Study in Dubai
Dubai, a vibrant metropolis in the United Arab Emirates, has emerged as a prominent global education hub.
Universities
46
Typical tuition
₹16.81 L
median of 1,485 courses
Tuition range
₹2.34 L – ₹15.25 Cr
lowest to highest
CurrencyUnited Arab Emirates Dirham
Study cities
8+
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al-Khaimah
Universities in Dubai
Best-ranked first. 46 in total.
What Dubai is known for
Ranked by how many different universities teach it — not by course count, which rewards a single university listing the same programme many times.
Master of Business Administration 11
Bachelor of Science in Computer… 10
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical… 9
Bachelor of Science in Civil… 9
Bachelor of Science in Computer… 7
Bachelor of Architecture 6
Bachelor of Law 6
Master of Public Health 6
Bachelor of Science in… 6
Bachelor of Science in Electrical… 6
Bachelor of Business… 6
Master of Science in Artificial… 5
Courses by level
Where the universities are
City choice moves your living costs more than your tuition does.
Tests you will need for Dubai
Nearly every application asks for an English test; some courses add an admissions test.
IELTS
IELTS
International English Language Testing System
The most widely accepted English test for study, work and migration, recognised by more than 12,000 organisations worldwide. Four sections — Listening, Reading, Writing…
Registration
₹19,000 (India)
Score valid
2 years
Score range
Band 0–9, in half bands
Duration
2 hours 45 minutes
TOEFL
Test of English as a Foreign Language
Registration
₹18,000 (India)
Score valid
2 years
Score range
0–120 total, 0–30 per…
Duration
About 2 hours
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PTE
Pearson Test of English Academic
Registration
₹18,900 (India)
Score valid
2 years
Score range
10–90
Duration
About 2 hours
Planning a Dubai application?
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