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British University in Dubai Postgraduate Scholarship

The British University in Dubai (BUiD) is a research-focused, English-medium postgraduate institution offering British-style Master's and doctoral programmes in engineering, IT, business, education, and the built environment, with academic links to UK universities. BUiD awards merit and research scholarships that reduce tuition for strong postgraduate applicants, and supports doctoral candidates pursuing supervised research. For Sri Lankan graduates, BUiD offers a route to a research-oriented, UK-affiliated postgraduate qualification in Dubai — English-medium, close to home, and within a regional research community — at a lower cost than studying in the UK. Scholarship values and the specifics of any UK academic affiliation vary by programme and intake, so confirm the current award, eligibility, supervision availability (for PhD), accreditation, and deadlines with BUiD admissions before applying.

The British University in Dubai

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Value

Merit / Research Tuition Support

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Level

Master's & Doctoral

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Style

British, Research-Focused (in Dubai)

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International Applicant

Open to international postgraduate applicants, including Sri Lankan graduates with recognised qualifications.

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Academic Merit / Research Quality

Master's awards are merit-assessed on your Bachelor's record; doctoral support depends on the strength of your research proposal and supervisor fit.

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Postgraduate Admission

You must be admitted to a BUiD Master's or PhD. For doctoral study, confirm supervision availability in your field before relying on funding.

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English Proficiency

Teaching and research are in English; typical requirements are around IELTS 6.0–6.5. Sri Lankan English-medium graduates can usually evidence English readily.

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Apply to BUiD

Submit your application with transcripts, certificates, CV, English evidence, and (for PhD) a research proposal for your chosen programme.

Scholarship and supervision review

BUiD assesses your profile for the merit/research scholarship and, for doctoral study, supervisor availability. The award is normally stated in your offer.

Accept your offer

Confirm your place, the scholarship, and any conditions; verify accreditation and UK affiliation details if relevant to your plans.

Apply for the UAE student visa

BUiD typically sponsors the student residence visa; complete the required steps with your offer and proof of funds.

About the British University in Dubai

BUiD is a research-led, English-medium postgraduate university in Dubai with UK academic links, offering merit and research scholarships. For Sri Lankan graduates wanting a research-focused, British-style postgraduate qualification near home, it is a distinctive regional option.