Universities and Colleges in UAE - Courses, Fees, Scholarships, Admission Requirements & Grades

Universities in UAE: Highlights

Admission intakes in UAE universities are in January and February, etc. A few of the courses offered by the Universities and Colleges in UAE are MBA, BBA, BTech, MS, BS, etc. Some of the highlights for UAE Universities are given as follows:

Parameter	Statistics
No. of universities in UAE	26+
Tuition fees of universities in UAE	Max INR 10 L: 13 Max INR 40 L: 26
English exams required	IELTS / TOEFL / PTE / Duolingo
Entrance exams required	GMAT / GRE

Study Visa in UAE

To study in UAE, students require a valid visa. International students coming to UAE can get their higher education sponsored either by the accredited university / college where they are studying or by their parents. UAE Student Visa is given for 1 year and can be renewed for the same amount of time on the fulfillment of certain conditions.

Top Universities in UAE: QS World University Rankings 2025

Some of the UAE universities & colleges that ranked in the QS World University Rankings are listed as follows:

University	QS World University Rankings 2025	QS World University Rankings 2024
United Arab Emirates University	#261	#290
American University of Sharjah	#332	#364
American University of Ras Al Khaimah	#485	#580
Abu Dhabi University	#501	-

Top Universities in UAE: THE World University Rankings 2025

In Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025, a few of the UAE universities & colleges are ranked. These universities with their rankings are given as follows:

University	THE Rankings 2025	THE Rankings 2024
Abu Dhabi University	#191	#251-300
United Arab Emirates University	#251-300	#301-350
American University of Sharjah	#601-800	#601-800

Best Business & Management Universities in UAE

Given below is a list of the top-ranked universities in UAE for Business & Management courses as per QS rankings:

University	QS Business & Management Rankings 2024
Abu Dhabi University	#151-200
United Arab Emirates University	#251-300

Best Engineering Universities in UAE

Some of the UAE Universities that are ranked in the QS Engineering rankings from the list of the universities provided by Shiksha Study Abroad are the United Arab Emirates University and American University of Sharjah.

University	QS Engineering & Technology Rankings 2024
United Arab Emirates University	#233
American University of Sharjah	#365

Top Courses in UAE

UAE is a popular study destination for Business, Engineering, and Vocational courses. The most popular disciplines in UAE are Business and Management and Engineering. Some of the popular course choices in the UAE include Tourism & Hospitality Management; Business & Management; Civil Engineering / Aerospace Engineering, etc.

Courses	UAE Universities Offering Courses
MBA	19
BBA	16
BTech	13
MSc	13
BSc	10
MIM	8

Admission Requirements in UAE

A number of exams are accepted by international students at UAE Universities. This includes standardized exams as well as English language proficiency tests. Check the details given below for the number of Italian universities accepting these exams.

Entrance Exams Accepted by Universities in UAE

A few of the universities in UAE accept GMAT / GRE scores. GMAT scores are accepted by universities like American University in Dubai, SP Jain School of Global Management – Dubai Campus, and Manipal Academy of Higher Education – Dubai Campus.

Exams	No. of Universities
GRE	2
GMAT	3

English Language Requirements by Universities in UAE

One of the requirements for Indian students to study in UAE is the submission of English language proficiency scores such as IELTS / TOEFL / PTE.

English Language Proficiency Tests	No. of Universities
IELTS	26
TOEFL	20
PTE	11
Duolingo	2

Documents required to Study in UAE

In order to study in UAE, international students are required to submit the following documents at the time of admission:

• Academic transcripts
• Valid id proof such as passport
• Resume / CV
• English language proficiency test score
• Statement of Purpose
• Letters of Recommendation (as applicable)

Cost of Studying in UAE

The cost of studying in UAE varies from university to university. Some of the UAE Universities that rank well in the world universities rankings are United Arab Emirates University, Abu Dhabi University, American University of Sharjah, etc. A majority of the UAE universities have the first tuition fee is INR 10 Lakh - INR 30 Lakh.

First-Year Tuition Fee Range	No. of Universities
Max INR 10 L	13
Max INR 20 L	21
Max INR 30 L	25
Max INR 40 L	26
INR 40 L+	2

Cost of Living in UAE

The cost of living in UAE will vary according to the lifestyle and accommodation chosen by students. Accommodation in UAE will cost students around INR 2.3 Lakh. According to Numbeo.com, the monthly cost for a single person is INR 84k (without rent). Apart from accommodation, the cost of living will also have expenses for food, transportation, clothing, recreational activities, etc.  Check the estimated Cost of Living in UAE from here.

Scholarships to Study in UAE

A number of scholarships are offered by UAE Universities to international students. Some of the scholarships offered to international students are:

• SP Jain Center of SPG Management Global MBA program
• Provost’s Academic Scholarship (UG & PG Programs)
• Scholarships for UG Programmes at BITS Pilani, Dubai: Board Toppers Scholarship, BITS Pilani Tuition Fee Scholarship, etc.
• Amity University (Dubai) - 20% Merit Bursary

Part-Time Work Options in UAE

International students studying at UAE Universities can work part-time. A number of UAE Universities offer on-campus job opportunities to international students. Students can find opportunities to work in university departments, admin work, libraries, etc. While studying at UAE Universities, international students can work up to 15 hours per week. Wages for part-time work in Dubai may range from AED 15 - AED 30 per hour. Also Check: Part-Time Work Options in UAE

Top Job Sectors & Economy in UAE

Some of the high in-demand skills in the UAE are Financial Analysis, Nursing, Social Media Marketing, Engineering, Nursing, etc. The top post-study work options in various fields in UAE are:

• Accountant
• Digital Marketing
• Electrical Engineer
• Biomedical Engineer
• Human Resources Management
• Teacher

Also Check: Popular Job Sectors in UAE for International Students 

Average Salary in UAE

According to Glassdoor.com, the average base pay can be around AED 8,000 per month. The range of the salary is AED 8,000 - AED 12,000 per month (Around INR 1.8 L - INR 3 L). According to Payscale.com, the average base salary in Dubai, UAE is AED 99,000 per year (Around INR 23 L). The most popular occupations in Dubai are Operations Manager, Accountant, Project Manager, Business Development Manager, Finance Manager, etc.

Job titles	Average Salary
Accountant	AED 50,718 (Around INR 11.7 L)
Operations Manager	AED 150,002 (Around INR 35 L)
Business Development Manager	AED 141,341 (Around INR 33 L)
Project Manager	AED 214,929 (Around INR 50 L)
Finance Manager	AED 175,478 (Around INR 41 L)