International degrees a short flight from home, in one of the fastest-growing business hubs in the world. We represent 56 institutions.
The key facts families ask for first. Figures are typical ranges, not quotes.
The UAE lets you earn a British, Australian, American or Indian university degree without going far from home. Chennai to Dubai is about four hours.
Many campuses are branch campuses. You study the same curriculum and receive the same degree as students at the home university, often with the option to transfer there for a semester or a year.
It suits students and parents who want an international qualification, a familiar culture and food, and strong links to employers across the Gulf.
Short, frequent flights from every major Indian airport.
The same degree as the home campus in the UK, Australia, the USA or India.
A large Indian community, with Indian food and festivals everywhere.
Internships and campus hiring with employers across the region. Income is not taxed.
56 institutions across six emirates. Search by name, or filter by emirate.
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QS numbers are from the QS World University Rankings 2027 and refer to the parent university. Check that your programme is accredited by the UAE authority that covers your campus (the Commission for Academic Accreditation or KHDA in Dubai) and, if you plan to return to India, how the degree is recognised there. We check both with you.
Tuition is the main cost. Housing is the next, and it varies a great deal by emirate.
Each university sets its own requirements. This is what most ask for.
Fees, living costs and visa rules are a guide only and were last checked in October 2026. They change often and differ by university and course. We confirm the current figures for your shortlist before you apply.
Your university sponsors the visa and applies for you, so the process is simpler than in most countries.
Pay the deposit and send the documents the university lists.
The university applies for your entry permit as your sponsor.
Enter on the entry permit before it expires.
Take the medical fitness test and give biometrics for your Emirates ID.
Your student residence visa is issued, usually for one year, and renewed each year.
Students aged 18 and over can take part-time jobs and internships with a permit and a no-objection letter from their university. The rules differ between the mainland and the free zones, so ask your university before you accept any work.
To stay, you need a work visa sponsored by an employer, which is common in the UAE. Outstanding graduates with a high grade average may apply for a long-term Golden Visa. Many graduates also use the degree to move on to a master's in the UK, Australia or Canada.
We represent a medical college with campuses in Dubai and Jeddah. Before you choose, read how a medical degree from the Gulf fits Indian and overseas licensing rules.
Short answers to what students and parents ask us most.
In most cases the degree is awarded by the home university and the certificate is the same. Ask for this in writing, and check the campus accreditation. We help you confirm both.
Yes, with a permit and a no-objection letter from your university. Internships are common, and many degrees include one.
Many branch campuses let you move to the home campus for a semester, a year or the rest of the degree, if you meet the academic and visa requirements of that country.
Dubai has the most campuses and jobs. Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah and Ajman offer lower fees and rent. Your course and budget should decide.
Usually two to four weeks after the university has your complete documents and fees. Apply at least two months before the intake.
Not sure yet? Most students look at two or three countries before they decide. The number beside each is the institutions we represent there.
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