About Dubai
Dubai is one of the cosmopolitan cities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), its population is over 3,331 million. The city is known for luxury shopping, ultramodern architecture and a lively nightlife scene. There are many fantastic reasons for choosing Dubai as your study destination, below is just the few of them.
Besides being one of the safest cities for students, Dubai boasts itself with good infrastructure, warm and hospitable people, and affordable tuition costs as compared to most world’s best universities. Due to vast development activities in Dubai, the possibilities of job opportunities for graduates are endless.
Dubai has some of the best universities in the gulf region which were also featured in the QS Arab Region University Rankings. Due to the incredibly diverse population, English is the main language for education and business. Since its education system is widely influence by Western education, the Dubai’s graduates are globally recognized.
The tuition fees at our partner university in Dubai ranges between AED36750 and AED48300 for BTech degrees per annum. The post-graduates fees range between AED34650 and AED48300 per annum
Living expenses
Cost of living in Dubai depends a number of factors such as whether a student is staying on campus accommodation or at a private accommodation,
in a single or shared accommodation and the life style of a students. Accommodation in Dubai costs approximately AED12000 and AED27000 per month.
Transport costs in Dubai
A 5km trip with a taxi in Dubai costs around AED10.50 whereas a metro trip (standard fare) costs AED2.50
Dubai is an ever-changing destination with something new every time you visit. There are number of recognized iconic landmarks that will take your breath away. Explore the country here on Visit Dubai
All international students in UAE must have student visas and medical insurance. Below are the supporting documents for students who want to study in Dubai
Once the student reaches Dubai, he needs to undergo a medical test from an authorized medical center. The test generally includes a medical and chest X-ray for HIV, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis B, Leprosy, Syphilis and Tuberculosis.
If any of these test results are positive, then the student will be deported except for Syphilis because it can be treated.
It is advised to start the visa process at least 1-2 months prior to the intake to ensure enough time to complete all administrative formalities. Send an email to info@borderlessrecruitment.co.za to know more about visa procedures.
New golden Visa Scheme
The UAE government has introduced a new visa scheme for talented students and their families where such students are granted a 10 year resident visa under the ‘golden visa scheme for talented students’. These students can look for job and business opportunities in Dubai