Leap Scholar x Shalvi: How I Paid ₹4 Lakh Less on My Dubai Degree

Last Updated OnSeptember 7, 2026
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Leap Scholar x Shalvi: How I Paid ₹4 Lakh Less on My Dubai Degree

“I paid four lakhs less for my Dubai degree and here’s how.”

Hi, I’m Shalvi, and I’m currently studying at Middlesex University in Dubai. I paid ₹4 lakh less for my Dubai degree than most students, and it came down to one thing I got right early on. When I started planning, tuition fees were honestly one of my biggest concerns. I wanted a good university, but I also needed to understand scholarships and find an option that actually worked with my budget.

Here are the pain points I want to walk you through:

What was I most worried about before I applied?

Tuition fees were honestly one of my biggest concerns. I wanted a good university, but I also needed to understand scholarships and find an option that actually worked with my budget.

How did Leap Scholar help me with these issues?

If cost is holding you back too, Leap Scholar can help you explore universities based on your profile, compare your options, and understand the scholarships you could be eligible for.

If you also want help with the same, fill in the university shortlist form below and get started with your journey:

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Where am I today?

I’m currently studying at Middlesex University in Dubai, and I paid ₹4 lakh less on my degree than most students.

What would I tell someone in that same phase right now?

If you’re planning to study abroad, get your personalized Dubai university shortlist with Leap Scholar.

If cost is holding you back too, connect with Leap Scholar counselors now and get your personalized Dubai university shortlist along with scholarship guidance.

– Written by: Shalvi Dandge | LinkedIn

Shairal Pathak

Shairal Pathak is Leap Scholar's International Education Counsellor for the UAE, with over a year leading the UAE desk at Leap and 3+ years of hands-on study-abroad counselling experience overall. A British Council–certified counsellor specializing in UK, Ireland, and Dubai admissions, she has guided 200+ Indian students into leading UAE institutions, including the University of Birmingham Dubai, Heriot-Watt Dubai, Middlesex Dubai, Curtin Dubai, and University of Wollongong in Dubai, across undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Before Leap, Shairal spent nearly two years as a counsellor at SI-UK India and earlier at Leverage Edu, building deep expertise in end-to-end university shortlisting, application strategy, and student visa support. She authors and reviews Leap's UAE study abroad guides, with her on-the-ground admissions insights.

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