Murdoch University Dubai offers generous Academic Merit Scholarships for international students to pursue their higher education in 2026.

These scholarships recognize students for their academic excellence and leadership potential across Foundation, Undergraduate, and Postgraduate programs. Scholarships range from 15% to 100% of tuition fees and can be combined with other discounts, such as Early Bird (5%) and Partner School bursaries (5%).

Suppose you are applying for a bachelor’s or master’s program. Murdoch’s scholarships open doors to quality Australian education in Dubai. Applications have three intakes a year to support students conveniently.

Key Details and Dates

• Application Deadline:
  • January 2026:
    • Round 1: Nov 7, 2025 (10% discount)
    • Round 2: Dec 5, 2025 (5% discount)
  • May 2026:
    • Round 1: Mar 6, 2026
    • Round 2: Apr 10, 2026
  • September 2026:
    • Round 1: May 8, 2026
    • Round 2: Aug 7, 2026
• Funding Type: Tuition fee waivers
• Host Institution: Murdoch University Dubai
• Eligible Countries: All
• Eligible Gender: Male/Female
• Target Group: High-achieving students entering Foundation, Undergraduate, or Postgraduate programs
• Field: All available fields
• Study Level: Foundation, Undergraduate, and Postgraduate
• Program Language: English
• Host Country: United Arab Emirates (Dubai)

Scholarship Benefits

The scholarship details are as follows:

• Academic Merit Scholarships covering 15% to 40% of tuition based on academic performance
• Can be combined with:
  • 5% Early Bird Discount
  • 5% Partner School Bursary
• One 100% full-tuition scholarship awarded each trimester to the top student (minimum 85%)

Eligibility Criteria

The following are the admission requirements for 2026:

• The application is open to all nationalities
• Applicants must have a strong academic background (GPA or equivalent)
• For Undergraduate entry from Afghanistan:
  • Foundation: Completion of Afghanistan Baccalauria
  • Diploma: 60% average in Baccalaureate
  • Undergraduate: Contact the admissions office
• For Postgraduate entry:
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline
  • Some programs require 2 years of professional experience
• English Language Proficiency:
  • IELTS: 6.0 overall, no band below 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 60, PTE 50, and Kaplan Test of English (KTE) 444

Required Documents

All applicants must submit the required documents:

• Academic transcripts (original + English translation)
• Exam results in English (if applicable)
• Passport copy
• UAE visa copy (if applicable)
• Additional for postgraduate: CV, Statement of Intent, Work Experience Proof

How to Apply?

• Step 1: Choose your course and review the academic and English requirements.
• Step 2: Prepare and gather documents.
• Step 3: Apply online via the StudyLink Student Portal or through a registered education agent.
• Step 4: Receive Conditional/Unconditional Offer Letter.
• Step 5: Meet all conditions, pay the tuition fee, and accept the offer via email to [email protected].

For support:
+971 4 574 9800
[email protected]

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For further details and information, please visit the official Murdoch University website or refer to the admission page.

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