissions@mdx.ac.ae or +971 (0)4 3678100

Terms and Conditions
Eligibility: Domestic Applicants for the International Foundation Programme and Undergraduate/Bachelors Programmes
Students who qualify for a higher Academic Excellence Scholarship from 25% to 50%, must provide their official grades to receive the applicable scholarship.
Academic Year: September 2021
Expiry: Applicants must apply, accept their offer and make a deposit payment of AED 3,000 before Sunday 30 May 2021
Fees: Fees are subject to change based on the exchange rate at the time of the transaction if shown in other currencies and prices shown are inclusive of the scholarship/grant mentioned
Duration: The scholarship is spread over the duration of study at Middlesex University Dubai and all scholarships and grants are at the discretion of the University.
Redemption: An Academic Excellence Scholarship + Early Enrolment Grant + Schools Partnership Grant can be redeemed at any one time in line with the applicable deadlines

*All Scholarships and Grants are at the discretion of the University and Middlesex University Dubai reserves the right to withhold any scholarships or grants issued should this be deemed appropriate at any time.

International Study Grant

If you are an international student and want to understand what Scholarships and Grants you are eligible for, please contact your Country Representative who will assist you this.
Africa: Vanja Grdinicv.grdinic@mdx.ac.ae
India & GCC: Darpan Mehta d.mehta@mdx.ac.ae
Pakistan: Maryam Farooq M.Farooq@mdx.ac.ae
East Asia, South East Asia, Russian & CIS: Anna Ro A.Ro@mdx.ac.ae
Rest of the World: Stuart Kirkham s.kirkham@mdx.ac.ae
or Connect with the Team on Internationaladmissions@mdx.ac.ae

Terms and Conditions

Eligibility: International Applicants for the International Foundation Programme, Undergraduate/Bachelors Programmes and Postgraduate/Masters Programmes
Academic Year: September 2021
Expiry: Applicants must apply, accept their offer and make a deposit payment of AED 3,000 before Sunday 30 May 2021
Fees: Fees are subject to change based on the exchange rate at the time of the transaction if shown in other currencies and prices shown are inclusive of the scholarship/grant mentioned
Duration: The scholarship is spread over the duration of study at Middlesex University Dubai and all scholarships and grants are at the discretion of the University.

Postgraduate/Masters Study Grant

10% Postgraduate Study Grant across all Postgraduate Programmes

20% Professional Study Grant for the Middlesex MBA (All Pathways) and MA Human Resource Management and Development

Terms and Conditions
Eligibility: Domestic Applicants for Postgraduate/Masters Programmes
Academic Year: September 2021
Expiry: Applicants must apply, accept their offer and make a deposit payment of AED 3,000 before Sunday 30 May 2021
Fees: Fees are subject to change based on the exchange rate at the time of the transaction if shown in other currencies and prices shown are inclusive of the scholarship/grant mentioned
Duration: The scholarship is spread over the 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 + Early Enrolment Grant can be redeemed at any one time in line with the applicable deadlines

Professional Study Grant

The Professional Study Grant of 20% for the Middlesex MBA (all pathways) and MA Human Resource Management and Development.

Terms and Conditions
Eligibility: Domestic Applicants for Postgraduate/Masters Programmes
Academic Year: September 2021
Expiry: Applicants must apply, accept their offer and make a deposit payment of AED 3,000 before Sunday 30 May 2021
Fees: Fees are subject to change based on the exchange rate at the time of the transaction if shown in other currencies and prices shown are inclusive of the scholarship/grant mentioned
Duration: The scholarship is spread over the 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 + Early Enrolment Grant can be redeemed at any one time in line with the applicable deadlines

Schools Partnership Grant

Middlesex University Dubai partners with main schools across the UAE and globe and as part of the Schools Partner benefits students are entitled to combine their Academic Excellence Scholarship with a Schools Partnership Grant of AED 2,500.

See our Schools Partners below, and if you are attending one of these schools, you will automatically receive the Schools Partnership Grant towards your tuition fees.

