How much tuition would I pay in Dubai at foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate level?

Tuition in Dubai typically starts around AED 30,000 (approx INR 7.85 L) for a foundation programme. Undergraduate fees run around AED 35,000 to 106,000 (approx INR 9.16 to 27.73 L) per year, and postgraduate study around AED 45,000 to 144,000 (approx INR 11.77 to 37.67 L) for the whole programme. The final figure depends on your university, course and credits, and some courses cost more, such as medical degrees at around AED 160,000 (approx INR 41.86 L) per year and MBAs above the stated ranges.

Approximate Tuition by Level

What to Check Before Comparing

• Foundation and undergraduate fees are generally listed per year
• Postgraduate fees may be shown per year or for the full programme, so check the period covered
• Visa, insurance, books, lab work and university deposits may not be included in tuition
• A lower annual fee can cost more overall if the course lasts three or four years

My Advice

Ask every university for a full fee schedule that states the period covered and what is included. Then add visa, insurance and deposits to build your real total before comparing two options.