Dubai Universities & admissions - Courses & programs

With a professional doctorate in risk management and 25 years of experience, a specialised master's in risk management suits your goals. The MSc in Finance and Risk Management at The British University in Dubai targets experienced professionals and aligns with the FRM certification and ICAEW credits.

Hospital management programs in Dubai commonly ask for IELTS around 5.5 to 6.5 or higher, TOEFL iBT around 61 to 90 or higher (0 to 120 scale), and PTE Academic around 50 to 65 or higher. The exact minimum varies by university and program, so confirm with your university.

A diploma in Dubai can usually take anywhere from 3 months to 2 years, depending on the institution, course and qualification level. Higher diplomas and HND programs are generally longer than short vocational or Level 3 diploma courses, and some can lead to further university study.

After Class 12, students can apply for higher diplomas and HND programmes in Dubai, including technical courses that may lead to further university study. Common fields include mechanical, civil and electrical engineering, IT, business management, hospitality and tourism, accounting and finance, and automobile engineering.

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.

Popular courses in Dubai usually take about 4 years at undergraduate level and about 2 years at postgraduate level. Architecture is the longer one at roughly 5 years for a bachelor's degree, while business administration postgraduate programmes can take 1 to 2 years depending on the university.

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.

Dubai full-time MBAs typically run 1 to 2 years with daytime weekday classes; part-time MBAs run 2 to 3 years with evening classes around 6:30 to 9:30 pm or weekend sessions; and Executive MBAs run roughly 18 months to 2 years, often taught evenings or in monthly intensive blocks.