Is the January intake available for Dubai universities or is September the main intake?
29 May 2026 · Answered by Shairal Pathak · 1 min read
In Dubai and the UAE, September is usually the primary intake for most universities. However, many universities also offer January intakes for selected programs, especially in business, management, IT, and engineering-related fields.
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