University of Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
"A Dubai Chamber-founded university for business and IT"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#851 (QS)
PSW VISA
Job-seeker visa (60-120 days)
About University of Dubai
The University of Dubai (UD) was founded in 1997 by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. It focuses on business, IT, engineering and law, and rose to the 781-790 band in the QS World University Rankings 2027.
Rankings & Recognition
#851
Ranked 851-900 in QS 2026 (781-790 in QS 2027).
Accreditations & Memberships
UAE Ministry of Higher Education / KHDA recognised
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with University of Dubai's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
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Employer Reputation
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Faculty Student Ratio
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Citations per Faculty
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Key Facts
1997
Founded
Dubai Chamber
Founder
781-790
QS 2027
Business, IT
Focus
Dubai
City
Popular Programs
Business Administration
Information Technology
Engineering
Law
Cyber Security
Application Details
Application Route
University online application
Intakes
September, January (some)
IELTS
approx. 6.0-6.5
Alternatives
TOEFL / EmSAT accepted (by uni)
Part-time work
20 hrs/week with MOHRE permit
Standardized Test Requirements
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IELTS Academic
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approx. 6.0-6.5 |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
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I-20 Processing
Student residence visa (uni-sponsored)
Post-Study Work
Job-seeker visa (60-120 days)
Green Card Pathway
Golden Visa (GPA 3.5+, top grads)
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
Merit-based (university)
Career Outcomes
11%
Placement Ratio
Job-seeker visa (60-120 days)
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Teaching Language — English
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
The University of Dubai is located in Academic City on Emirates Road in Dubai.
Campus Details
Academic
City campus
Emirates
Road access
Campus Forecast
Hot summers
Mild winters
Student Life & Housing
Housing
University hostel or private shared housing
Dining
Campus food courts; Indian food widely available
Health & Wellness
Health insurance required for visa
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Sports
Cultural and career events
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
International Students
Countries Represented
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition
Varies by programme (see university)
UAE tuition range
approx. AED 20,000-100,000+ / year
Student visa costs
approx. AED 5,500-8,500 total
Visa maintenance (some)
AED 2,500 one-time
Intakes & Deadlines
Main intake is September (Fall), with a January (Spring) intake for many programmes. Apply 2-3 months early for the visa.
Scholarships at University of Dubai
0 scholarships available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Indian Class 12 (CBSE / ISC / state) with good marks, attested; IELTS approx. 6.0-6.5 or equivalent.
Postgraduate
Recognised bachelor's in a related field (GPA / % by programme); IELTS approx. 6.0-6.5.
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic
approx. 6.0-6.5Required Documents
Passport (6+ months validity)
Class 10 and 12 marksheets (attested)
Bachelor degree + transcripts (PG)
English test (IELTS / TOEFL / EmSAT)
Passport photos
Medical fitness test (in UAE)
Health insurance
Equivalency (MoE) where needed
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Pick a programme at University of Dubai and check entry and English requirements.
2
Apply online
Submit the online application with marksheets, passport and English scores.
3
Offer & deposit
Accept the offer and pay the seat / tuition deposit.
4
Entry permit
The university sponsors your student entry permit.
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Arrive & residence
Do the medical test, Emirates ID and get the 1-year student residence visa.
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Renew yearly
Renew the student visa each year (at least 45 days before expiry).
Campus & Location
The University of Dubai is located in Academic City on Emirates Road in Dubai.
Bachelor's
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University of Dubai
📍 Dubai
Bachelor's
Business Administration
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