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	Sunrise English Private School
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 Community 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

Terms and Conditions
Eligibility: Domestic Applicants for the International Foundation Programme and Undergraduate/Bachelors Programmes applying from one of the partners schools listed
Academic Year: September 2021
Expiry: Applicants must apply, accept their offer and make a deposit payment of AED 3,000 before Sunday 30 May 2021
Fees: Fees are subject to change based on the exchange rate at the time of the transaction if shown in other currencies and prices shown are inclusive of the scholarship/grant mentioned
Duration: This Schools Partnership Grant will be taken off the first years fee and will be a one-time grant
Redemption: The Schools Partnership Grant + Academic Excellence Scholarship + Early Enrolment Grant can be redeemed at any one time in line with the applicable deadlines

GEMS Schools Partnership Grant

Middlesex University Dubai has partnered with the GEMS School Group entitling students in the UAE and across the globe who attend these schools to benefit from combining their Academic Excellence Scholarship with the GEMS Schools Partnership Grant of AED 2,500.

See the GEMS Schools Partners listed below, and 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

Terms and Conditions
Eligibility: Domestic Applicants for the International Foundation Programme and Undergraduate/Bachelors Programmes applying from one of the GEMS partners schools listed
Academic Year: September 2021
Expiry: Applicants must apply, accept their offer and make a deposit payment of AED 3,000 before Sunday 30 May 2021
Fees: Fees are subject to change based on the exchange rate at the time of the transaction if shown in other currencies and prices shown are inclusive of the scholarship/grant mentioned
Duration: This Schools Partnership Grant will be taken off the first years fee and will be a one-time grant
Redemption: The GEMS Schools Partnership Grant + Academic Excellence Scholarship + Early Enrolment Grant can be redeemed at any one time in line with the applicable deadlines

Team Middlesex Sporting Excellence Scholarship

The Team Middlesex Sporting Excellence Scholarship is in place to recognise applicants who are excelling in the sporting world, showing aptitude in sporting and academic performance prior to joining the university.

Terms and Conditions
Eligibility: Domestic and International Applicants for the International Foundation Programme and Undergraduate/Bachelors Programmes who have shown excellence in sporting success and achievement at a national and/or international level within any organised sport. (individual or team)

Award: The Sporting Excellence Scholarship is awarded at the discretion of the Pro Vice-Chancellor and Director of the University
Academic Year: September 2021
Expiry: Applicants must apply, accept their offer and make a deposit payment of AED 3,000 before Sunday 30 May 2021
Fees:Fees are subject to change based on the exchange rate at the time of the transaction if shown in other currencies and prices shown are inclusive of the scholarship/grant mentioned
Duration: The scholarship is spread over the duration of study at Middlesex University Dubai and all scholarships and grants are at the discretion of the University.

APTECH Study Package

Graduate with a quality UK Degree

Are you an APTECH student?

Enter into Year 2 or Year 3 University Top Up Programme in BSc Information Technology or BSc Business Information Systems at Middlesex University Dubai

COST - AED 50,000/ USD 13,615*/ INR 975,482/ PKR 2,100,389

Inclusive of: Tuition, Accommodation (10 months), Visa and Medical Insurance

Tuition Only
Students joining the University Top Up Programme, can redeem the International Study Grant of 20% against the Year 2 and/or Year 3 Tuition Fees.

Terms and Conditions
Eligibility: APTECH Students entering into Year 2 or Year 3 University Top Up Programme in BSc Information Technology or BSc Business Information Systems at Middlesex University Dubai
Academic Year: September 2021

Package Detail: The fees are Inclusive of: Tuition, Accommodation (10 months), Visa and Medical Insurance - Accommodation and Visa Security deposits are not included in listed fee for the package
Expiry: Applicants must apply, accept their offer and make a deposit payment of AED 3,000 before Sunday 30 May 2021
Fees: Fees are subject to change based on the exchange rate at the time of the transaction if shown in other currencies and prices shown are inclusive of the scholarship/grant mentioned
Duration: The scholarship is spread over the duration of study at Middlesex University Dubai and all scholarships and grants are at the discretion of the University.
Redemption: The APTECH Package Grant cannot be combined with any other scholarship or grant

Corporate Study Grant

The University focuses on building corporate relationships within a wide variety of industry and sectors. We provide employees of our Corporate Partners with a Corporate Partnership Study Grant of 20%, which can be redeemed against any of our Postgraduate Programmes.

