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:

Heriot Watt University organises various career fairs and workshops to prepare students for the workplace. The university also has its own career portal where students get notified about all the job vacancies. Whereas University of Birmingham oganises a career expo two times a year in which various organisations participate and students get the opportunity to present their portfolio. In Amity University Dubai, Student Success Centre prepares the students for interviews and with CVs.

Heriot Watt has five campuses in total. Apart from the one in Dubai (UAE), the university has its campuses in Edinburgh (the oldest campus), Scottish Borders, Orkney and Putrajaya (Malaysia).

Yes, it is worth studying in Heriot Watt University-Dubai campus. The university is ranked #256 in the world by QS World University Ranking and #32 in UK. International students will not only get a good exposure but the country is known for it's safety as well. Apart from this, the country is also a booming tourist destination.

Heriot Watt University is connected with various companies within different industries. The university makes sure that students get the opportunity to gain exposure. Along with this, the university also has its own career portal where students can easily prepare their CV and stay updated with all the vacancies. Students from any programme and from any campus of Heriot Watt either Dubai, UK or Malaysia can access to this portal.

Some of the payment methods provided by the university are as follows:

• Credit Card
• Bank transfer
• Online Payment Link
• Recurring Card Payment

Students must pay an application fees of  AED 300 (INR 7000) to confirm their seat in the university. Apart from this, it is mandatory to pay a refundable security amount of AED 1000.

According to some unofficial sources, acceptance rate of Heriot Watt University Uk campus is around 60% which make it less competitive for the students. Meanwhile Acceptance rate of Heriot Watt University Dubai campus is approximately 24%, making it extremely competitive to get admission.