Online reports have circulated widely claiming that the United Arab Emirates has removed UK universities from its official scholarship list over concerns linked to campus extremism.

According to the claims, Emirati students would no longer receive government funding to study in the UK, with officials said to be reviewing security standards and student activity on overseas campuses. The reports quickly triggered alarm across the higher education sector, with commentators warning of potential reputational and financial damage for British universities.

However, at the time of writing, no public confirmation has been issued by the UAE government or by UK authorities to support the reports. Education and diplomatic sources say they are seeking clarification, stressing that international academic partnerships remain an important part of UK–UAE relations.

The story has nonetheless intensified debate around campus safety, freedom of expression and international trust in Britain’s education system.