Colleges in UAE

Yes, tuition costs at the UoB Dubai campus are the same as at the campus in UK. Quality of programs is the same across campuses. So the tuition costs remain unchanged too.

The key difference is, the Dubai campus offers smaller class sizes and a lower average student to faculty ratio of 20:1. This allows students to get a more personalised learning experience. 

Yes, Indian students can pay their annual tuition fees in 3 instalments. The dates to pay the same are as per the intake a student gets admitted in, as mentioned below in the table below:

UOB Dubai does not offer fully funded scholarships to Indian students as of now. The university only offers partially funded scholarships worth up to 30% cover discount on tuition costs.

Some invitation-only scholarships also cover up to 50% of the annual cost of studies at UoB Dubai.

UoB Dubai does not offer transfers. However, students can enrol in an exchange year program which allows them to study their 2nd year at the Edgbaston campus. To be eligible for the same, students need to maintain an overall average of 60% over 2 semesters in the first year.

Listed below are some popular programs whose final year or two years are completed at the UoB UK campus:

• MEng Computer Science and Software Engineering (last year in the UK)
• BSc Biomedical Science (last year in the UK)
• MEng Mechanical Engineering (last 2 years in the UK)
• MSci Biomedical (last 2 years in the UK)

Yes, students unhappy with their current programme do have the option to transfer to a different one at UoB Dubai. Transfers can be made in 3 ways:

• From full-time to part-time or vice versa
• Change of programme within the same school
• Change of programme to a different school

A program transfer form needs to be completed by the student. The same is to be signed by the schools between whom the transfer is taking place.

Contact UoB Dubai student support or one of our Shiksha Study Abroad counsellors for FREE expert guidance.

Both UoB campuses grant the exact same globally recognised degree. However, the choice of which is better varies for each student as per the career goals, budget, and lifestyle preferences.

UoB Dubai is better for Indian students looking for:

• Lower costs of living
• Close proximity to India
• Easy to adapt environment
• Career in the Asian market and tax benefits
• Smaller student body

The UK campus is a better choice for students interested in:

• Classic international study experience
• Career in the UK or Europe
• Extensive networking opportunities
• More vibrant student life

Both UoB campuses grant the exact same globally recognised degree. However, the choice of which is better varies for each student as per the career goals, budget, and lifestyle preferences.

UoB Dubai is better for Indian students looking for:

• Lower costs of living
• Close proximity to India
• Easy to adapt environment
• Career in the Asian market and tax benefits
• Smaller student body

The UK campus is a better choice for students interested in:

• Classic international study experience
• Career in the UK or Europe
• Extensive networking opportunities
• More vibrant student life

The BBA courses at Westford University College require Indian students to pay a tuition fee for some of its specialisations. The total fee for Indian students for the Westford University BBA ranges between INR 0 and INR 5 L.  

The BBA courses offered by Westford University College are offered in partnership with the globally recognised UK universities. These courses are really cool for international, transfer and working students. 

The Westford University BBA courses work best for the profile given below - 

• Need flexibility 
• Employability Driven
• UK-accredited education

UOWD Dubai ranking in the QS Global MBA rankings for 2026 is #201-250. In the previous year, for the MBA rankings, this university was ranked at #151-200. MBA of the University of Wollongong Dubai is one of the most opted course among Indian students.