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EnglishUAE Universities Launch Scholarships and Discounts to Attract High School Graduates Amid Record Admissions in 2025
Higher education institutions across the UAE have ramped up efforts to attract high school graduates for the upcoming academic year, offering generous scholarships, tuition discounts, and simplified early admission processes. These measures follow the recent changes in the university admission system, with experts predicting that 2025 could mark the largest student intake in the history of higher education in the country.
Universities have doubled their marketing campaigns on social media, hosted open days both on-campus and online, and actively participated in educational fairs across the emirates. These efforts aim to inform students and their families about various academic programs and highlight the benefits of enrolling early—such as waived application fees and tailored support for students who do not initially meet English language or subject-specific requirements.
Academic advisors and admissions officials, including Mohammed Al Arusi, Mazen Samaha, and Amani Al Harfi, emphasized the importance of open days in helping students connect with faculty members and explore campus life, thereby enabling more informed decisions about their academic future.
Following the Ministry of Higher Education’s decision to cancel the “EmSAT” test, Grade 12 students who were previously unable to enroll due to test failures can now apply under the new admission criteria. This change is expected to double the number of new university students in 2025, supported by the availability of over 2,000 internationally accredited programs.
University Offers and Initiatives:
• Abu Dhabi University: 100% waiver on application fees and scholarships of up to 50%.
• Al Ain University: Full exemption from application fees and various scholarship options.
• City University Ajman: Early admissions open for Summer and Fall 2025, with up to 50% scholarships and complete application fee waivers.
• American University of Ras Al Khaimah: Scholarships ranging from 20% to 40% for CBSE graduates.
• Middlesex University Dubai: AED 8,000 enrollment grant for September intake, with both on-campus and virtual open days.
• University of Dubai: 100% discount on admission fees announced during its latest open day.
• University of Birmingham Dubai: Invites students to visit its campus and learn more about available programs and financial aid.
Capacity and Demand:
Official data from the Ministry of Higher Education shows an annual demand of approximately 27,000 university applications, with 46,000 available seats. This includes 18,000 spots at federal universities, 26,000 at local and private institutions, and 2,000 international scholarships offered by government and private entities.
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