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Global Studies University (GSU)
GSU Graduate Scholarship — PhD in Global Studies
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A five-year, full-time, on-campus Ph.D. in Global Studies. Competitive scholarship assistance may be available, but admission does not guarantee funding and scholarship selection is separate.
Do I qualify 4 requirements for everyone + route options
Do I qualify
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Everyone needs
- degree relevant field within the humanities, social sciences, or arts
- institution accredited institution
- degree minimum CGPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent
- institution awarding university recognized by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and Global Stu…
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- degree bachelor's degree
- degree master's degree
- degree bachelor's degree program duration at least three years
- language IELTS 6.5
- language TOEFL iBT 91
Preferences and flexible criteria (2)
- language native English speaker with an English-medium degree may be considered for an English-language waiver
- language graduate of an English-medium program who documents that an accepted IELTS or TOEFL threshold was required at…
- Level of study
- PhD
- Fields of study
- Arts and humanities, Social sciences
What's covered Fully funded
- Funding type
- Fully funded
- Funding details
- GSU lists full tuition coverage, UAE visa and health insurance, airfare for international students, accommodation support, a monthly stipend and research funds; competitive and conditional on good academic standing.
- Duration
- 4+ years
- Host country
- United Arab Emirates
- Host institution
- Global Studies University (GSU)
What I need IELTS/TOEFL required · Fee waiver available
- Application fee
- Fee waiver available
- English requirement
- IELTS/TOEFL required
- In-person requirements
- Required in-person study/placement/event
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Apply On gsu.ac.ae
How to apply
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- Email Admissions for degree-admission inquiries. Optional
- Deadline
- 30 November 2026
- Application cycle
- 2026 application cycle
- Notes
- Shortlisted PhD applicants are interviewed online through Zoom.
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