Founded in 2006, CUD is a private institution delivering Canadian-style higher education in Dubai, with around 3,000 students and a diverse academic community. It operates from the City Walk campus and emphasizes a globalized learning environment ↚
Embrace Your Dreams with Canadian University Dubai Scholarships (2025–26)
Details
Canadian University Dubai offers a range of tuition reduction scholarships—up to 50 percent—for full-time undergraduate and master’s students across all disciplines. Scholarships include Academic Excellence, Sports, Financial Hardship, Special Needs, and Special Talent awards. Applications for Fall intake close on July 7, 2025, while Spring intake ends on December 20, 2025 \
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Requirements
Open to all nationalities meeting CUD admission requirements and English proficiency standards. Full-time enrollment of at least four courses (12 credit hours) per semester is mandatory. High school applicants typically need at least 75 percent academic achievement, while returning students must maintain a minimum CGPA of 2.8. Financial Hardship and Special Talent awards require community service of around 15 hours monthly \
Benefits
Scholarships can reduce tuition fees by as much as 50 percent. Academic Excellence awards tier up to 50 percent based on GPA; Sports, Special Needs, Special Talent, and Financial Hardship awards offer up to 40 percent remission. Community service commitments may apply for select scholarships .
Application Tips
Start your application early to gather attestations and official documents. For merit-based awards, aim for strong grades—over 85 percent for Academic Excellence scholarships. Applicants for Special Talent or Financial Hardship scholarships should highlight relevant achievements, provide documentation, and commit to community service. Keep your CGPA above the renewal thresholds to maintain ongoing funding. If eligible for multiple awards, prioritize the scholarship with the highest value—CUD allows combining reductions but limits total discount
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