Dubai

MAHE Dubai offers vibrant and multicultural campus environment that prioritizes good academic, student activities and various support services. Manipal University Dubai campus life attracts students from all over world. 2,600+ students from 50+ countries attend MAHE Dubai which creates good atmosphere for cross-cultural conversation and appreciation of different viewpoints. For academic and personal growth, students can access facilities such as labs, libraries, gym, halls and common areas. These spaces promote interaction, physical fitness and relaxation.

BITS Pilani Dubai offers various career services to international students. This includes consultation services, career workshops, job assistance, campus placement program. Career workshops primarily focus on key areas including leadership, soft skills and career guidance. The university also set up a career fair in which over 50 - 60 companies take part. 

Yes, you can also take an educational loan to sponsor your studies in Dubai. In that case, you need to mention the loan amount, the bank name and loan details in your visa application, along with the loan approval form. You may also need to provide proof of your bank balance after the approval of the loan, which needs to be shared with UAE visa officials and the universities.

Yes, you can add your parents as your sponsors in your visa documents. In that case, you must mention your parents as your sponsors in your visa application, mentioning their source of funds, amount sponsored and bank name.

The processing time for Dubai student visa depends on the university and course chosen, the documentation and when the application is done. If everything checks out, you can expect a reply in just two to four weeks of application. However, in peak admission season (July – September and December - January), it might take a few additional months to hear from the university.

As per the UAE's government, there is a certain bank balance required for Dubai student visa, which assures them that the applicant can sustain themselves in the country without any financial hardships. UAE can be an expensive country, and this is the government effort to ensure that applicants can sustain themselves and complete their education iin Dubai without any hassle.

The minimum bank balance needed to apply for a student visa in Dubai in 2025 is approximately USD 15000 (~INR 13 lakhs). This only covers the average tuition fees and living costs, and no other miscellaneous costs and medical expenses are included. Applicants should also check the minimum requirement set by the university (as per their course) before their application process.