Curtin University Dubai Fees 2026: Complete Cost Guide for Indian Students

Curtin University Dubai Foundation Program Fees

Most students coming straight off Class 12 start here before moving into a bachelor’s degree.

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Note: A one-time AED 3,500 (₹90,580) registration fee applies on top of the program fee, and all figures are VAT-inclusive.

Conversion note: INR figures use AED 1 = ₹25.88 (October 2026); check live rates before budgeting.

Source:  Curtin University Dubai – Tuition Fees

Curtin University Dubai Undergraduate (BBA/BCom) Fees

Note on the AED 170,100 figure you may see elsewhere: that was the correct total BBA/BCom fee for students who started before the September 2026 intake. Curtin Dubai revised its fee schedule for students commencing Trimester 3, 2026 (September 2026) onward. AED 182,700 is the current rate, confirmed on the live tuition fees page and in the university's Student Financial Responsibilities Policy (v20260715). As of this writing, no separate 2027-28 fee schedule has been published; these rates apply until revised, which the policy says happens, if at all, before each September intake.

These per-trimester figures are taken directly from the official fee-per-credit schedule (not estimated): each full-time trimester is a 100-credit study period, billed at the program's published per-credit rate. An AED 3,500 registration fee and an AED 367 application fee apply once, on top of the figures above.

For a wider sense of what Indian students typically pay for a bachelor's in the UAE, LeapScholar's UAE study guide for Indian students breaks down branch-campus costs across the main cities. If your budget is tight, this Q&A on whether ₹15–20 lakh covers a year in Dubai is a useful sanity check before you apply.

Source: Curtin University Dubai – Tuition Fees

Curtin University Dubai Postgraduate Fees (Including MBA)

These per-trimester figures come directly from the official fee-per-credit schedule (each trimester = a 100-credit full-time study period), not an estimate.

Curtin Dubai's MBA does not carry a published GMAT requirement, which makes it a common pick for Indian students applying straight after their bachelor's with little or no work experience. 

If that describes you, LeapScholar's guide on doing an MBA abroad without work experience is worth reading before you commit. For how Curtin Dubai's MBA fee compares with other options in the city, see this Q&A on MBA fees in UAE/Dubai and this one on the expected total MBA budget including living costs.

Source: Curtin University Dubai – Tuition Fees

Curtin University Dubai PhD Fees

An AED 3,500 registration fee applies once. PhD candidates can also apply for the Research Excellence Scholarship (up to 50% tuition support) or a Fully Funded Research Studentship, which covers 100% tuition plus an AUD 35,000 annual living stipend. See the scholarships section below.

Source: Curtin University Dubai – Tuition Fees

Converting Curtin Dubai Fees to Indian Rupees

Two things to keep in mind:

• The AED-INR rate moves. Curtin Dubai bills in AED, so your actual INR outlay shifts with the exchange rate on the day you transfer funds. Budget a 3-5% buffer rather than locking your plan to today's rate.
• Fees are reviewed annually. The university's fee policy states tuition is fixed for the duration of your current enrollment but is subject to change for new intakes, with revisions communicated before each September intake. These figures apply to students commencing Trimester 3, 2026 (September 2026) onward. As of October 2026, no separate 2027-28 fee schedule has been published. If you're applying for a 2027-28 intake, treat these as the best available figures and reconfirm with admissions closer to your intake date.

Source: Curtin University Dubai – Fee Policy (PDF)

What’s Included (and Not) in the Curtin Dubai Fee Structure

The tuition figures above cover teaching and access to university facilities only. Budget separately for:

So when you see a per-trimester tuition number, it's tuition alone. Add the service fee, accommodation, insurance, transport, and visa costs on top for your real term-by-term budget.

Source: Curtin University Dubai – Fee Payment and Policies

Scholarships for International Students at Curtin University Dubai

Curtin Dubai runs 15+ named scholarships, bursaries, and tuition grants open to international (including Indian) applicants, listed on its official scholarships page. Only three publish a fixed award amount:

• Zafar Siddiqi Innovation and Enterprise Scholarship: fully funded
• PhD Research Excellence Scholarship: up to 50% of tuition
• PhD Fully Funded Research Studentship: 100% tuition plus an AUD 35,000/year stipend

Every other category (Academic Excellence, Professional Excellence, Sports Excellence, Financial Aid, Women in STEM, Alumni Grant, Family Grant, and others below) is decided case-by-case by the Student Funding Committee, with no published percentage. Ignore any specific figure you see quoted elsewhere for these, including older third-party roundups, and confirm your award with admissions before budgeting.

