Dubai Universities & admissions - Intakes & deadlines
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What timeline should I follow for my September intake application to a diploma course in Dubai?
→For a September intake, research colleges from January to March, apply from April to June, receive and accept offers in June and July, and complete your student visa in July and August. Classes start in September, and exact deadlines should be checked for your course.
What are the intakes and application windows for universities in Dubai that I can apply to?
→Dubai universities typically offer three intakes. Fall in September is the main one (applications usually February to August), spring in January typically accepts applications from August to December, and summer in May runs at selected universities (January to April). Windows are typical; some universities, such as CUD, differ.
Given my target start date of January, should I apply for the January/February or September/October intake for MBA studies in Dubai?
→The January or February intake is the right choice if your target start date is January for a Dubai MBA, but check that your chosen university actually runs a full-time track then. Heriot-Watt Dubai's January intake, for example, is part-time only, while September carries its full-time MBA.