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.

How to Apply: This is an exclusive award, offered on an invitation-only basis.

For more information: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/dubai/study/fees-and-funding/scholarships .

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.

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About The University of Birmingham 

The University of Birmingham is a global top 100 university and a member of the elite Russell Group of UK universities.

The University of Birmingham was established by Queen Victoria in 1900 as Great Britain’s first civic university, where students from all religions and backgrounds were accepted on an equal basis. Renowned for its research excellence, the University’s researchers have received 10 Nobel Prizes. From pioneering organ transplants, discovering gravitational waves and furthering understanding of Shakespeare, to developing cures for cancer, advances in robotics and revealing the structure of DNA, the University has been at the forefront of some of the most ground-breaking discoveries of the last 100 years. 

The University of Birmingham Dubai adheres to the same teaching standards and values as the Birmingham campus, bringing the heritage, prestige, and global recognition of the UK campus to Dubai. The University of Birmingham Dubai’s iconic award-winning new campus is embedded with cutting-edge technology, allowing innovative, multidisciplinary teaching and learning to deliver an educational experience like no other in Dubai.  The campus recently won a Special Prize in the prestigious Prix Versailles architecture and design awards.

For further information visit https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/dubai/index.aspx