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Study in UAE: AUS PhD Assistantship 2026 with Full Tuition & Monthly Stipend.

Programme Overview

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University

American University of Sharjah (AUS), Sharjah, UAE

Degree

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Assistantship duration

Up to 4 years (annual basis, subject to review)

Tuition coverage

Full tuition fee waiver

Monthly stipend

Yes — amount determined at award

Workload

Maximum 20 hours per week

Accommodation discount

50% off residential hall fees (subject to availability)

Open to

All nationalities

Application

Via PhD admission application form


What the PhD Assistantship Covers

AUS PhD Graduate Assistantships include:

  • ✅ Full tuition fee waiver for all PhD degree requirements

  • ✅ Monthly stipend

  • ✅ Mentoring by highly qualified faculty

  • ✅ Participation in ongoing research projects

  • ✅ Access to state-of-the-art facilities

  • ✅ Opportunity to attend and present at international conferences

  • ✅ Teaching experience in preparation for academic careers

  • ✅ 50% discount on residential hall fees annually (subject to room availability, first-come, first-served)


What PhD Assistants Do

A PhD student appointed as a Graduate Assistant:

  • Conducts research under the supervision of a faculty member

  • Serves as a lab or teaching assistant under moderate to minimal faculty supervision

  • May perform some administrative tasks

  • Works a maximum of 20 hours per week

The programme coordinator or faculty supervisor will provide a written statement of duties at the beginning of each appointment.


Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for a PhD Graduate Assistantship at AUS, you must:

  • Be admitted in good standing — meeting or exceeding all university and programme-level requirements for full admission (students on conditional or probationary status are not eligible)

  • Register for and complete a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester of study

  • Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 throughout the PhD programme

Working professionals may be considered for partial assistantships. Contact your department head or programme coordinator for details.

Duration & Renewal

  • Assistantships are awarded on an annual basis for a maximum of 4 years (equivalent to a maximum of 8 semesters)

  • Renewal is subject to an annual review of academic performance and achievements

  • Final decisions on GA appointments are made by the Provost through the Office of Graduate Studies


How to Apply

Step 1 — Apply for PhD admission. Create an account at apply.aus.edu and complete the Application for Graduate Admission.

Step 2 — Request assistantship consideration On the application form, tick the box requesting consideration for assistantship and answer all related questions. This is the only way to be considered — there is no separate application window.

Step 3 — Submit supporting documents Along with your admission application, submit:

  • Relevant academic transcripts (Bachelor's and Master's)

  • Two reference letters

  • All other required admission documents for your PhD programme

Submit everything to the Office of Enrollment Management by the application deadline specified for your programme.

Step 4 — Await notification After receiving your letter of admission, your programme coordinator or department head will notify you via email about the assistantship decision and award details. You must respond within a specified period to confirm your acceptance, after which a contract is issued by the Office of Graduate Studies.


Available PhD Programmes

AUS offers PhD programmes across its colleges. For doctoral degrees specifically, visit: 👉 aus.edu/admissions/doctoral-degrees

For a full list of graduate programmes and departments: 👉 aus.edu/academics/departments-and-programs


Application Deadline

Deadlines vary by PhD programme. Check the Graduate Academic Calendar for your specific intake: 👉 aus.edu/academics/services-and-resources/academic-calendar

Submit your application as early as possible — assistantships are awarded on a competitive basis , and available positions are limited.

 
 
 

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