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UAE: Overview
The UAE is fast becoming one of the most popular study abroad destinations in the Middle East, and The WorldGrad offers the UK Advanced Accelerator Program in partnership with two prestigious British universities. The UAE combines modern learning environments, a booming economy, futuristic cities and rapidly growing tech and innovation sectors. English is widely used as the medium of instruction, and the country is home to a growing number of internationally accredited universities and branch campuses. With over 200 nationalities calling it home, students find themselves in a multicultural, multilingual environment.
- According to Gulf News, the number of international students in the UAE is growing every year, tens of thousands are enrolling across the emirates.
- The UAE has over 70 international universities, offering globally recognised degrees.
- Dubai and Abu Dhabi are the top 2 cities in the region for quality of life, safety and student-friendly amenities.
Cost Of Education In The UAE
University Tuition Fees
Tuition fees in the UAE vary depending on the university and program. On average, the annual tuition fees range between AED 37,500 and AED 75,000, depending on the level of study.
Living Costs
Monthly living expenses for students typically fall between AED 2,500 and AED 6,000, depending on the city, type of accommodation and choice of lifestyle. For international students considering part-time work, the UAE offers tax-free income, which can be an additional benefit.
Scholarships and Savings with The WorldGrad
By completing the first two years with The WorldGrad, you can save up to AED 80,400: ~AED 33,900 in tuition fees and ~AED 46,500 in living costs.
Visa Guidance for UAE
Before studying in UAE, you have to obtain admission into a licensed university within the country. After that, you can expect the university to sponsor your student visa application through the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) or the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA), depending on the emirate.
Visa Requirements
You’ll need a valid passport (with at least 6 months’ validity), your official university admission letter, completed visa application forms, passport-sized photographs, proof of sufficient financial means, and a copy of tuition fee payment or offer letter. You’ll also need a medical fitness test report conducted at an approved UAE health center, health insurance coverage, and an Emirates ID registration post-arrival. Some universities may also require academic transcripts or language proficiency proof.
Timelines
Student visa processing typically takes 2 to 4 weeks once all documents are submitted. The visa is usually valid for 1 year and is renewable based on the length of your academic program. Your university will usually guide and assist you through the application and renewal process.
Costs
Student visa fees range between AED 2,500 to 3,500, depending on the university and emirate. This usually includes application, processing, medical, and Emirates ID charges.
Get to know more about UAE Student Visa
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Employability and Careers In UAE
Growing Industries
The UAE’s economy is racing ahead thanks to artificial intelligence. By 2030, AI is likely to add up to about $96 billion (13.6% of GDP). Financial services is a juggernaut with the global finance centre in Dubai and the steady expansion of the sector in Abu Dhabi. There is a high demand for fintech, investment banking and regulatory experts. Meanwhile, technology, healthcare, engineering, construction, and education offer fertile ground for careers, supported by mega-projects and innovation zones like Dubai Internet City and Abu Dhabi’s Hub71.
Careers
Some of the top career choices in the UAE are:
- Investment Banker
- Data Scientist
- IT Director
- Marketing Director
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer
- Oil and Gas Engineer
Source: Bayt
Salary
The average salary of a fresh graduate in UAE generally ranges from AED 8,500–12,000.
Credit Issuing Partners
The WorldGrad’s Way To A Degree In The UAE
The UK Advanced Accelerator is an affordable smart program to study in UAE with two top British universities.
- The WorldGrad’s Smart Program allow students to complete the first two years of their undergraduate degree in just 12 months from home and get a Higher National Diploma (HND) accredited by Pearson and is worth 240 credits.
- For the third year of their undergraduate studies, students can move to the university campus to complete their degree.
*At the Westford University College in Sharjah, UAE.
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