What is the approximate fee structure for master's programs in UAE, UK, and Ireland?
Master's tuition runs from 45,000 to over 130,000 dirhams a year in the UAE, 16,000 to over 35,000 pounds total in the UK, and 12,000 to over 35,000 euros a year in Ireland for non-EU students. Business and medical programs sit at the top of each range.
Your Master's fee will land in very different places depending on which of these three destinations and which program type you pick, so compare them side by side rather than relying on a single average figure. Business and medical degrees consistently sit at the top of the range in all three countries.
International Tuition Ranges By Country
| Country | International Tuition Range | Highest-Cost Programs |
|---|---|---|
| UAE | AED 45,000 – 130,000+ per year | Medicine and Health Sciences (AED 60,000-150,000+) |
| UK | £16,000 – 35,000+ total program | MBA / Executive Programs (£25,000-45,000+) |
| Ireland | €12,000 – 35,000+ per year | Business, Finance and MBA (€18,000-35,000+) |
How Fee Structures Differ By Country
- UAE: charged as either a per-credit rate or a flat yearly fee, with private and international branch campuses leading the market
- UK: domestic students pay £9,000-16,000 total, while international students pay £16,000-35,000+ for the full one-year program
- Ireland: EU/EEA students pay €7,000-20,000 plus a student contribution charge up to €3,000; non-EU students pay €12,000-35,000+
My Advice
Since business and medical degrees price highest in all three destinations, get exact per-program quotes from at least two universities in each country before you commit your budget. Do not anchor your decision on the wide national ranges alone, since your specific course can sit well above or below the average.
More expert answers
Fees for master's programs in Ireland and the UAE depend on the university, program, and your residency status. Typical ranges:
Ireland:
- €22,600/year for MSc at University College Dublin (UCD)
- €16,700/year for LLM at Dublin City University (DCU)
- €16,640/year for MSc Research at Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI)
UAE:
- AED 9,415/subject at University of Wollongong in Dubai (10 - 12 subjects per program)
- AED 49,775/year at Walsh College - UAE
These figures are subject to change and may not include extra costs such as registration, insurance, or health charges. If you need help understanding the fees for a specific course, please connect with your LeapScholar counsellor.
Here’s a breakdown of typical tuition fees and living expenses for MBA or Master’s programs:
UK
- MBA tuition: £25,000 - £55,000/year
- Master’s tuition: £14,000 - £28,000/year
- Living expenses: £1,529/month (London), £1,171/month (other cities)
Ireland
- MBA tuition: €13,500 - €38,860/year
- Master’s tuition: €9,850 - €37,000/year
- Living expenses: €1,400 - €2,000/month (Dublin), €900 - €1,500/month (other cities)
Canada
- MBA tuition: CAD 30,000 - CAD 70,000 (entire program)
- Master’s tuition: CAD 15,000 - CAD 35,000/year
- Living expenses: CAD 1,200 - CAD 1,800/month
Dubai (UAE)
- MBA/Master’s tuition: AED 50,000 - AED 180,000/year
- Living expenses: AED 4,400 - AED 8,900/month
These figures are approximate and subject to change based on university, program, and lifestyle.
Fees for studying in the UAE vary by university and program. For a Master's in Psychology, tuition typically ranges from AED 55,000 to AED 120,000 for the full program.
Typical costs per year:
- Public universities: AED 30,000 - 70,000
- Private universities: AED 70,000 - 110,000
- Living expenses: AED 2,000 - 4,500/month (accommodation), AED 800 - 1,500/month (food), plus transportation, utilities, and personal costs
- Student visa: AED 3,000 - 5,000/year
- Health insurance: AED 1,000 - 2,500/year
Total estimated cost for a two-year Master's: AED 153,000 - 315,000 (subject to change based on university and lifestyle).
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