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Can Indian students stay in the UAE after graduation on a student visa?
No, the student visa must be cancelled after competion of graduation. Students who wish to stay in the UAE after graduation, will need to apply for a different UAE visa (employment or tourist).
Check birmingham.ac.uk to know more about the UAE student visa cancellation process.
Can Indian students stay in the UAE after graduation on a student visa?
No, the student visa must be cancelled after competion of graduation. Students who wish to stay in the UAE after graduation, will need to apply for a different UAE visa (employment or tourist).
Check birmingham.ac.uk to know more about the UAE student visa cancellation process.
Do accommodation services at UOB Dubai offer separate housing for boys and girls?
Yes, student residences maintained by Uni Birmingham Dubai housing partners do offer separate housing facilities for both boys and girls. The residences are based just a 10 to 15 minute walk away from the Uni Birminham Dubai campus.
The residences also offer term-time shuttle services to interested
Does the University of Birmingham Dubai provide transport services to students to and from the campus?
Yes, the Uni of Birmingham does offer term-time transport services. Students interested in transportation services offered by the university need to complete and submit the transport application form with the required details.
Note: Transportation for a particular route/area will depend on the numbe
Does Birmingham University Dubai offer on-campus housing to Indian students?
Uni of Birmingham Dubai does not maintain on-campus housing services of its own. However, it partners with several local housing providers (The Myriad Dubai, KSK Homes, Dubailand) to offer accommodation near the campus to its Indian students.
Students can reserve housing by contacting the local housi
Are the tuition fees at University of Birmingham UAE the same as at the UK campus?
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. Thi
Are Indian students allowed to pay their tuition fees in instalments at University of Birmingham Dubai?
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:
| Intake | 1st Instalment Due Date | 2nd Instalment Due Date | 3rd Instalment Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept | Nov 1 | Feb 1 | May 1 |
| Jan | Mar 1 | Jun 1 | Sep 1 |
Do Indian students need to maintain a minimum GPA for scholarships at UOB Dubai?
No, Uni of Birmingham Dubai does not have a minimum GPA or grade requirement for scholarships. The scholarships are awarded automatically, based on admission application. No additonal application is required.
Scholarships cannot be deferred and will not apply to any re-sit exams.
Does the University of Birmingham Dubai offer fully funded scholarships to Indian students?
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.
Can I transfer from the University of Birmingham Dubai campus to its campus in the UK?
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.
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