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Study in United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates is a leading education hub in the Middle East, offering internationally recognized universities, modern campuses, and excellent opportunities in engineering, business, medicine, and technology.
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Tuition Fees
Each university and branch campus in the UAE sets its own fees. The government portal u.ae does not publish national tuition figures or ranges for international students, so check each institution's fee schedule.
- Tuition fees (all institutions)
- Not centrally published – set by each institution
Sources: UAE Government portal (u.ae): Higher education
Last checked October 2026. Rules and amounts change, so confirm with the official source.
Living Costs
A student residence visa is sponsored either by a parent who lives in the UAE or by an accredited university. The u.ae student visa page lists the documents needed but gives no fixed proof-of-funds amount, and there is no official national living-cost figure.
- Visa proof of funds
- Not centrally published – no fixed amount set
- Student residence visa sponsor
- A resident parent or the accredited university
Sources: UAE Government portal (u.ae): Residence visa for studying in the UAE
Last checked October 2026. Rules and amounts change, so confirm with the official source.
Student Jobs
Students aged 15 or over who hold a UAE residence visa can take a training placement, or be employed during academic holidays for up to 3 months in a row each time. The employer must get a student training and employment permit from the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE), and training needs a no-objection letter from the institution. MOHRE also issues part-time work permits for people aged 18 or over. There is no student-specific post-study visa. Graduates can apply for the general jobseeker visit visa (60, 90 or 120 days, no sponsor needed) if they meet its rules. You need at least a bachelor's degree and must either be classed in MOHRE skill levels 1 to 3 or have graduated from one of the world's top 500 universities within the last 2 years. A financial guarantee is also required.
- Students 15+: work during academic holidays
- Up to 3 consecutive months each time (MOHRE student permit)
- Part-time work permit
- Available from age 18 (MOHRE permit)
- Weekly hour cap during term
- Not centrally published
- Post-study: jobseeker visit visa (not student-specific)
- 60, 90 or 120 days, single entry
Sources: UAE Government portal (u.ae): Training minors; MOHRE: Training and employment permit for students; MOHRE: Part-time work permit; UAE Government portal (u.ae): Jobseeker visit visa
Last checked October 2026. Rules and amounts change, so confirm with the official source.
Popular Universities in United Arab Emirates
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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