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To achieve merit-based scholarship at De Montfort University Dubai, an undergraduate applicant must have high scores in their previous academic qualification. For Indian students, these scholarships are based on the CBSE or equivalent board scores in Grades XI and XII. A 30% scholarship is given to students who have achieved 90%+ scores in their Grade XII under CBSE. For 80-89.9% score category under CBSE, the students will receive a 25% scholarship. For those who received 70-79.9% scores under Grade XII of CBSE, a 20% scholarship is availed. The students also need to keep a constant GPA of 70% in order to receive the scholarship in their subsequent years of pursuing a course at DMU Dubai.

If a student is applying for scholarships at De Montfort University, Dubai, then he/she must follow these points: 

• One must first check the criteria, and edibility of the kind of scholarship he/she is eligible for. These can be merit based, sports, Low-income background, and others.
• The applicant must prepare their scholarship application documents which can be letters of recommendation, personal statement, academic marksheets, and certifications.
• The application for scholarship can be submitted through the DMU Dubai Application portal.
• The application must be submitted within the deadline.
• Few of the DMU Dubai scholarships are reviewed through interviews, or through further assessments.
• Once all these processes are completed, the applicant must wait for the university to declare the scholarship results.

While there might be no requirement for entrance exam at DMU Dubai, but some courses require additional proofs. Most of the programs at DMU Dubai require English language proficiency test, academic qualifications, and criteria related to specific programs. But some programs related to Business, or Law, demand an interview and a portfolio submission. This act in substitute of entrance examination. Regarding the foundation programs, an internal assessment is done, to understand where the student fits best such as Business, or Engineering. For certain postgraduate programs, significant professional experience is considered equivalent to the required degree to become eligible for the program.

Applicants who do not meet the admission criteria of undergraduate programs at De Montfort University Dubai, can go through one-year foundation courses. These courses are part of the International Year Zero (IYZ) category of DMU Dubai's programs. Through this program, a student will develop English skills, knowledge on specific subject, and study skills. These foundation courses are spread across business, computing, social sciences, and art and design areas. After completing this IYZ program, the student can shift to DMU Leicester, to pursue undergraduate courses in the UK. These courses are customized, leading the students gain foundational knowledge about the undergraduate specialisation they are applying for.

The international students of De Montfort University Dubai have work restrictions, based on their visa regulations. It also depends on employer policies as well. As an international student, one will have opportunities to complete internships with renowned companies who collaborate with DMU Dubai. Students can also find part-time employment on-campus, and can also find part-time work outside of campus. But these are depended on visa restrictions. DMU Dubai supports start-up initiatives and freelance work opportunities which can help the students gain work experience. There is a dedicated career team at DMU Dubai where the students can get assistance to find employment, and network with employers.