May 5th, 2025: The University of Birmingham Dubai (UoBD) has launched the 125 Scholarship initiative, celebrating 125 years of the institution through supporting high achieving students with an opportunity to study at its campus in Dubai.
As part of the anniversary celebrations, the 125th Anniversary Scholarships will be awarded to high-achieving international students, including those from India, who demonstrate academic excellence and a passion for shaping the future. Students enrolling in September 2025 can apply for the scholarship, which covers up to 50% of course fees across key disciplines, including engineering, health, business, education, law, computer science, and life sciences.
Commenting on the scholarship, Professor Yusra Mouzughi, Provost, University of Birmingham Dubai, said: “We are proud to introduce the ‘125 Scholarship’ as a tribute to 125 years of transformative education and ambitious research at the University of Birmingham. This initiative reflects our commitment to empowering changemakers who will contribute to the UAE’s vision of a knowledge-based economy. By investing in high-achieving, future focused talent, we aim to strengthen the local workforce and drive meaningful impact across key industries. We are very proud of our legacy and civic impact over the course of more than a century. What better way to celebrate 125 years than through enabling and empowering the changemakers of tomorrow in the UAE.”
Situated in the heart of Dubai’s academic city, the UoBD offers the same academic standards, teaching excellence, and learning as its historic UK campus. With an emphasis on career readiness and industry engagement, it has emerged as a compelling choice for Indian students seeking an international degree closer to home.
Value of award: Up to 50% of tuition fees (2025 entry)
No. of Awards: 125
Eligibility: The prestigious scholarship is awarded to outstanding students who exhibit the highest standards of academic excellence. Students for both Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes will be considered, and awardees will be shortlisted based on academic merit.
UoBD additionally offers an immediate scholarship of up to 40% for potential Indian students residing in India. Indian students who have not qualified for the 125 Scholarship initiative will be eligible for this scholarship. This prestigious scholarship is available to all students who receive an offer to study at the University of Birmingham Dubai. Once the student submits their application, and receive an offer from the university, the scholarship value will be determined based on predicted grades or on meeting the offer conditions.
