Study in United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates

The UAE hosts modern campuses in Dubai and Abu Dhabi — strong in business, engineering, hospitality, and branch campuses from UK, US, and Australian universities.

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Language: ArabicCurrency: AEDVisa: Student residence visaUniversities: 17+

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17+ in United Arab Emirates

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Country guide

Before you arrive

Apply for student residence visa via university sponsor
Arrange accommodation in Dubai/Abu Dhabi
Get medical fitness test if required
Prepare attested academic documents

After arrival

Complete Emirates ID process
Enroll at university
Open UAE bank account
Get NOL or local transport card

Cost of living

Rent (shared): AED 2,500–4,500/month
Summer heat requires budgeting for AC
Dining ranges from affordable to premium

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Region

Asia

Latitude

Timezone

GST (UTC+4)

Emergency

999

Longitude

Subregion

Western Asia

Popular institutions

Khalifa University

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Abu Dhabi

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Zayed University

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Abu Dhabi

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Student life tips

Respect local customs and dress codes
English widely used on campus
Campus shuttles common in education cities

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence

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Abu Dhabi

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New York University Abu Dhabi

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Abu Dhabi

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Abu Dhabi University

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Abu Dhabi

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Canadian University Dubai

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Dubai

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Rochester Institute of Technology Dubai

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Dubai

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Middlesex University Dubai

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Dubai

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Why study in United Arab Emirates

Before you arrive
Apply for student residence visa via university sponsor
After arrival
Complete Emirates ID process
Cost of living
Rent (shared): AED 2,500–4,500/month

Visa overview

Student residence visa

Living costs

Rent (shared): AED 2,500–4,500/month
Summer heat requires budgeting for AC
Dining ranges from affordable to premium

Tuition overview

Average tuition from catalog data: ~$18,000 USD per year (varies by program).

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Before you arrive

Apply for student residence visa via university sponsor
Arrange accommodation in Dubai/Abu Dhabi
Get medical fitness test if required
Prepare attested academic documents

After you arrive

Complete Emirates ID process
Enroll at university
Open UAE bank account
Get NOL or local transport card

Frequently asked questions

Visa overview — United Arab Emirates

Student residence visa

Living costs — United Arab Emirates

Rent (shared): AED 2,500–4,500/month

How do I choose a university abroad?

Compare programs, tuition, city costs, and visa requirements. Reloka lets you shortlist universities and build a relocation plan.

What documents do I usually need?

Typical documents include academic transcripts, passport, language test scores, and financial proof — requirements vary by country and program.

Can I plan my budget before applying?

Yes. Use Reloka's budget tools to estimate tuition, housing, and living costs for your destination.

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Essential info to help you plan your move

Before you arrive

Apply for student residence visa via university sponsor

See guide below

After arrival

Complete Emirates ID process

See guide below

Cost of living

Rent (shared): AED 2,500–4,500/month

See guide below

Cities in United Arab Emirates

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Abu Dhabi

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Popular institutions

Why study in United Arab Emirates

Visa overview

Living costs

Tuition overview

Before you arrive

After you arrive

Frequently asked questions

Visa overview — United Arab Emirates

Living costs — United Arab Emirates

How do I choose a university abroad?

What documents do I usually need?

Can I plan my budget before applying?

Know before you go

Cities in United Arab Emirates

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