United Arab Emirates

Key facts

Country manager

Andy Howman is the Head of the International Office and has visited the Emirates many times. He keeps in touch with applicants throughout the year and can assist you with any enquiries you may have.

International Student Advice Service

Our international student advice team support all our international students during their studies. They have drop-in sessions or appointments on campus and have a number of useful services available:

• pre-arrival advice and support
• cultural and social orientation
• advice and checking service for visa applications and extensions
• general advice on invalid visas, refusals and appeals
• welfare and support issues

Societies

During your studies it is important to feel involved with university life. You will find a range of societies here where you can meet people and participate in events and social occasions.

Careers

It is important to consider your career options when deciding where to study. We offer support and careers guidance to home and international students as well as assistance in finding part-time work:

• University of Bath Careers Service
• Students’ Union JobLink
• International Student Advice Service – offers advice on working in the UK after your studies.

Entry requirements

These requirements will vary from subject to subject. You also need to look at course entry requirements in our undergraduate and postgraduate prospectuses.

Foundation programmes

Tawjihiyya

The Tawjihiyya is not a sufficient qualification for direct entry onto one of our undergraduate degree programmes. If you have been through the UAE school system you will need to undertake a bridging qualification in order to progress on to undergraduate studies. We recommend our one year International Foundation Year, which is ideal preparation for entering our undergraduate programmes.

Undergraduate degrees

A Level or International Baccalaureate (IB)

We welcome applications from students taking A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB) and certain other internationally recognised qualifications for direct entry into undergraduate courses. We regularly receive UCAS applications from candidates attending international schools in the Gulf and whenever possible we try to visit these schools to meet with students who may be looking to study in the UK. Details of entry requirements can be found in our undergraduate prospectus.

Postgraduate taught degrees

Bachelors degree from a recognised university in the UAE

Holders of an undergraduate degree from a recognised university in the UAE are welcome to apply for one of our masters degrees. We are not ordinarily able to consider applications for our taught postgraduate courses from students whose highest qualification is an Associate Degree or Undergraduate Diploma.  Entry requirements for masters degree candidates will vary so please check the postgraduate prospectus.

Postgraduate research degrees

Masters level qualification

If you are seeking admission to one of our research degrees (MPhil/PhD) then a masters level qualification will generally be requireds. Evidence of some research experience (for example through a masters degree that included a thesis component or work as a research assistant) is often expected. In addition to the standard application papers, a research proposal is essential, outlining how you intend to go about your research.

Scholarships and funding

Prospective international students are eligible for a number of scholarships. Most of these are for postgraduate taught students. Departments may also offer specific scholarships for their students. Find out more about Scholarships and Bursaries.

These are some of the scholarship and funding options available to students from your country:

International Scholarship Scheme

We have 75 scholarships available worth £3,000 each, for international students who are planning to take a postgradaute taught degree at Bath.

You must have already accepted an offer to study on one of our Masters programmes to be eligible to apply. The award is offered as a discount in tuition fees and is valid for one year only.

More details of the International Scholarship Scheme.

Sponsorship

A number of external funding bodies exist to support masters level study in the UK. Any applicant seeking support is strongly advised to explore potential sources of financial aid available in their own country.

There are international agencies, government departments, charitable organisations and private companies that may be able to provide financial aid for certain programmes of study, and are all worth exploring.

You can also approach the British Council in your country to find out if they have any funding available.

Research Degree Scholarships

For MPhil/PhD students we provide both full and partial research degree scholarships and these are awarded on a competitive basis. Some are designated for certain research topics and others are offered on a university-wide basis. You may indicate that you wish to be considered for a scholarship on the research degree programme application form.

Next steps

Choose a programme of study

• Undergraduate programmes

• Postgraduate programmes

Applying

Applications for all of our programmes of study can be made online.

Complete an application for the Bath Foundation Year.

You should apply through UCAS for all of our undergraduate programmes.

Postgraduates should apply directly to the University.

Already applied

If you have already applied for a programme of study then you can check on your progress using Application Tracker.

Accommodation

Find out about undergraduate accommodation and postgraduate accommodation options.