Al-Qasimia University offers Scholarships for international students interested in pursuing their bachelor’s or master’s degrees in the UAE.

Details of Scholarship

Deadline: June 26, 2026

Level of study:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Master degree 

Location: United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Fields of study:

• Bachelor of Holy Quran  Sciences
• Bachelor of Sharia Islamic Studies
• Bachelor of Arabic Language & Literature
• Bachelor of Islamic History and Civilization
• Bachelor of Mass Communication
• Bachelor of Economics
• Master of Arabic Language and Literature
• Master of Jurisprudence and its foundation
• master of Quranic exegesis and Hadith

Medium of Instruction: Arabic and English

Al Qasimia University Scholarship benefits:

The Scholarship covers the following:

• Monthly stipend
• One round-trip travel cost after completion of  50% of the study
• Accommodation
• In-campus transport
• Visa, residency, and ID issuance and procedures
• Medical insurance
• Hostel in Sharjah for single students
• One-way ticket granted after graduation to the home country.

Scholarship Continuity Conditions

– Must enroll each semester; no dropouts.
– Semester and cumulative GPA must be ≥ 2.00.
– GPA below 2.00 subjects the student to scholarship rules.
– Full-time study required; employment prohibited.
– Students enrolled in the Intensive Arabic Language Program must successfully complete the program in one academic year (maximum) and then be assigned to one of the specialities offered by the university in accordance with the admission requirements in each specialization and the available academic seats. If he is unable to pass the program, the university’s regulations in this regard shall be applied.
– Must follow university rules, ethics, and conduct.
– Travel outside the university/country requires prior approval.

Who can apply?

Admission Requirements for Undergraduate Programs

Applicants must have completed at least 12 years of schooling, including 3 years at the secondary level. The applicant’s secondary certificate must be equivalent to the UAE secondary certificate. If the applicant does not have an equivalency certificate from the Ministry of  Education, conditional admission may be granted. During this period (up to two semesters), the student must complete qualifying courses and will not receive credit toward the degree.

Applicants must not have been previously dismissed from Al Qasimia University or any other institution for disciplinary or academic reasons. The applicant’s high school diploma must have been obtained within the last two years. Applicants must be between 16 and 20 years old at the time of application. All required documents must be submitted before the start of the program.

All applications are considered preliminary until validated and meet the university’s requirements. Meeting the admission criteria does not guarantee acceptance, as selection depends on available resources and the university’s capacity. Students are selected based on available slots within each college, prioritizing the highest academic groups, recent graduates, and younger applicants. Applicants must indicate their college preferences in order of priority. Admission is based on the competencies required by the Ministry of Education for university applicants.

International students (non-Arabic speakers) must take a placement test in Arabic. If necessary, they will enroll in an intensive Arabic language program (one to two semesters) to meet the required level. A minimum grade of “C” is required for enrollment in university programs.

For the Bachelor’s in Jurisprudence and Its Principles, admission depends on the type of secondary certificate and the required grade (see Table 2). Applicants must pass an interview and tests in subjects relevant to the College of Sharia and Islamic Studies.

For the Bachelor’s in Religious Principles, admission depends on the type of secondary certificate and the required grade (see Table 2). Applicants must pass an interview and tests in subjects relevant to the College of Sharia and Islamic Studies.

Master’s Program Admission Requirements

•  Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in a relevant field and submit two academic references.
• A minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 is required. Applicants with a lower GPA may be granted conditional admission with additional requirements.
• Applicants must meet the specific requirements of the relevant department.
• Applicants may be admitted to a program outside their undergraduate major with approval from the department and the Graduate Studies Council.
• Remedial courses may be required, to be completed within two academic semesters.
• Applicants may not enroll in more than one graduate program simultaneously.

Required documents

The following documents are required to apply to Al-Qasimia University:

• High school certificate and transcript (Shahadatnama)
• Original letter from the Ministry of Education (in the student’s country) stating that the student’s school or institution is officially recognized and accredited, and its graduates can be admitted to any governmental university in the student’s country.
• All required certificates must be attested by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country issuing such certificates, as well as the UAE embassy in the country concerned.  In case there was no embassy for the UAE in the country, the certificates are to be attested by one of the Arab embassies operating in this country.
• Legally translating foreign certificates into Arabic or English, and attesting them from the above-mentioned authorities.
  Submission of what states that the Ministry of Education in the country of issuance acknowledges the institute or school awarding the certificate, and that their graduates can join the public Universities in this country.
• Translation of the passport into the Arabic language and attesting the translated copy from both the Ministry of Education of the student’s own country and the UAE Embassy therein.
• Completed application form.
• A copy of the student’s passport valid for at least two years.
• Recent colorful personal photos (3×4) with a white background.
• A certificate of proof of criminal status (valid) approved by the country whose nationality the student holds – if he is a newcomer from outside the country -indicating his good conduct and behaviour, with a legal translation for its content into Arabic and English.
• Birth certificate in Arabic or English (translated and attested).
• Health clearance certificate issued by a public hospital (stating that the applicant is free from any dangerous diseases).

How to apply?

Applicants should prepare the required documents and then apply online before the deadline.

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For further details, please visit the AQU website