UAE sets August 11 deadline for university admissions and scholarships

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has announced that students applying to UAE-based higher education institutions for the Fall 2025–2026 intake must accept or reject their admission offers by August 11, 2025 via the Ministry’s electronic portal.

The Ministry stressed that programme acceptance and all related procedures must be completed by this date to ensure seamless processing.

Use UAE Pass for quick access

Students are urged to log in using their UAE Pass and access the ‘Student and Scholarship Registration’ service on the MoHESR website. They are advised to regularly monitor their applications, follow institutional guidelines, and promptly complete any additional requirements.

Faster, simpler application process

MoHESR’s smart services have streamlined the admissions process—reducing document requirements by 86%, cutting application time to just 90 seconds, and enabling registration at 59 higher education institutions across the UAE.