Scholarships
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Fees & Scholarships
RAKMHSU offers competitive tuition fees and scholarship opportunities to support talented students, rewarding academic merit and supporting families and Emirati students with a range of scholarships and fee concessions for 2026-27. The 11 schemes below cover academic merit, families with more than one child at the University, alumni and non-alumni entering a postgraduate program, Emirati students and external funding providers. For the complete 2026-27 tuition table, optional fees, payment modes and refund policy, see the Fees & Scholarships page.
At a glance
| Scholarship | Who it is for | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Merit – Doctor of Medicine (MD) | Medicine · Undergraduate | 20% tuition concession (Year 1) |
| 2. Merit – Year 2 onwards | MD · B.Pharm · Pharm D · BSN · BSM | 15% – 20% tuition concession |
| 3. Merit – Dental Surgery (BDS) | Dentistry · Undergraduate | 20% or 15% in Year 1; 20% from Year 2 |
| 4. Pharmacy Scholarship – B.Pharm | Pharmacy · Undergraduate | 50% in Semester 1 of Year 1; 15% – 20% from Year 2 |
| 5. Merit – Pharm D | Pharmacy · Undergraduate | 50% in Semester 1 of Year 1; 15% – 20% from Year 2 |
| 6. Nursing – BSN / BSM | Nursing · Undergraduate | No discount in Year 1; 15% – 20% from Year 2 |
| 7. Sibling Scholarship | MD · BDS · B.Pharm · Pharm D · BSN · BSM | 5% – 25% concession |
| 8. Alumni Scholarship | Postgraduate · RAKMHSU alumni | 10% – 25% concession |
| 9. Non-Alumni Scholarship | Postgraduate · MS Medical Physiology, MS Pharmaceutical Sciences, PhD Pharmacy, MS Clinical Education | 10% concession (AY 2026–27 batch only) |
| 10. NAFIS Scholarship | Emirati students · B.Pharm · BSN · BSM | 100% of full fees, subject to NAFIS seat allocation |
| 11. Al Qasimi Foundation Scholarship | External provider | External scholarship |
Every figure above is set out in full, with its eligibility criteria and conditions, in the numbered section it links to.
1. Merit Scholarship – Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program
| Eligibility Criteria | Scholarship Benefit | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Students who achieve 97% or above (or equivalent) in Grade 12 / UAE NGSSE / equivalent examinations and meet the admission requirements. | 20% tuition fee concession | First year only |
2. Merit Scholarship (From Year 2 Onwards)
Applicable to MD, B.Pharm, Pharm D, BSN and BSM Programs.
| Eligibility Criteria | Scholarship Benefit |
|---|---|
| Top three students in each batch with a GPA of 3.8 or above (out of 4.0) and successful completion of all courses without exceptions. | 20% tuition fee concession for the following academic year |
| All other students with a GPA of 3.8 or above (out of 4.0) and successful completion of all courses without exceptions. | 15% tuition fee concession for the following academic year |
Note: Merit scholarships are not applicable to transfer students or repeat students enrolled in only a few courses. The University reserves the right to review and revise this policy periodically.
3. Merit Scholarship – Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) Program (Year 1)
| Eligibility Criteria | Scholarship Benefit | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Students securing above 95% (or equivalent) in the overall aggregate of Grade 12 / UAE NGSSE / equivalent examinations and meeting the admission eligibility requirements. | 20% tuition fee concession | First year only |
| Students securing above 90% (or equivalent) in the overall aggregate of Grade 12 / UAE NGSSE / equivalent examinations and meeting the admission eligibility requirements. | 15% tuition fee concession | First year only |
Merit Scholarship – (BDS) Program (From Year 2 Onwards)
| Eligibility Criteria | Scholarship Benefit | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Students who secure a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.8 or higher on a 4.0 scale in the year-end examinations and complete all registered courses without any exceptions. | 20% tuition fee concession | Following academic year |
Note: Merit scholarships from Year 2 onwards are awarded based on the annual GPA and not on the GPA of an individual semester.
- Students will receive either the Merit Scholarship or the Sibling Discount, whichever provides the higher benefit.
- The Merit Scholarship applies to both new and existing batches.
- Merit Scholarships are calculated only on the actual tuition fee collected for the semester or academic year.
- Final-semester or final-year grades are not considered for Merit Scholarship eligibility.
- Master’s Programs are not eligible for Merit Scholarships.
- Students sponsored by Government or Private Sponsors are not eligible for Merit Scholarships or Sibling Discounts.
- The University reserves the right to review and revise this policy periodically based on institutional requirements and budgetary considerations.
4. Pharmacy Scholarship – Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) Program
| Eligibility Criteria | Scholarship Benefit |
|---|---|
| All students enrolling in the Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) program during their first semester of first year. | 50% scholarship on tuition fees |
Note: No merit scholarship will be offered in Year 1. The 50% tuition fee discount granted for the first semester represents the full concession applicable for the first academic year.
