Curtin Dubai Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Scholarship
Curtin Dubai's Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Scholarship is a merit-based tuition discount of 25% or 50% for high-achieving international students joining undergraduate or postgraduate programmes at Curtin's Dubai campus. The award is automatically assessed at admission based on academic record. Sri Lankan applicants with strong A/L or Bachelor's profiles are competitive, and Dubai's proximity to Sri Lanka (4-hour flight, no time zone difference) makes Curtin Dubai a practical alternative to the main Perth campus.
Curtin University Dubai
University-funded
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Value
25% or 50% Tuition Discount
Duration
Full Programme (Renewable)
Application
Automatic at Admission
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Offer for Curtin Dubai Programme
Hold an offer for an eligible Curtin Dubai undergraduate or postgraduate coursework programme. Curtin Dubai delivers Curtin Australia's curriculum — degrees are awarded by Curtin University, Australia.
Strong Academic Record
Tier is determined by academic profile. Sri Lankan applicants with 3 A grades at A-Level or a first-class Bachelor's typically qualify for the 50% tier; AAB profiles typically receive the 25% tier.
International Citizenship
Open to international students. UAE national rates and Emirati-specific scholarships are separate.
English Proficiency
Meet Curtin's standard English requirement — IELTS 6.5+ overall (no band below 6.0) for postgraduate; 6.0+ for undergraduate. Most Sri Lankan English-medium applicants qualify automatically.
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Apply to Curtin Dubai
Submit your Curtin Dubai application via the online portal — there is no separate scholarship form. The standard admission application form is used.
Automatic Scholarship Assessment
All applicants are automatically assessed for the Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Scholarship based on academic record. The scholarship outcome is communicated alongside the offer letter.
Accept and Enrol
Accept your Curtin Dubai offer, pay the tuition deposit, and apply for your UAE student visa. The discount is applied to your tuition invoice each semester.
Maintain Course Weighted Average
Renewal each semester requires maintaining a Course Weighted Average of 65+ (50% tier) or 60+ (25% tier). Failure to maintain reduces or lapses the award.
Why Curtin Dubai?
Curtin University is Western Australia's largest university and consistently ranked in the world's top 200. The Dubai campus delivers identical curriculum to the Perth campus, with degrees awarded by Curtin University, Australia. Strong programmes in business, accounting, mass communication, IT, and engineering. Dubai's strategic location and large South Asian community make it a popular choice for Sri Lankan students.
#174
QS World Ranking 2026 (Curtin)
Australia
Degree Awarded
1,800+
Students at Dubai Campus
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