Two or more scholarship categories cannot be combined, and merit-based funding is generally restricted to full-time students carrying a standard course load.

For what similar scholarships typically save you in AED terms elsewhere in Dubai, this Q&A on how much scholarships can cut off Dubai master's tuition and this one on whether UAE/Dubai universities offer tuition fee waivers are good starting points. 

If you're specifically looking for budget-friendly options, see which low-budget courses in Dubai come with scholarships, and for the ceiling on discounts, if Dubai offers scholarships up to 50% on tuition.

Source: Curtin University Dubai - Scholarships & Financial Aid Bursaries

Curtin Dubai Fees vs Other Dubai Universities

A quick benchmark so you know whether Curtin Dubai sits on the higher or lower end for your program:

Which Path Fits Your Budget? Three Indian Student Scenarios

Fee structures differ by billing model (flat program fee vs per-credit), so always compare the full program cost, not just the per-year or per-credit headline. On the numbers alone, Curtin Dubai's BBA sits in the mid-range for Dubai branch campuses; its MBA is on the more affordable side for a 16-month, campus-based program.

Document Checklist for Admission and Fee Payment

Miss the document deadline after a Conditional Offer Letter and Curtin Dubai will automatically withdraw your enrollment for that teaching period, so track this alongside your fee payment date, not after it.

If you're also applying for external or need-based scholarships, this Q&A on documents required for fully funded study-abroad scholarships is a useful companion checklist.

Source: Curtin University Dubai – Scholarships & Financial Aid Bursaries

Fee Payment Planning Timeline

1. Apply and receive your Conditional Offer Letter. No application fee is waived uniformly across programs, so confirm the exact amount for your course with admissions.
2. Submit outstanding documents by the census date named in your offer letter to avoid automatic withdrawal.
3. Pay the one-time registration fee (AED 3,500) to confirm your seat.
4. Pay your first trimester's tuition in full, or via a flexible payment plan (50% immediately, then two post-dated checks of 25% each) if you qualify.
5. Arrange your student visa through Curtin Dubai's sponsorship (additional fee applies) or independently, before your intake start date.
6. Pay each subsequent trimester's fee before its due date, since unpaid balances block results and withhold transcripts.

Counselor insight: September and January/February are the two main intakes most programs run on. Plan your fee transfer from India at least 4-6 weeks in advance to allow for bank processing and an exchange-rate buffer.

What If Things Change or Go Wrong?

All other fees (application, registration once accepted, transport, service) are non-refundable in every scenario except the first two rows above.

Source: Curtin University Dubai -  Fee Policy (PDF)

Counselor Insight: Most students comparing Curtin University Dubai fees against a UK or Australian campus focus only on tuition and miss that Dubai's shorter programs (a 16-month MBA instead of 24) change the total cost picture more than the headline fee does. Before you lock in a program, calculate cost per month of study, not just total fee: it's the number that actually tells you whether Dubai is cheaper than the alternative you're weighing.

Also apply for every scholarship category you're eligible for before you accept your offer, not after. Curtin Dubai's funding committee reviews applications alongside admission, and a Conditional Offer Letter doesn't automatically carry scholarship consideration unless you've submitted that supporting letter upfront.

3 Takeaways on Curtin University Dubai Fees

• Total cost ranges from AED 52,500 (₹13.59 lakh) for an 8-month Foundation program to AED 260,400 (₹67.39 lakh) for a 4-year B.Eng, with the MBA at AED 115,500 (₹29.89 lakh) over 16 months.
• Fees are identical for Indian and other international students; a one-time AED 3,500 (₹90,580) registration fee applies across every level, on top of tuition.
• Only 3 of Curtin Dubai's 15+ scholarships publish a fixed award percentage. Apply for every category you qualify for before accepting your offer, since the rest are decided case-by-case.

Verified by: LeapScholar's UAE counseling team, who process Curtin University Dubai admissions, KHDA-attested transcript requirements, university-sponsored student visa paperwork, and scholarship applications for Indian students year-round.

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