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STUDY IN MIDDLE EAST
Undergraduate & postgraduate study
Undergraduate & postgraduate study
Study in United Arab Emirates
International campuses and a regional business hub, with programmes linked to a fast-moving economy.
Undergraduate tuition
AED 47,000–AED 135,000
Selected international programmes / academic year · AED
Selected-programme planning range
2026/27 entry
Postgraduate tuition
AED 75,000–AED 175,000
Selected taught master’s / complete programme · AED
Selected-programme planning range
2026/27 entry
Living budget / month
AED 6,860
Reference budget · see conditions below
Why students choose UAE
Business, logistics, computing and engineering can be explored close to regional employers.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah let you compare very different campus settings without changing country.
Explore strengths in
Business
Technology
Engineering
Hospitality
Universities & courses
Undergraduate courses
- Business administration
- Computer science
- Mechanical engineering
- Architecture
- Hospitality management
- Finance
Postgraduate courses
- Business analytics
- Engineering management
- Finance
- Urban planning
- Education
- International business
Universities & institutions
QS World University Rankings 2027 · Overall
Khalifa University
QS 2027 · 147 overallAmerican University of Sharjah
QS 2027 · =258 overallUnited Arab Emirates University
QS 2027 · 217 overallIntakes & start dates
When can you start?
September is common, with January entry at some universities and branch campuses. Some courses offer a summer or additional start. Check the campus-specific calendar.
Start dates vary by programme.
Tuition & living costs
Selected-programme planning range
2026/27 entry
Selected-programme planning range
2026/27 entry
What these tuition figures coverPlanning ranges based on selected current 2026/27 fee schedules, not a statistical national average. UG fees are annual; PG fees cover the complete taught master’s programme. Costs vary by provider, credit load and duration. Clinical, executive and premium courses can cost more. Scholarships, compulsory student fees, visa costs and living expenses are separate; tax treatment varies by provider.
Dubai single-room reference budget: about AED 6,860 monthly, covering the stated housing, groceries, recreation, mobile and taxi allowance. This is a city/provider planning budget, with no survey year stated; it is not a UAE national average and excludes visa costs.
Part-time work & careers
Employer permit required
A residence visa does not by itself grant a general student work allowance. Employers can apply for the appropriate MOHRE student training/work permit; applicants and employers must meet its conditions. Free-zone arrangements may differ. Do not assume a universal 20-hour rule.
After your degree
Graduation does not automatically produce an open work permit. Eligible graduates may qualify for a jobseeker visit visa of 60, 90 or 120 days, but actual employment needs the correct work authorisation and residence arrangements.
Career fields to investigate
Notable student cities
Dubai
Branch campuses and international businesses, with wide differences in housing and commuting costs.
Abu Dhabi
Research institutions and links to energy, government and engineering.
Sharjah
A university-city setting and proximity to the wider Dubai employment market.