Dubai

The University of Wollongong UAE offers Sports Scholarship at the Bachelor's and Master's levels. The value of this scholarship is a 50% bursary applied to the tuition fees. It is offered to 2 recipients at either Bachelor's level or Master's level. This scholarship does not include textbooks, excursions, living expenses, accommodation, or any other expenses.

The fees for University of Wollongong in Dubai MBA course is AED 9,597.26 per subject (Around INR 2 lakh). So, for the first year, the fees could be around INR 15.5 lakh. Additionally, students can also check out the scholarships that this university offers. New Master's degree students are eligible for the Academic Merit Scholarship that covers 15% to 25% of the tuition fee each semester. However, the applicants need to maintain the minimum GPA or percentage in the academic qualifications to receive the scholarship. Even continuing students can get the scholarships, but the requirements differ for them.

The tuition fees at Wollongong University Dubai can range between INR 11 Lacs – INR 23 lakh. Additionally, students have to pay the living expenses too. According to Shiksha Study Abroad, the average monthly rent in Dubai can be around AED 3,000 in a month (Around INR 70 k) or INR 92k – 2 lakh. The course-wise can be checked from the table given below:

83% is the placement rate for the University of Wollongong in Dubai graduates. This means 83% of the fresh graduates are employed within 6 months of graduation. A few of the top employers of this university's graduates are:

• 3M
• Amazon
• Adidas
• IBM
• Deloitte
• PepsiCo
• FedEx
• ADNOC Group
• Emirates
• Microsoft

The institute has an acceptance rate between 43% - 60%. So, to take admission, Indian applicants must have a good academic background. The general requirements include passing Class 12 with good marks for admission to UG courses. For PG course admission, students are required to have a Bachelor's degree, along with English proficiency score. 

To take admission to Wollongong University Dubai MBA course, Indian applicants are required to have a Bachelor's degree and have achieved 50% for Direct admission or a 3.0 GPA. Conditional or probational entry are also allowed and the minimum requirements for these vary. Also, IELTS or TOEFL scores have to be submitted too.

Yes, UOWD offers an MBA course that is of 18-24 months duration. The admission intake for this course is Winter, Autumn, and Spring. The skills and knowledge gained in the MBA are transferable across a wide range of sectors, including the private and public sector, in financial services, in healthcare, in real estate, in media and in retail, etc. Some of the job roles after pursuing this course are CFO, Business Development Manager, Business Analysts, Project Manager, etc. The fees for the UOWD MBA course is AED 9,597.26 per subject (Around INR 2 lakh). So, for the first year, the fees could be around INR 15.5 lakh.

No, international students cannot take inter-branch transfers, as all BITS campuses have a fixed number of seats allocated at the time of admission. Approximately 40% of BITS Dubai students are from other countries, with their parents residing outside the UAE.

BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus offers direct admission to its B.E. (Computer Science) programme without requiring BITSAT. Applicants must have a minimum of 60% overall in Grade 12 and at least 60% aggregate in Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry/Biology/Computer Science, with no less than 50% in each subject. If your schooling was not in English, a TOEFL score of 61 or IELTS 6.0 is needed. Applications are submitted online through the official portal. 

The cost of living in Dubai as a student can vary significantly based on lifestyle and accommodation choices. On average, excluding tuition fees, a student can expect to spend between AED 4,500 to AED 6,500 (approximately INR 101,000 to INR 146,000 as of April 3, 2025) per month. This includes expenses like accommodation (ranging from AED 2,000 to AED 7,000 depending on sharing and location), food (AED 1,000 to AED 2,000), transportation (AED 300 to AED 500), and personal expenses. Keep in mind that these are average estimates, and actual costs can be higher or lower based on individual spending habits and preferences.