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.
Postgraduate intakes reviewed each cycle — confirm current scholarship and supervision availability with BUiD
The British University in Dubai
University-funded
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Value
Merit / Research Tuition Support
Level
Master's & Doctoral
Style
British, Research-Focused (in Dubai)
info How this award actually works
Who awards it
The British University in Dubai — not Lanka Scholar. We are not the awarding body and cannot grant, reserve or guarantee this award.
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.
What it covers
Merit and research scholarships on British-style Master's and doctoral programmes in Dubai. 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.
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.
fact_check Eligibility Criteria
International Applicant
Open to international postgraduate applicants, including Sri Lankan graduates with recognised qualifications.
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.
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.
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.
account_tree Application Process
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.
Research
Postgraduate Focus
UK-Linked
Academic Affiliation
Dubai
English-Medium Campus
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