Dubai Cost & living - Tuition & budgets

Tuition for the Heriot-Watt University MBA depends on mode and campus: the online MBA is GBP 1,323 per course, the Dubai campus is AED 132,000 per year and the Edinburgh campus is reportedly GBP 11,907 per year (unverified; check the official page). Fees are subject to change.

Tuition in Dubai typically starts around AED 30,000 for a foundation year, runs about AED 35,000 to 106,000 per year for undergraduate study, and about AED 45,000 to 144,000 for a full postgraduate programme. Actual fees depend on the university, course and credits.

The American University in Dubai lists undergraduate tuition of AED 106,050 a year (AED 53,025 per semester, about AED 108,050 with the services and technology fee), while graduate programmes are charged per course. Fees are subject to change, so confirm the latest amount on the official university website.

Canada generally offers stronger long-term value if you qualify for its Post-Graduation Work Permit, but costs about CAD 24,000 a year in tuition alone, while Dubai is often cheaper upfront, with postgraduate programs from around AED 53,800, though your post-study path depends more on finding an employer.

University of Wollongong in Dubai charges tuition per subject rather than a flat annual fee for its master's degrees, roughly AED 9,415 to AED 9,597 a subject depending on the program, meaning a full 10 to 12 subject degree costs approximately AED 94,000 to AED 115,000 in total.

A full masters degree in Dubai typically costs AED 60,000 to 100,000 in total tuition depending on the university and subject, and merit scholarships at universities like University of Wollongong in Dubai commonly cut 15 to 40 percent off that figure, saving roughly AED 12,000 to 40,000 across the degree.

Yes, ₹15 to 20 lakh can cover about one year in Dubai at a lower cost university with shared accommodation, roughly AED 90,000 to 155,000 total, but it is unlikely to cover a 3 to 4 year bachelor's degree unless you secure a scholarship of 15% to 50% off tuition.

An MBA in Dubai typically totals AED 150,000 to 280,000, roughly 36 to 68 lakh rupees, once tuition, living costs, visa and health insurance are included, versus AUD 100,000 to 160,000-plus, roughly 60 lakh to 1 crore rupees, in Australia for the same items.