Pharmacy Scholarship – (B.Pharm) Program (From Year 2 Onwards)
| Eligibility Criteria | Scholarship Benefit |
|---|---|
| Top three students in each batch. | 20% scholarship |
| Students with an annual GPA of 3.8 or above. | 15% scholarship |
Note: The Year 2 onwards benefit is the Merit Scholarship set out in section 2 above, and is awarded on the annual GPA rather than the GPA of an individual semester.
5. Merit Scholarship – Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) Program
A 6 years program.
| Eligibility Criteria | Scholarship Benefit |
|---|---|
| All students enrolling in the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) program during their first semester of first year. | 50% scholarship on tuition fees |
Note: No merit scholarship will be offered in Year 1. The 50% tuition fee discount granted for the first semester represents the full concession applicable for the first academic year.
Merit Scholarship – (Pharm D) Program (From Year 2 Onwards)
| Eligibility Criteria | Scholarship Benefit |
|---|---|
| Top three students in each batch. | 20% scholarship |
| Students with an annual GPA of 3.8 or above. | 15% scholarship |
Note: The Year 2 onwards benefit is the Merit Scholarship set out in section 2 above, and is awarded on the annual GPA rather than the GPA of an individual semester.
6. Nursing Scholarship – BSN / BSM Programs
| Year of Study | Eligibility Criteria | Scholarship Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Students of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Bachelor of Science in Midwifery (BSM) programs. | No discount during Year 1 |
| Year 2 onwards | Top three students in each batch. | 20% scholarship |
| Year 2 onwards | Students with an annual GPA of 3.8 or above. | 15% scholarship |
Note: The Year 2 onwards benefit is the Merit Scholarship set out in section 2 above, and is awarded on the annual GPA rather than the GPA of an individual semester.
7. Sibling Scholarship
| S. No. | Programs | Second Sibling | Third Sibling | Fourth Sibling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MD / B.Pharm. / Pharm D / BS Nursing (BSN) / BS Midwifery (BSM) | 15% | 10% | 5% |
| 2 | BDS | 25% | 25% | 25% |
Sibling Discount Policy (AY 2026–27 Onwards)
- Applicable to fresh intake students joining on or after Academic Year 2026–27.
- Sibling discounts apply only to own brothers and sisters studying concurrently at RAKMHSU, whether enrolled in the same or different programs.
- The younger sibling is eligible for the discount while the elder sibling continues to study at the University.
- If siblings join the University in the same academic year, the student enrolled in the higher tuition fee program will be eligible for the sibling discount.
- Both siblings must pay the full tuition fee for the semester and must not be enrolled in any repeating courses.
- Students repeating courses are not eligible for sibling discounts.
- If one sibling is sponsored by a Government or Private Sponsor, the other sibling will not be eligible for a sibling discount.
- If a sibling is already receiving any fee concession from RAKMHSU, no additional sibling discount will be granted.
- Students availing sibling discounts are not eligible for any other scholarships or discounts.
- All tuition fee discounts and concessions are calculated based on the actual tuition fee payable for the academic year.
8. Alumni Scholarship
| Program | Alumni Concession |
|---|---|
| MS Nursing / PG Diploma in Nursing | 10% |
| MS Clinical Pharmacy | 10% |
| MS Medical Physiology | 20% for AY 2026–27 Batch; 10% for Subsequent Batches |
| MS Pharmaceutical Sciences | 20% for AY 2026–27 Batch; 10% for Subsequent Batches |
| Doctor of Pharmacy (Post – Bachelor) — 2 years program | 10% |
| PhD in Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences | 20% for AY 2026–27 Batch; 10% for Subsequent Batches |
| PhD in Nursing | 10% |
| MS Clinical Education | 20% for AY 2026–27 Batch; 10% for Subsequent Batches |
| Master of Dental Surgery | 25% |
9. Non-Alumni Scholarship
| Program | Non-Alumni Concession |
|---|---|
| MS Medical Physiology | 10% for AY 2026–27 Batch Only |
| MS Pharmaceutical Sciences | 10% for AY 2026–27 Batch Only |
| PhD in Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences | 10% for AY 2026–27 Batch Only |
| MS Clinical Education | 10% for AY 2026–27 Batch Only |
10. NAFIS Scholarship
| Eligibility Criteria | Scholarship Benefit |
|---|---|
Eligible Emirati students admitted to the following programs:
|
NAFIS covers 100% of full fees |
Important Note: The number of scholarships available depends on the number of applicants and the seats allocated by the NAFIS Program for each intake and academic program.
