Dubai

As an international student, you can take following steps to find part-time job opportunities in Dubai:

1. You can approach the university's career support center which can guide in finding the right employment opportunities for part time.
2. Connecting with locals and peers who help you in knowing about possible job opportunities.
3. You can even take help from your seniors who might be employed and have experienced the entire process.
4. Learning Arabic language will certainly give you an edge in getting selected for a job.

Although the earnings of a particular student vary on the basis of nature of the job, organization, location, and experience, international students can expect to earn from AED 15 to AED 30 per hour. Before applying for a part-time work, the student needs to maintain good academic score for receiving a No Objection Certificate from the university. Also, for on-campus job opportunities, the student must be enrolled in a full-time course.

Dubai is a rapidly developing global educational spot with competitive courses, advanced facilities, and affordable tuition fees. It has a mid-range cost of living, high safety and increasing post-study work opportunities.

Due to its connections with varied industries, global financial hub, and a quick growing economy, Dubai is becoming a famous education destination for Indian students. This also because Dubai has a culturally familiar environment closer to India.

This depends on the university you are applying for. If the university has mandated giving IELTS score, then you need to appear for the examination, and give your test score. The minimum IELTS score varies from 5.5 to 7. IELTS is commonly accepted English language proficiency test accepted globally.

But universities give you several alternatives to IELTS to study in Dubai. Hence, look for the university that fits you best, and does not require an IELTS score to process your application. Some universities also have their own interview, or assessment to judge your English proficiency.

BITS Pilani Dubai offers various programs under five majors. These are as follows:

• Business and Management Studies
• IT and Software
• Architecture and Planning
• Engineering
• Science

One of the toughest considerations for an international student is to 'where to live in Dubai as a student'. It is important to consider the location as this factor decides the monthly rent in relation to the connectivity, facilities, and cost of living.

Some of the top locations a student should go for include:

• Dubai International Academic City (DIAC)
• Dubai Knowledge Park
• Al Barsha
• Deira
• Mirdif
• Bur Dubai 

According to some of the unofficial yet reputable sources, the cost of living in Dubai for International student can be high if not planned properly. The average monthly cost can range from INR 90 K to 2.65 L, which largely depends on the lifestyle of a student. Rent is the the biggest chunk in the total monthly cost which can be lesser if options like PG, Homestays, and private pods are considered.

As a student

Based on a variety of factors like rent, utilities, internet, groceries, transport, and entertainment, below is the estimated monthly cost that can be incurred by an International student in Dubai:

(AED 1 = INR 23.38)

Student accommodation in Dubai varies based on the lifestyle and personal preferences of a student, for instance, a student choosing to live at Private Hostels, Homestays & PGs, University-hosted accommodation can save significantly.

The table below shows the type of accommodation against the respective monthly cost: