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After completing my Master's in the UAE, can I work there for one year?

05 May 2026 · Answered by Swastika Ghosh · 1 min read
Swastika Ghosh
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Yes, you can work in the UAE after completing your Master’s, but there is no direct post-study work visa like in countries such as the UK, Canada, or Australia. After graduation, you typically need to secure a job offer, and then your employer will sponsor your work/residence visa. Some universities also offer short-term graduate stay options or visa extensions in certain cases, but in general, staying long-term depends on getting employment and transitioning to a work visa.

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