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American University in Dubai International Student Scholarship

The American University in Dubai (AUD) offers International Student Scholarships ranging from 15% to 40% off tuition for high-achieving Bachelor's applicants. AUD delivers a US-accredited curriculum in Dubai's Knowledge Park (Al Sufouh), with strong programmes in business administration, architecture, engineering, visual communication, and interior design. The scholarship is renewable each semester contingent on maintaining a target GPA. For Sri Lankan students considering the UAE as a route to a US-style education without the visa hurdles, AUD with this scholarship is a practical option.

Open for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 intakes — rolling assessment at admission

American University in Dubai

University-funded

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Value

15% – 40% Tuition Discount

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Duration

Renewable Each Semester

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Application

Automatic at Admission

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Who awards it

American University in Dubai — not Lanka Scholar. We are not the awarding body and cannot grant, reserve or guarantee this award.

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How you are considered

Through your admission application. Awards like this are usually assessed automatically from the application you already submit — there is typically no separate scholarship form to fill in.

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What it covers

15% – 40% Tuition Discount (Renewable). This is a reduction in tuition, not a full ride. You still fund the remainder, plus living costs and the balance your visa requires you to show.

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Where we come in

We make the admission application strong enough to be competitive — course choice, documents, references and deadlines. The funder makes the decision.

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Offer for an AUD Bachelor's Programme

Hold an offer for a full-time first-year Bachelor's at the American University in Dubai across any major (Business, Engineering, Architecture, Visual Communication, Interior Design, Media, IT).

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International Student Status

Open to international applicants paying overseas fees. UAE nationals and GCC residents typically access separate UAE-resident scholarship pools.

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Strong Academic Record

Award tiers are based on final school-leaving results. Sri Lankan applicants typically need 2 As at A/L for the 15-20% tier, 2 As and 1 B for the 25-30% tier, and 3 As for the 35-40% tier (exact thresholds revisited each cycle).

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English Proficiency

Meet AUD's English requirement — TOEFL iBT 79+, IELTS 6.0+, or equivalent. Sri Lankan applicants with strong English-medium school records sometimes qualify for a waiver upon AUD review.

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Apply to AUD

Submit your AUD undergraduate application through the online portal or an authorised education agent in Sri Lanka. Required documents: O/L and A/L (or equivalent) transcripts, passport copy, recommendation letter, and English test (if required).

Automatic scholarship consideration

All eligible offer holders are automatically considered. The scholarship tier is calculated from your final school-leaving results and is confirmed in your offer letter or shortly after final transcripts arrive.

Accept and arrange UAE visa

Accept the AUD offer and pay the enrolment deposit by the deadline. AUD typically initiates the UAE student visa process on the student's behalf after deposit. The tuition discount is applied to your fee invoice each semester, contingent on maintaining the required GPA (typically 3.0+ for full discount retention).

Why American University in Dubai?

AUD is a US-style, US-accredited university (by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education) in Dubai's Knowledge Park. Smaller and more boutique than NYU Abu Dhabi or Heriot-Watt Dubai, with strong programmes in business, design, and architecture. The Dubai location gives easy access to family in Colombo (3.5-hour direct flight) and a no-visa-hurdle path for Sri Lankan applicants compared to the US or UK.

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Looking for a scholarship because of the cost?

Then start here instead. Scholarships are competitive, usually partial, and decided by someone else — they are the least reliable way to make studying abroad affordable. Your destination and course choice move the number far more, and both are entirely within your control.

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