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Admission · Financial support
American University in the Emirates is proud to offer the following scholarships, grants and financial aid options to students newly enrolled for academic year 2026–27.
At a glance
Undergraduate grants
10% to 40%
Graduate grants
15% to 30%
New program grants
Up to 50%
Financial aid
Apply through the student portal
Undergraduate
For undergraduate (bachelor’s) students.
Funding type
Who is eligible
Amount
Min. CGPA
Combinability
ADNOC – Mazaya
Current employee or family member
20%
2.6+
ADNOC employees and family members must hold one of: ADNOC ID, Access of ADNOC Offer application, ADNOC Pioneer ID, ADNOC Offers car & family members, ADNOC strategic partner, Fertil, Borouge
GDRFA (General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs, Dubai)
Current or retired employee, or parents or spouse who are current or retired employees
30%
2.6+
None
Al Saada Card
Current employees of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (Dubai)
30%
3.0+
None
Dubai Police
Current or retired employee, or a mother, father, husband or wife who is a current or retired employee
20%
2.6+
None
Dubai Civil Defense
Current employee
20%
2.6+
None
Esaad Card
Valid Esaad card in the student’s name, or an eligible family member listed on the back of a valid Esaad card
20%
3.0+
None
Fazaa Card
Valid Fazaa card in the student’s name
20%
3.0+
None
Government Employee
Current UAE government employee
15%
3.0+
Can be combined with one of: Family Grant, Financial Aid, Excellence Merit, New Programs
Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services
Current employee of Dubai Ambulance
20%
3.0+
None
DEWA Grant (Dubai Electricity and Water Authority)
Current employee
15%
3.0+
None
Athletic Scholarship
Registered athletes on an AUE team, nominated by the Athletic Officer
1st team: 30%
Sub: 25%
2.6+
None
Family Grant
Two or more immediate family members (siblings, parents, spouse, children) registered in courses at the same time
10% per family member
3.0+
Can be combined with one of: Excellence Merit, Government (15%), Financial Aid
Excellence Merit
Awarded to new undergraduate students based on their high school average.
Award
High school average
Maintain CGPA
Places
Combinability
40%
97–100%
3.6
10 students only
Can be combined with New Program (up to 50% maximum)
30%
94–96.9%
3.5
10 students only
Can be combined with New Program (up to 50% maximum)
15%
90–93.9%
3.0
Unlimited
Can be combined with one of: Excellence Merit, Government (15%), New Program, Financial Aid
10%
85–89.9%
3.0
Unlimited
Can be combined with one of: Excellence Merit, Government (15%), New Program, Financial Aid
Financial aid
For undergraduate students facing extreme financial hardship. Apply through the student portal. The amount is decided case by case, and financial aid can be combined with one of: Family Grant, Excellence Merit or Government (15%).
Financial aid applications are reviewed by the University’s Financial Aid Committee, based on its evaluation of each application and the supporting documents. Students are notified of the outcome through the Student Life Office and the Community Engagement Department.
Graduate
For graduate (master’s) students.
Funding type
Who is eligible
Amount
Min. CGPA
Notes
ADNOC
Current employee or family member, all programs
20%
3.0+
ADNOC employees and family members must hold one of: ADNOC ID, Access of ADNOC offer application, ADNOC Pioneer ID, ADNOC offers car & family members, ADNOC strategic partner, Fertil, Borouge
AUE Alumni Scholarship
Graduates of an AUE undergraduate (bachelor’s) program
30%
3.25+
—
DEWA Grant (Dubai Electricity and Water Authority)
Current employees
15%
3.25+
—
Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services
Current employees
20%
3.25+
—
Dubai Police Grant
Current or retired employees, or a parent or spouse who is a current or retired employee
20%
3.0+
Proof of family relation*
Esaad Card Grant
Valid Esaad card in the student’s name, or an eligible family member listed on the back of a valid Esaad card
20%
3.25+
Proof of family relation*
Dubai Civil Defense
Current employee
20%
3.0+
None
Government Employee Grant
Current UAE government employee
20%
3.25+
—
GDRFA Dubai Grant (General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs, Dubai)
Current or retired employees, or a mother, father, husband or wife who is a current or retired employee
20%
3.2+
Proof of family relation*
*Proof of family relation is required.
New programs
Grants for students joining AUE’s newest programs.
Program
Type
Amount
Min. CGPA
Combinability
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
New program
25%
3.0+
Can be combined with one of: Family Grant, Excellence Merit, Government (15%)
Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy
New program
25%
3.0+
Can be combined with one of: Family Grant, Excellence Merit, Government (15%)
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Engineering
New program
30%
3.0+
Can be combined with one of: Family Grant, Excellence Merit, Government (15%)
Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics Engineering
New program
30%
3.0+
Can be combined with one of: Family Grant, Excellence Merit, Government (15%)
Master of Science in Business Intelligence
New program
40%
3.25+
None
Master of Education
New program
40%
3.25+
None
Post Graduate Diploma in Education
New program
40%
3.25+
None
Master of Science in AI and Data Science
New program
40%
3.25+
None
Master of Strategic Communication and Public Relations
New program
30% for AUE students
25% for other students
3.25+
None
Master of Architecture
New program
25%
3.25+
None
Master in Sports Law
CLAW program
Fall–Spring: 40%
Summer: 20%
3.25+
None
Master in Knowledge Management
CCIT program
50%
3.25+
None
Doctoral
Grants for doctoral programs, for AUE alumni and for students joining from other universities.
Program
Amount
Min. CGPA
Combinable
Doctorate in Business Administration
30%
3.25
None
PhD in Security and Global Studies
25%
3.25
None
PhD in Law
30%
3.25
None
Program
Amount
Min. CGPA
Additional (by master’s CGPA)
Doctorate in Business Administration
20%
3.25
3.00–3.25: 5%
3.26–4.00: 10%
PhD in Security and Global Studies
10%
3.25
3.00–3.25: 5%
3.26–4.00: 10%
PhD in Law
25%
3.25
None
Talk to Admissions about eligibility and the documents you need.
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