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✅~88% Employment · India's most prestigious private university in UAE
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Location
Dubai International Academic City
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Int'l Students
~75% Indian students
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Accommodation
On-campus hostels available
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Nearby
Academic City · Dubai Frame
India's top engineering university in Dubai · Ideal for Indian students · Dual benefit: BITS brand + UAE exposure
Admission Requirements
What you need to apply as an international student in Dubai
📋 What Every International Student Needs
Standard requirements across all major Dubai institutions
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English Proficiency
IELTS 6.0–6.5 TOEFL 72–90+
EmSAT English (1100+) also accepted
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Academic Score
60–85% in qualifying exam
Equivalent to Indian board 70–90%
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Financial Proof
USD $15,000+ in savings
Bank statement + sponsor letter
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Documents
SOP · LORs Transcripts · Passport
Attested documents required for UAE visa
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Health Insurance
Mandatory UAE Medical Insurance
Dubai Health Authority approved plan ~$500–900/yr
Scholarships for International Students
Study in Dubai without breaking the bank
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Up to 100% Tuition
Mohammed Bin Rashid Scholarship
Fully funded by the Dubai government. For exceptional students in STEM fields. Covers full tuition, accommodation and living allowance.
Fully FundedSTEM Focus
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Up to 50% Tuition
University of Birmingham Dubai Merit Award
Merit-based scholarship for high-achieving international students. Automatically considered upon application. Renewable annually based on GPA.
Merit-BasedAuto-Considered
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25–50% Tuition
Heriot-Watt International Excellence Award
For outstanding academic performers applying to engineering or business. Based on previous academic results. No separate application required.
Academic ExcellenceEngineering Priority
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20–40% Tuition
SP Jain Global Scholarship
Available to top undergraduate and MBA applicants. Awarded based on academic achievement, leadership and work experience. Multi-campus benefit.
MBA EligibleLeadership-Based
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15–30% Tuition
BITS Pilani Dubai Merit Scholarship
For Indian students with strong academic records in boards or entrance exams. Particularly generous for engineering and computer science applicants.
India PriorityEngineering
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10–50% Tuition
UAE-Wide University Scholarships
Every institution in Dubai offers its own merit and need-based awards. Middlesex, AUD, and RIT all have dedicated international student scholarship programmes.
Multiple InstitutionsAll Nationalities
Student Visa Roadmap
UAE Student Residence Visa — Step-by-step for Indian students
Step 01
Get Offer Letter
Apply to your chosen institution and receive a conditional or unconditional offer letter. This is the starting document for your visa.
6–9 months before intake
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University Sponsors Visa
Your institution applies for your Student Residence Visa through the GDRFA (Dubai) or ICA (Abu Dhabi). You do not apply directly.
After fee payment & enrollment
Step 03
Emirates ID & Medical
Complete medical fitness test at a DHA-approved centre and apply for your Emirates ID (biometric). Mandatory for all residents.
Within 30 days of arrival
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Health Insurance
Obtain Dubai Health Authority (DHA) approved medical insurance. Mandatory for all students. Some universities include this in fees.
Before or upon arrival
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Residence Visa Stamped ✅
Receive your UAE Residence Visa stamp in passport. Valid for 1 year (renewable). After graduation, apply for the Job Seeker Visa or UAE Golden Visa.
