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Study in Dubai (UAE)

Dubai hosts branch campuses of UK, Australian and US universities. You get the same degree, tax-free part-time income and a short flight home.

UK and Australian degrees, four hours from India
  • Free first consultation
  • Fees agreed in writing

30+

Intl. branch campuses

0%

Income tax

10 yrs*

Golden Visa

~3 hrs

Flight from India

Why study here

Why study in Dubai (UAE)?

01

Same global degree

Branch campuses award the same degree as the home campus.

02

Golden Visa

Top-performing students may qualify for a long-term visa.

03

Tax-free career

A booming job market with no personal income tax.

04

Close to home

Short flights and a large Indian community.

Costs & intakes

What it costs and when to start

Tuition / year

AED45,000 – AED100,000

Living costs / year

~AED40,000

Intakes per year

3

Post-study work

Job-seeker & employment visas available

Intake months

SeptemberJanuaryMay

Indicative annual figures. Exact fees depend on the university and course, and rules change often.

Universities & courses

Where to study and what you need

Popular universities

  • University of Birmingham Dubai
  • Heriot-Watt University Dubai
  • Middlesex University Dubai
  • University of Wollongong Dubai
  • Murdoch University Dubai
  • Curtin University Dubai
  • Amity University Dubai
  • Manipal Academy Dubai
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Popular courses

BusinessHospitalityFinanceComputer ScienceMarketingLogisticsArchitecturePsychology

Entry requirements

  • UG: Class 12 marksheets · MS: bachelor's transcripts
  • IELTS 6.0 / PTE 50+
  • Passport & photos
  • Offer letter
  • Sponsorship letter
  • Emirates ID & medical (on arrival)

Visa

The UAE Student Residence Visa, step by step

  1. 1

    Receive offer letter

  2. 2

    Pay deposit

  3. 3

    University sponsors entry permit

  4. 4

    Travel to UAE

  5. 5

    Medical & Emirates ID

  6. 6

    Residence visa stamped

Steps are a general guide. Always confirm current requirements with the official immigration website.

Work rights

Working during and after your studies

While studying

Part-time with university permission

After graduation

Job-seeker & employment visas available

Scholarships

Scholarships to study in Dubai (UAE)

Dubai Campus Merit Scholarship

University · Bachelor's / Master's · Deadline: With application

Up to 50% tuition
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Start your Dubai (UAE) application

Book a free consultation and we'll go through your options together.

  • No obligation
  • Fees agreed in writing
  • Fully confidential