PhD Jobs in UAE Middle East 2009 2010

Important Information For Prospective Ph.D. Students At The United Arab

Emirates University: PhD Jobs in UAE Middle East 2009 2010

The United Arab Emirates University announces the establishment of a new

Ph.D. program for qualified Emiratis and a number of expatriate students.

The program will begin Fall 2009 and it is anticipated that up to 20

students will be admitted this first year.

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. All Ph. D. students must be full time students.

2. All Ph.D. students will be supported by a scholarship that will include:

a. A monthly tax free stipend of 10,000 AED

b. University provided furnished housing

c. Health insurance for student, spouse and up to three children

d. Textbooks will be provided

e. Annual round trip air tickets to home country for student, spouse and up

to three children(for expatriate students)

3. Tuition will be charged for the Ph.D. program on a credit hour basis and

all admitted students will be eligible to receive sponsorships of tuition.

Students admitted to the Ph.D. program who do not receive external

sponsorships will be eligible for University sponsorship of tuition charges.

4. The expected duration of the Ph.D. program will be 3-4 years post

Bachelor’s degree or 2-3 years post Master’s degree

5. The program will consist of at least one year’s graduate level course

work, passing of a qualifying examination and successful completion of a

dissertation.

6. The exact nature of a Ph.D. students’ program will be prepared by the

host department and approved by the Board of Graduate Research Studies.

7. Fields available for study include all areas currently presented by the

faculties and colleges at UAEU. Discipline field names will be used such as

chemical engineering, physics, history, etc.

II. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1. Minimum GPA Expectation:

a. If post Bachelor degree entry – 3.5 out of 4.0 for final 60 credit hours

b. If post Master’s degree entry – 3.5 out of 4.0 for Masters Course work.

2. Minimum TOEFL score – 575 expected

3. GRE scores will be considered; GMAT scores for Business will be

considered. These scores are not required but will strengthen the

application.

4. Two letters of recommendation are required

5. After receipt of the completed application form and supporting

information as outlined in the next section, an application proposal will be

prepared by host department and will require the approval of the department

chair and college dean. This proposal will include a statement of personal

goals from the candidate and a description of the proposal program of work.

6. The proposal will be considered by the Board of Graduate Research Studies

and a recommendation made to the Provost who will make the final decision as

to acceptance into the program.

7. Each of the following will be considered in reaching a decision whether

or not to approve enrollment and the proposed course of study:

a. Candidates suitability, academic achievements and potential

b. Suitability and research record of supervisor and, if applicable,

co-supervisor(s)

c. Suitability and research record of thesis advisory committee membership

d. Department facilities or their equivalent

e. Proposed coursework, including learning outcome goals

f. Proposed thesis topic or general area of research(exact topic may be

approved later)

g. Eligibility and admission to the Ph.D. program are independent of the

applicant’s tuition sponsorship.

III. APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1. Candidate must complete and submit the online application form that may

be found at www.uaeu.ac.ae/PhD

2. Candidate must have official transcripts of all university work sent

directly from the appropriate universities to Office of Admissions, UAE

University, P.O. Box 17555, United Arab Emirates(use of express mail

suggested).

3. Official score reports of the TOEFL, (GRE and/or GMAT) should be sent to:

Office of Admissions, UAE University, P.O. Box 17555, United Arab Emirates.

4. Two letters of recommendation should be sent to UAE University, P.O. Box

17555, Office of Admissions, United Arab Emirates.

5. Selected candidates may be invited to UAEU for an interview. Some

candidates may be interviewed via a video conferencing system.

6. Applicants are urged to contact the college and/or the department in

which they would like to study and discuss their application.

IV. CONTACTS

Applicants are encouraged to contact the following individuals for further

information about specific areas:

For more information about this PhD Position Jobs in UAE Middle East 2009 2010:

http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/study_here/docs/phd/20090610_phd_important_information

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