For more information, visit: https://nafis.gov.ae/
11. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation Scholarship
| Scholarship Provider | Details |
|---|---|
| Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research | Provides scholarship opportunities to support students and improve access to higher education. |
For eligibility requirements and application procedures, visit: www.alqasimifoundation.com/scholarships
Concessions apply to tuition fees only and are indicative for AY 2026-27 — confirm current eligibility and benefits with the admissions office before applying. Where a student qualifies for more than one concession, only the higher is applied.
FAQ
Scholarships — your questions answered
The merit concessions are assessed on results the University already holds — your Grade 12 / UAE NGSSE aggregate at entry (sections 1 and 3) and your annual GPA in each later year (section 2). The Pharmacy and Pharm D first-semester scholarships apply to every student enrolling in those programs (sections 4 and 5). The sibling, alumni and non-alumni concessions depend on facts the University needs to be told — a sibling studying here at the same time, or a RAKMHSU qualification — so raise those with the admissions office when you apply. NAFIS is administered by the NAFIS program and the Al Qasimi Foundation scholarship is applied for through the Foundation; both are linked in sections 10 and 11. Confirm your eligibility with Admissions before you pay any fee.
It depends on the program. MD — 97% or above in Grade 12 / UAE NGSSE or equivalent gives a 20% tuition concession for the first year (section 1). BDS — above 95% gives 20%, above 90% gives 15%, both for the first year only (section 3). B.Pharm and Pharm D — no mark condition: every student enrolling receives a 50% scholarship on tuition for the first semester of Year 1 (sections 4 and 5). BSN and BSM — there is no discount in Year 1 (section 6). Every one of these also requires that you meet the program’s admission requirements.
On the year’s results, for MD, B.Pharm, Pharm D, BSN and BSM alike (section 2). The top three students in each batch with a GPA of 3.8 or above out of 4.0 receive 20% for the following academic year; every other student with a GPA of 3.8 or above receives 15%. Both require that all registered courses were completed without exceptions. Two conditions catch people out: the award is calculated on the annual GPA and not on any single semester, and final-semester or final-year grades are not counted towards eligibility. BDS follows the same Year 2 route at 20% for a GPA of 3.8 or higher (section 3).
No. Where you qualify for both a merit scholarship and the sibling discount, the University applies whichever gives the higher benefit — not both (section 3). A student availing a sibling discount is not eligible for any other scholarship or discount, and if a sibling is already receiving any fee concession from RAKMHSU no additional sibling discount is granted (section 7).
Four groups, all stated in the notes to sections 2 and 3: transfer students; repeat students enrolled in only a few courses; students of Master’s programs, which are not eligible for merit scholarships at all; and students sponsored by a Government or Private Sponsor, who are eligible for neither a merit scholarship nor a sibling discount. Students repeating courses are also excluded from the sibling discount (section 7).
It applies to your own brothers and sisters studying at RAKMHSU at the same time, in the same program or different ones, and it goes to the younger sibling for as long as the elder one continues to study here (section 7). For MD, B.Pharm, Pharm D, BSN and BSM the second sibling receives 15%, the third 10% and the fourth 5%. For BDS the concession is 25% for the second, third and fourth sibling alike. The policy applies to fresh intake students joining from Academic Year 2026–27 onwards. If two siblings join in the same academic year, the discount goes to the one in the higher tuition fee program. Both siblings must pay the full tuition fee for the semester and neither may be enrolled in repeating courses.
The Alumni Scholarship, at a rate set per program (section 8). Master of Dental Surgery carries 25%. MS Medical Physiology, MS Pharmaceutical Sciences, PhD in Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences and MS Clinical Education carry 20% for the AY 2026–27 batch and 10% for subsequent batches. MS Nursing, the PG Diploma in Nursing, MS Clinical Pharmacy, the two-year Doctor of Pharmacy (Post-Bachelor) and the PhD in Nursing carry 10%.
Yes — a 10% Non-Alumni Scholarship, for the AY 2026–27 batch only, on four programs: MS Medical Physiology, MS Pharmaceutical Sciences, PhD in Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences and MS Clinical Education (section 9).
The NAFIS Scholarship covers 100% of full fees for eligible Emirati students admitted to B.Pharm, BSN or BSM (section 10). It is not unlimited: the number of scholarships available depends on the number of applicants and on the seats the NAFIS program allocates for each intake and program, so apply early and check the current allocation at nafis.gov.ae. Emirati and other students may also apply to the Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research, which funds students independently of the University (section 11).
Tuition only. Every concession on this page is calculated on the actual tuition fee payable or collected for that semester or academic year, so it does not reduce application, admission, seat-reservation or any other fee — those are set out on the fees page. The figures here are indicative for AY 2026–27, and the University reserves the right to review and revise the policy periodically in line with institutional requirements and budgetary considerations. Confirm the current terms with the admissions office before making any payment.
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