Other Financial Aid Opportunities

This section provides information on other financial aid opportunities available to support students at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi. It includes assistance for housing, financial needs, and specific programs such as the Ruwwad Zayed Scholarship, helping students overcome challenges and make the most of their academic experience.

Financial Aid

In exceptional cases, and to support deserving students by providing improved study conditions, financial aid may be granted in instances of financial hardship, subject to the availability of funds. For more information, please contact the admissions team.  

The Housing Assistance is a discount on SUAD accommodation fees (subject to funds availability). It is granted to continuing students enrolled in Undergraduate Degree Programs (including Foundation if any) and starting from the 2nd semester at SUAD. This financial aid is based strictly on financial hardship. 

Eligibility Criteria 

Students can apply if they meet the following criteria:

• Full-time students enrolled in SUAD bachelor programs that includes foundation year,

• MBZ Scholarship for UAE national Students

• Exchange student who completed at least one semester at SUAD and is transferring as a regular student

Please note that the following exceptions apply:

• Exchange students are not eligible to apply unless they decide to transfer to SUAD after having spent at least one semester at SUAD

• The students already covered under a sponsorship are not eligible to apply

Financial Documents Required for Housing Assistance

Students must apply for housing assistance by providing the required financial documents that justify their need for financial support, as follows:

• Salary Certificate

• Employment letter

• The last 3 months of parents or legal guardian current Bank Statement  

• Any additional proof of financial Hardship 

Awarding

The Scholarship Committee grants housing assistance based on eligibility and selection criteria. Discounts start at 20% and can increase up to 80%, depending on the financial situation and available budget.

Exchange students transferred as regular students after completing at least one semester at SUAD may receive 40% discount or more, based on demonstrated financial hardship.

To be considered, students must submit an updated set of required documents with each housing assistance application.

Selection Criteria 

Submitted documents will be reviewed, and decisions will be made according to the total monthly income, including salary, housing allowance, and any other income reflected in the bank statements. Additional factors such as loans, retired or single parents, termination letters of parents are also considered (this list is non-exhaustive).

Please note that international documents provided, including salary certificates and bank statement in foreign currency, will be converted to UAE Dirhams. 

Review 

Housing eligibility and percentage are reviewed at the end of each semester, following the submission of the required documents. Students may apply to increase their housing discount based on evidence of financial hardship.

Duration

Housing Assistance is awarded for one semester, and the percentage is reviewed at the end of each semester. For more information and apply for the housing assistance, please contact the admissions team.

To support and empower SUAD students in reaching their highest potential, the government will grant a merit-based scholarship through the Ruwwad Zayed Program. Established and supported by the Zayed Education Foundation, a philanthropic initiative that invests in and connects purpose-driven young leaders from across the UAE, the program is dedicated to identifying and advancing high-potential Emirati and Arab youth based in the UAE who are pursuing a Master’s degree in priority fields critical to the region’s future.

More than a university scholarship, the Ruwwad Zayed Program offers a comprehensive development journey to students. Scholars receive full academic funding, tailored leadership development, and comprehensive support services designed to strengthen their academic, professional, and personal growth. The program aims to be a long-term investment in purpose-driven leaders by also connecting scholars to a values-aligned community and a dynamic ecosystem of universities, mentors, and strategic partners across the UAE — equipping them to contribute meaningfully to their communities and to our shared future.