ICP Connect Study Scholarships (VLIR-OUS) in Belgium

The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) is inviting applications for its Master of Science (MSc) in Software Engineering for the Spring 2027 intake.

The programme, offered through the university’s College of Computing and Artificial Intelligence, is particularly relevant to graduates and professionals interested in advanced software development, artificial intelligence (AI), and emerging software engineering technologies.

According to the programme announcement shared by UAEU faculty member Fady Shibataalnajjar, the updated curriculum introduces new courses in AI for Software Engineering and Generative AI for Software Engineering.

Students can explore thesis and non-thesis study options, while admitted candidates may also apply for scholarships, teaching assistant positions, and faculty-funded research projects, subject to eligibility and availability.

Interested applicants should review the official admission requirements and submit their applications through the university’s graduate application portal.

To be considered for the VLIR-OUS Study Scholarship, you must satisfy the following criteria:

• Motivation: Candidates’ motivation and professional goals must reflect their competence in transferring knowledge/skills or setting up extension activities and highlighting themes relevant to sustainable development and pertinent to the study programme.

  • Not only are academic results important, but so are – especially – the potential and commitment of the candidates to become an ‘agent of change’ after completing their studies. 

• VLIRUOS ICP Connect scholarships cover tuition fees, travel, insurance, and living expenses (board and lodging).

• Scholarships are awarded for the full duration of the study programme (12/24/36 months).

To apply for the ICP Connect Study Scholarship, interested candidates should do the following;

• 1

  Check if you are eligible based on all given criteria.

• 2

  Learn more about the selected study programmes. If you’re interested in a specific programme, visit the website of the institution that offers it and follow the provided instructions.

• 3

  Through the institution’s website, apply for both the programme and the scholarship. When submitting your programme application, make sure to indicate if you are also applying for a scholarship. Do not apply for more than one ICP programme per year.

What happens next?

• 4

  Each programme sets its own deadlines. We receive the selection results from the programme organisers.

• 5

  VLIR-UOS contacts selected candidates and those on the waiting list by email as soon as possible after the selection process, and no later than mid-June.

If you have any questions about your application or the selection process, please contact the institution directly.