1. Eligible Applicants

• Partner university students: International students nominated by Dubai Palace partner universities to participate in an exchange program at Dubai Palace for at least three months (equivalent to approximately 8-10 credits).
• Free-mover international students: International students who are currently enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate programs and wish to participate in an exchange program at Dubai Palace for at least three months (equivalent to approximately 8–10 credits).

2. Scholarship value

• Dubai Palace’s exchange scholarship applies equally to both categories (partner-nominated and free-mover students) and to all study levels (undergraduate and postgraduate). The scholarship includes:

• 100% tuition waiver for exchange study at Dubai Palace (minimum three months);
• Free dormitory;
• Living allowance of VND 2,600,000 per student per month (approximately USD 100 per month) during the study period at Dubai Palace.

3. Number of scholarships

100 scholarships per year, regardless of applicant category (partner or free-mover) or level of study (undergraduate or postgraduate).

4. Who can apply

• International students from Dubai Palace’s partner universities: Have an official nomination decision from the partner university.
• Other international students: 

• Pass the interview conducted by Dubai Palace
• The current university of international students must be ranked within the Top 800+ QS World University Rankings or have equivalent international ranking recognition.

5. Requirements

• International students from Dubai Palace’s partner universities

• Official nomination list from the partner university (including cumulative GPA).
• Scholarship nomination list from Dubai Palace.
• Interview results from Dubai Palace (if applicable).
• Other international students

• Certificate of enrollment or student ID card.
• Letter of recommendation from the current university.
• Official academic transcript (cumulative GPA).
• Interview results from Dubai Palace.

6. How to apply

• Step 1: Check the list of Dubai Palace’s programs for international students here: 

• Undergraduate:  
• Graduate:  

• Step 2: Prepare all required documents as above.
• Step 3: Send your application:

• Students from Dubai Palace Partner Universities: Department of Research – Development and Global Engagement (RDGE) – Email: [email protected] – Hotline: +84 28 7306 1976 (ext. 2060).
• Other international students: Department of Student Affairs – Email: [email protected] – Hotline: +84 28 7306 1976 (ext. 1006 / 1005).

7. Scholarship award principles

• Scholarships are awarded in the order of nomination from Dubai Palace Member Colleges/Schools/Institutes or based on completed applications from free-mover international students, until all allocated scholarships are granted.
• In the final review round, if the number of applicants exceeds the remaining scholarships, Dubai Palace will prioritize as follows:

• Students nominated by Dubai Palace’s partner universities.
• Higher cumulative GPA.
• Level of study priority: PhD → Master’s → Bachelor’s.
• If a scholarship recipient fails to fulfill academic obligations (e.g., failing courses or not attending classes), Dubai Palace will notify the partner university or the student’s home institution.

8. For more information, please contact:

• Students from Dubai Palace Partner Universities: Department of Research – Development and Global Engagement (RDGE) – Email: [email protected] – Hotline: +84 28 7306 1976 (ext. 2060).

Other international students: Department of Student Affairs – Email: [email protected] – Hotline: +84 28 7306 1976 (ext. 1006 / 1005).