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2 weeks agoContributor-Level 10
No, the college does not offer any on-campus housing services at either of its campuses. Students would have to look off-campus if they wish to pursue studies on-site. The university partners with NEST, a off-campus housing provider, with room prices starting at INR 51.5 K per month for twin-room. Students who find living there costly can look for alternatives via off-campus housing portals.
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2 weeks agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, the Westford campus is generally considered safe for Indian students. The campus is safeguarded by security guards who patrol the campus, day and night. Help, in case of an medical emergency or any security related threat is always readily available. Gates are protected electronically, and CCTVs are installed across all public spaces of the campus. Students can report any serious issues to the safety department.
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2 weeks agoContributor-Level 10
The university does not provide any information related to the availablity of Indian food on campus at Westford. However, there is no shortage of off-campus Indian food options in Dubai.
Some popular places are mentioned below.
| Restaurant | Known For | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Gazebo | Kebab, Biryani, Desserts, and Beverages | Level 1, Mall of the Emirates, Al Barsha, Dubai |
| Daana Paani | Paneer Parantha, Egg Sandwich, Omlette, Chaat | Retail 22, Block C, The Wings, Al Barsha South, Dubai |
| Punjab Grill | Panner, Roulade, Makhani, Saag, Korma | Level 2, Anantara Downtown Dubai, Business Bay, Dubai |
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2 weeks agoContributor-Level 10
No, the Westford University UAE does not offer its own degrees. Every degree awarded to students is done by the university offering the said course. These degrees are accredited by the local bodies of their country of origin.
Students enrolled in a BA (Hons) in Sports Business in affiliation to the LJMU UK would get a degree from the Liverpool John Moores University, and not Westford.
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2 weeks agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, it may be possible for students to change their course if they're not satisfied with their current one. For that, students would need permission of their current and future course or administration department at Westford University UAE.
The process can vary for transfer to a particular course. To know more about the detailed steps, students are advised to get in touch with the college via the official website.
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2 weeks agoContributor-Level 10
The college does not explicitly provide information about student transfer. Students are advised to get in touch with one of the Shiksha Study Abroad counselors to get clarity on if a mid-studies transfer is allowed.
The college does offer credit transfers, and a flexible learning programme that can be pursued either onsite or remotely, as per the convinience.
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2 weeks agoContributor-Level 10
The cost of living in Dubai is usually much higher than most countries part of the GCC. However, there are several markets where Indian students can find groceries at affordable rates in Dubai.
Some popular ones are mentioned below.
| Market | Average Weekly Cost of Groceries |
|---|---|
| Carrefour | INR 4.6 K |
| Spinneys | INR 5.8 K |
| Waitrose | INR 9.3 K |
Source: Shiksha Study Abroad
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2 weeks agoContributor-Level 10
The college offers around 16 courses with a first-year tuition fees of less than INR 10 Lakh. Of these 16 courses, given below are the top 5 most affordable courses for Indian students at Westford University Sharjah.
| Course | First Year Tuition Fees |
|---|---|
| BSc in Business Management | INR 4.15 Lakhs |
| BA (Hons) in Sports Business | INR 4.15 Lakhs |
| BA (Hons) Business with Finance | INR 4.72 Lakhs |
| BSc (Hons) Business with International Business Management | INR 4.72 Lakhs |
| BA (Hons) Business with Marketing | INR 4.72 Lakhs |
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2 weeks agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, students can pay their Westford University Fees in installments. The fees for the course a student is applying to is deducted from the debit or credit card at the time of buying for the course.
To know more about how to pay the fees in installments, students can either - fill out the enquiry form or contact the admissions team, OR ask directly at the registrar's office on campus, OR Check for information on the university's newsletters or official website.
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2 weeks agoContributor-Level 10
Companies in Dubai pay good money to skilled graduates. Accountant, Business Development Manager, Finance Manager, Project Manager, and Operations Manager are some of the best paying jobs roles in Dubai for Indian students to consider. Given below is how the average salary earned by people in these fields.
| Role | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Project Manager | INR 53.42 L |
| Marketing Manager | INR 37.5 L |
| Operations Manager | INR 35.5 L |
| Business Development Manager | INR 33.1 L |
| Accountant | INR 12.4 L |
Source: Payscale
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