Should I pursue my master's degree from India or Dubai?
If you want international exposure and career opportunities in the UAE, pursuing your master's in Dubai is recommended. Dubai offers globally recognized degrees, a multicultural environment, and post-study work options like the job seeker visa and employer-sponsored work permits.
- Tuition in Dubai: AED 40,000 - 150,000/year (plus AED 3,000 - 5,000/month living expenses)
- Work options: Job seeker visa (60 - 120 days post-graduation), employer-sponsored work visa, and Golden Visa for top students
- India: More affordable, easier to leverage your local network, but less international exposure
Given your 36 months of work experience and interest in Dubai, a master's there can boost your global career prospects.
Will you actually get a job after your UAE master's?
Talk to a counsellor about real outcomes, salaries and which courses employers hire from.
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