The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at United Arab Emirates University offers this PhD studentship for research based in Al Ain. Candidates may work in turbomachinery, desalination, renewable energy, hydrogen, or computational fluid dynamics.
The position may be attached to a project funded by the university research office, while graduate-study support is competitive and depends on available funding. Shortlisted candidates are contacted before accepted candidates complete UAEU’s formal PhD admission process.
Benefits & funding
- An accepted PhD candidate may receive a monthly stipend, a full tuition-fee waiver, and health insurance.
- Support may continue for four years.
- Funding is not guaranteed; UAEU states that scholarships and assistantships depend on budget availability.
Eligibility
- Hold an MSc with a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 and a BSc with a minimum GPA of 2.5 out of 4.0.
- Have an IELTS Academic score of at least 6.5 or an accepted equivalent, subject to UAEU’s published exceptions.
- Be able to conduct innovative research and demonstrate writing skills.
- No nationality or residency restriction is stated; UAEU’s PhD admissions requirements include documentation routes for international applicants.
- CAD ability, relevant experimental or numerical experience, a strong publication record, GRE above 290, and BSc and MSc GPAs above 3.5 are preferences rather than minimum gates.
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Application process
- 1Prepare a one-page CV listing contact details, IELTS score, BSc and MSc GPAs on a 4.0 scale, patents, journal publications with Scopus Q1 work highlighted, MSc thesis title, research interest, conference presentations, GRE score, and the names and rankings of both universities.
- 2Email the CV to Dr. Mahmoud Elgendi at mahgendi@uaeu.ac.ae with the subject Ph.D. Studentship.
- 3Wait for the department to contact shortlisted applicants.
- 4If accepted, complete the UAEU online PhD admission application and submit the university’s required admission documents.
Program timeline
No fixed application deadline
Email submissions are considered while the studentship remains available.
After initial review
Only shortlisted applicants are contacted.
After acceptance
The candidate completes the formal UAEU PhD admission application.