Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Dubai has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rophine Field Group of Schools, Kenya, establishing a strategic partnership that will benefit students across all Rophine Field Group of Schools campuses in Kenya.
Under the agreement, Rophine Field Group of Schools will promote MAHE Dubai’s academic programmes and provide structured guidance and support to students interested in pursuing higher education at the Dubai campus. Eligible students will have access to scholarships of up to 50% on annual tuition fees for Foundation programmes and up to 35% for Undergraduate programmes, applicable for the full duration of their studies, subject to academic performance and institutional policies.
The partnership also includes two Top Achiever Scholarships for outstanding A-Level students, offering 50% tuition support in the first year and 30% in subsequent years. In addition, tuition fee concessions will be extended to eligible Rophine Field Group of Schools staff members and their families.
“At MAHE Dubai, we are proud to collaborate with Rophine Field Group of Schools, a forward-looking institution that shares our commitment to helping students thrive not just in higher education, but in their long-term careers. This partnership creates meaningful pathways for Kenyan students to access quality global education in Dubai, one of the world’s most dynamic hubs for academic and professional opportunity. Together, we are building a bridge that connects academic ambition with real-world outcomes across the Middle East and beyond,” said Dr. S. Sudhindra, Pro Vice Chancellor, Manipal Academy of Higher Education – Dubai campus.
As part of the collaboration, MAHE Dubai will conduct complimentary faculty development sessions annually and provide career guidance workshops each year for students in Grades 10, 11 and 12. Students will also receive priority participation in MAHE Dubai-led interschool competitions and academic events. The partnership further includes institutional support for key Rophine school events, including graduations and academic festivals.
Speaking on the collaboration, Dr. Boniface Owiti, Co-Founder & Group CEO – The Rophine Field Group of Schools said, “This MoU creates a clear and supported pathway for our students to pursue their higher education aspirations in Middle East. MAHE Dubai’s commitment to our students, teachers, and wider school community reflects a shared belief that educational excellence is built through collaboration. We look forward to actively promoting these opportunities and seeing our students succeed.”
Additional benefits under the MoU include customised summer workshops, sports-related scholarship opportunities, and the appointment of a dedicated coordination contact to ensure smooth implementation of the partnership.