Study Abroad - Dubai

Dubai is a cosmopolitan and international city home to one of the world's highest percentage of immigrants. Dubai is the midpoint to some of the world's most amazing destinations. The "Pearl of the Arabian Gulf", concentrated mainly on its exquisite creek, in 1600km (1000 miles) of coastline, ranks as the UAE's most important port and commercial centre therefore offering jobs to the right candidate. The Gold Souk, dazzling deserts and breathtaking skyscrapers, Knowledge Village, Dubai Internet City, Medical Centres in Dubai, Emirates Flight Training Academy, etc. And the one avenue that is fast emerging as Dubai's most important specialty is its prominence as an education hub. The great Dubai Shopping Festival and the malls attract world class shopping leading to other job opportunities.

Why Study in Dubai

 Dubai is one of the most sought after destinations for higher education in the Middle East which is truly cosmopolitan to stay & study and fastest growing economy in the world. Learning is comparatively cheaper because of the education policies of Dubai. The area of infrastructure, trade and commerce, the possibilities of finding on the job training, part times and full time employment are ample due to vast development activities. The UAE is hospitable, Secure and caring. Entertainment is endless here. It is also called the city of events and all the world's best musicians, theatres and performers come here for entertainment. The cosmopolitan culture itself is a great bonus for a learner to know the social etiquette that is necessary in today's world. There is scope for tax-free earnings from an employment opportunity after graduation or post graduation with low cost of studying when compared to other developed countries like USA, UK and Australia.

Currency:    United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED).

Educational Features

For students aiming to study in Dubai, there is a wide range of course options to choose from. Civil engineering and MBA are among the most popular programs among the international students studying abroad in Dubai. A Master's Degree is awarded after one year's further study beyond the Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering and Environmental Sciences and a Postgraduate Diploma is offered by the College of Education of the University.

UG study :

The candidate must have a minimum of 12 years of schooling. Some universities like the Al Ghurair University, University of Wollongong in Dubai and Middlesex University Dubai require a minimum percentage of 50% to 60% if you are coming from CBSE or ISC board. Students must take English proficiency tests such as IELTS or TOEFL, and candidature is considered for scrutiny upon obtaining a cut-off score

PG study:

Almost all universities and colleges accept students with a diverse range of qualifications and backgrounds. It is imperative that a student holds an undergraduate degree that is recognised in the home country as well as Dubai. Foreign universities branched in Dubai necessitate qualifications similar to those that are present in their country. For example, Murdoch University Dubai asks for qualifications that meets the same academic standards as an Australian three year bachelor degree. However, it does not mean it has to be an Australian degree. For wanting admission into programs other an MBA, a bachelor's degree along with a valid TOEFL or IELTS score is a must. If a student wishes to seek admission into an MBA program in Dubai, he/she should have admissible work experience of 2-4 years depending upon the program and the university to which they have applied.

Student Visa for Dubai

Process & Cost of Study in Dubai if you are not a United Arab Emirates (UAE) national or don't belong to any of the other 5 GCC countries (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE are part of the Gulf Cooperation Council, GCC.)

You can apply for a student visa (Entry Permit and Student Residence Visa) only after you accept the admission offer letter for your program from your desired university and have paid the fees. Even though the visa processing fee is set by the UAE Government Services Office (GSO), every university/ institute's service charge varies. Hence the student visa for studying in Dubai has varying costs. Some Dubai colleges include a health/ medical insurance coverage cost as well; in other cases you have to arrange for it separately.

Costs involved : Visa processing fee. Refundable Visa deposit/ returned to you by university after completing studies) Medical insurance: Some institutions require all admission procedures and fees to be paid before visa can be issued. Visa issuance procedure usually takes 10 to 30 days.

Before applying for visa, ensure that you are clear on your 'purpose of visit'. Complete your visa application form and affix your photograph. Ensure photos are as per mandated specifications. Attach all supporting documents required as per checklist. Make sure your application is complete. Incomplete applications are not accepted. Submit your application at the Dubai Visa Application Center along with the applicable fees in cash. Once the visa is approved the PNR will be updated and visa copy can be collected from the application center. The consultant will guide you step by step in the process

List of Universities & Colleges  

• Aga Khan University Dubai
• Al Ghurair University
• American University Dubai
• American University of the Emirates
• Belford University Dubai
• Biotechnology University College Dubai
• Boston University Dental School Dubai
• British University in Dubai
• Canadian University of Dubai
• Cass Business School Dubai
• Centennial University of Dubai
• Coventry University Dubai
• Duke University Dubai
• European University College Brussels Dubai
• Exeter University Dubai
• French Fashion University Dubai
• Fuqua School of Business Dubai
• Griggs University Dubai
• Hamdan eTQM University
• Harvard Medical School Dubai
• Heriot Watt University Dubai
• Hult Dubai
• Islamic Azad University
• London Business School Dubai
• Manchester Business School Dubai
• Manipal University Dubai
• Michigan State University Dubai
• Middlesex University Dubai
• Murdoch University Dubai
• Nottingham University Dubai
• PIM International Center Dubai
• Technology Dubai
• Russian University Dubai
• St Joseph University Dubai
• Stafford University Dubai
• Strathclyde Dubai
• SZABIST Dubai
• UAE University Knowledge Village
• University of Atlanta Dubai (Online Only)
• University of Bradford Dubai
• University of Dubai
• University of Jazeera
• University of Maryland Dubai
• University of New Brunswick Dubai
• University of Phoenix Dubai
• University of Sunderland PGCE
• University of Waterloo Dubai
• University of Wollongong Dubai
• VIT University Dubai
• Webpreneur University
• Zayed International College
• Zayed University Academic City
• Zayed University Knowledge Village