Please see a full list of partner companies below:

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
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

Terms and Conditions
Eligibility: Domestic Applicants for Postgraduate/Masters Programmes applying from one of our list corporate partner companies
Academic Year: September 2021
Expiry: Applicants must apply, accept their offer and make a deposit payment of AED 3,000 before Sunday 30 May 2021
Fees: Fees are subject to change based on the exchange rate at the time of the transaction if shown in other currencies and prices shown are inclusive of the scholarship/grant mentioned
Duration: The scholarship is spread over the 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 + Early Enrolment Grant can be redeemed at any one time in line with the applicable deadlines

Alumni Grant

Our Alumni are our valued Ambassadors of Middlesex University Dubai and we are happy to see you are looking to further your studies with us. Graduates who have studied an Undergraduate or Postgraduate Programme with Middlesex University Dubai and want to enrol for further studies can receive a 25% Alumni Study Grant towards their total tuition fees.

Terms and Conditions
Eligibility: Domestic Applicants for Postgraduate/Masters Programmes applying and who are Middlesex University Alumni
Academic Year: September 2021
Expiry: Applicants must apply, accept their offer and make a deposit payment of AED 3,000 before Sunday 30 May 2021
Fees:Fees are subject to change based on the exchange rate at the time of the transaction if shown in other currencies and prices shown are inclusive of the scholarship/grant mentioned
Duration: The scholarship is spread over the 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 + Early Enrolment Grant can be redeemed at any one time in line with the applicable deadlines

Teacher Study Grant

Teachers and school staff from schools in the UAE or across the globe who are enrolling on to one of the University’s Education Programmes will receive a Teacher Study Grant of 25% towards their total tuition fees. For all other Postgraduate Programmes, teachers and staff members will receive a 20% Study Grant.

Terms and Conditions
Eligibility: Domestic and International Applicants for Education Postgraduate/Masters Programmes and other Postgraduate programmes who are teaching in schools in the UAE or across the globe (evidence must be shown)
Academic Year: September 2021
Expiry: Applicants must apply, accept their offer and make a deposit payment of AED 3,000 before Sunday 30 May 2021
Fees:Fees are subject to change based on the exchange rate at the time of the transaction if shown in other currencies and prices shown are inclusive of the scholarship/grant mentioned
Duration: The scholarship is spread over the 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 + Early Enrolment Grant can be redeemed at any one time in line with the applicable deadlines

Cambridge Learner

Middlesex University Dubai has partnered with Cambridge International Examinations Middle East and North Africa to offer a scholarship scheme rewarding Cambridge students who have excelled in their IGCSEs, AS and A Levels.

Each year Cambridge awards candidates that have achieved ‘Top in the Country’ and ‘Top in the World’ for a particular subject at IGCSE, Cambridge International A & AS Levels, and also award candidates who have achieved ‘Best Across’ a set number of subjects at each stage.

Scholarship Details

Cambridge World Toppers – 100% Academic Scholarship

A full academic scholarship on any undergraduate programme tuition fee – Max 2 candidates

Criteria: This scholarship is applicable for candidates that have received the following awards from Cambridge International Examinations:

Cambridge International AS & A Levels
Winners of ‘Top in the World’ award for an Academic subject at A Level
Winners of ‘Top in the World’ award for an Academic subject at AS Level

Outstanding Cambridge Learners - 75% Academic Scholarship

A 75% academic scholarship on any undergraduate programme tuition fee – Max 3 candidates

Criteria: This scholarship is applicable for candidates that have received the following awards from Cambridge International Examinations:

Cambridge International AS & A Levels

Winners of ‘Top in Country’ award for a minimum of 1 Cambridge International A Level
Winners of ‘Top in Country’ award for a minimum of 1 Cambridge International AS Level
Winners of Best across award for 4 Cambridge International A Levels
Winners of Best across award for 3 Cambridge International A Levels
Winners of Best across awards for 4 Cambridge International AS Levels

Cambridge IGCSE

‘Best across’ a minimum of 7 or more Cambridge IGCSEs.

High Achievers - Academic Scholarship

Various academic scholarship on any undergraduate programme tuition fee – Unlimited

Criteria: This scholarship is applicable for candidates that have received the following results from Cambridge International Examinations:

Cambridge International A Levels
This scholarship is applicable for candidates that achieve following Grades:

2 A*s’ – AED 90,000
A* & A’ – AED 65,000
A* & B /2A’s – AED 40,000
A*&C/D or A&B/C or 2 B’s - AED 35,000
A & D or B & C – AED 20,000

(All fees are excluding VAT)

Esaad

ESAAD Card Holders (including wife/husband and siblings) can avail the 20% discount. 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.

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