Courses at Curtin University Dubai

Curtin University Dubai is a premium Australian university campus in UAE, which holds a #174 ranking globally, as per QS World University Rankings 2025. The university is also frequently featured among the best global institutions in Dubai for higher studies, especially in management and engineering fields. The university has also been awarded a five-star overall excellence rating within the QS star ratings. Additionally, Curtin Dubai is regarded as one of the top young universities globally, and is placed 17th globally in the 'Top 50 under 50: QS World University Rankings'.

Students applying at Curtin University Dubai courses also have to bear some additional costs apart from their course fee after they are selected. This includes their living and food expenses (AED 4,640 or 1,09,632 per month), transportation (AED 370 or INR 8742 per month), utilities (AED 536 or INR 12664 monthly), medical and travel expenses, and the expenses for books and other university costs, which depend on the type of programme chosen. All students selected need to pay a non-refundable acceptance fee of AED 3500 (INR 83,164). If the course chosen involves exchange programs, where students travel to different locations for real-world exposure, the cost of the same is also added to the course fees. There are also several activities, entertainment facilities, clubs and amenities that students can avail, which have additional monthly charges.

Though accommodation in Dubai can be quite expensive, the course fees at Curtin Dubai are fairly reasonable. The course fees differ greatly based on the duration of the programme and the course selected. The approximate course fees for UG programs can range between AED 56,000 to AED 61,000 (INR 13.30 L - INR 14.49 L) per semester, while the fees for postgraduate Curtin University Dubai courses can be between AED 68,500 to AED 86, 000 (INR 16.27 L - INR 20.43 LPA). The annual living costs for students in Dubai (off-campus), including food, transport and utility charges, is estimated to be around 30,000 AED (INR 7.12 L). The on-campus accommodation cost can be up to AED 19,200 (INR 4.56 L) annually. There can also be incidental fees, including costs of educational materials, stationary or field trips, which applicants should keep in mind. Online and part-time courses at Curtin are the least expensive, followed by undergraduate and graduate courses.
Conversion used: AED 1 - INR 23.76