Universities in Dubai open their application thrice a year, however, the course availability, cut-offs & other factors vary for every intake. So go through the below details which will provide you with a brief on Fall, Spring & Summer Intakes available for international students in Dubai. Also, you can connect with our study abroad consultants to know more in-depth about the course intakes & application process in Dubai.

Fall/September Intake

The Primary Intake option available for international students to pursue their higher studies in Dubai is the Fall/September Intake. During this intake, almost every university invites applications for their diverse courses or programs. Also, this intake allows the student to get admission to universities at the start of the academic year hence, ensuring a smooth transition from high school to college/universities.

Spring/January Intake

Another popular intake available for international students is the Spring or January intake, if they have missed the fall intake. It generally has fewer course options available compared to fall intake, but still, several course options are available that allow the development of new skills & indulging in innovative learning.

As mentioned Dubai acts out to be a perfect study-abroad destination due to the presence of several national & international universities. Also, prestigious universities from the UK & USA such as the University of Birmingham, the University of Wollongong & many others have opened their campuses in Dubai, hence attracting more international students. Hence, these universities have diverse course offerings in different fields & specialisations which are mentioned below.

Bachelor

• BBA in International Hospitality Management
• BSc Business & Management Studies
• HND International in Business
• BA (Hons) In Business Management Awarded
• BEng (Hons) in Chemical Engineering
• Bachelor in Finance

Master’s

• Master’s in Entrepreneurship & Innovation
• M.S. in Analytics
• MSc Digital Transformation
• MSc Accounting and Finance
• MSc in Business Information Management
• Master of Science in Sustainable Development, Management & Policy

IELTS

IELTS is the world’s most well-known English language competence test. For Indian students, taking the entire exam costs 17,000 rupees. It assesses the candidate’s English language skills across four levels: reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

Prominent UAE colleges require an IELTS score of 6.5 out of 9.

TOEFL

The TOEFL is another prominent English language competency exam. Unlike IELTS, TOEFL is graded on a scale of 0 to 120, with 30 points awarded for each component. Although minimal scores vary by the institute, TOEFL scores ranging from 60 to 80 are deemed suitable for Dubai Universities.

To Study In Dubai, you need to obtain a student Visa, which is a permit that allows you to stay & study in Dubai. But before you move ahead with student visa types, there are certain things that you need to consider to prove your eligibility:

• Overseas students should apply for a student visa to study at a local university or an internationally-authorised school in Dubai.
• The student visa procedure typically takes a few weeks (7-14 working days). However, it is crucial to begin the application as soon as possible.
• International students must apply for a Dubai student visa after being admitted to a university or institution.
• The application will request basic information regarding a student’s educational history and study plans in Dubai.
• International students will also have to provide proof of financial assistance. Furthermore, they must give a copy of their passport.
• After the student visa is approved, they can start their studies in Dubai.
• Students with a study visa in Dubai can work part-time while pursuing their education.

An international student can apply for three different student visa types depending on their study requirements. These are:

• Sponsored By Family Visa Type: This visa type is available for students whose parents are permanent residents of Dubai. In such a scenario, the student can get a visa which is sponsored or supported by his/her family member. But to get this visa type, the male students must be less than 18 years of age, but there is no such limit for female candidates.
• Sponsored By Educator Visa Type: Another visa type that a student can avail or apply to is the sponsor by the educator. For such a visa approval, the student needs support from the educational institution or the university where he/she is planning to pursue their higher education.
• Student Visa For Short-Term Courses: This visa is applicable for students who are looking to pursue a short-term course in Dubai which is valid for up to 60 days. However, depending on the course requirements the tenure of the visa can be extended on special requests.