Checkout the Cost of Studying in UAE for Indian Students....
Apr 18, 2025 04:20:15
Public universities: AED 27,000 – AED 50,000/year (~USD 7,300 – 13,600)
Private universities: AED 37,500 – AED 90,000/year (~USD 10,200 – 24,500)
Top international universities (like NYU Abu Dhabi): Can go up to AED 100,000+ (~USD 27,200+), though some offer scholarships.
On-campus housing: AED 12,000 – 35,000/year (~USD 3,300 – 9,500)
Off-campus (shared apartment): AED 25,000 – 60,000/year (~USD 6,800 – 16,300), depending on location (Dubai and Abu Dhabi are more expensive)
Food: AED 1,000 – 2,500/month (~USD 270 – 680)
Transport: AED 250 – 500/month (~USD 70 – 135) – more if you use taxis or drive
Miscellaneous (entertainment, clothes, phone, etc.): AED 500 – 1,000/month (~USD 135 – 270)
Student visa (renewed annually): AED 3,000 – 7,000 (~USD 800 – 1,900), includes medical insurance and processing
Moderate lifestyle: AED 55,000 – 90,000 (~USD 15,000 – 24,500)
Comfortable lifestyle or premium university: AED 100,000+ (~USD 27,200+)
Private universities: AED 37,500 – AED 90,000/year
( INR 8.5 lakh – 20.3 lakh/year)
Postgraduate Programs (Master’s):
Public universities: AED 30,000 – AED 55,000/year
( INR 6.8 lakh – 12.4 lakh/year)
Private universities: AED 45,000 – AED 100,000/year
( INR 10.1 lakh – 22.6 lakh/year)
University |
Estimated Tuition (per year) |
Notes |
|---|---|---|
|
University of Dubai |
AED 36,000 – 70,000 |
Offers business, IT, engineering |
|
American University in Dubai (AUD) |
AED 80,000 – 100,000 |
Well-known, U.S. curriculum |
|
Manipal Academy of Higher Education – Dubai Campus |
AED 28,000 – 55,000 |
Popular among Indian students |
|
Heriot-Watt University Dubai |
AED 58,000 – 95,000 |
UK-based, good for engineering/business |
|
University of Sharjah |
AED 30,000 – 50,000 |
Public university, lower tuition |
|
Type |
Monthly Cost |
Notes |
|---|---|---|
|
On-campus hostel |
AED 1,000 – 3,000 |
(~INR 22,700 – 68,000) – often includes utilities |
|
Shared apartment (off-campus) |
AED 1,500 – 4,000 |
(~INR 34,000 – 91,000) – cheaper if shared with roommates |
|
Studio apartment (solo) |
AED 3,500 – 7,000 |
(~INR 80,000 – 1.6 lakh) – more privacy, higher cost |
Type |
Monthly Cost |
Notes |
|---|---|---|
|
Groceries (home-cooked) |
AED 600 – 1,000 |
(~INR 13,500 – 22,700) |
|
Eating out (budget) |
AED 500 – 1,200 |
(~INR 11,300 – 27,200) – Indian restaurants are widely available |
|
Meal plan (campus) |
AED 800 – 1,200 |
(~INR 18,000 – 27,000) – if available |
Type |
Monthly Cost |
Notes |
|---|---|---|
|
Public transport (metro, bus) |
AED 150 – 300 |
(~INR 3,400 – 6,800) – student discounts available |
|
Taxi or Uber |
AED 500 – 800 |
(~INR 11,300 – 18,000) – occasional use recommended |
|
Car rental (optional) |
AED 1,500+ |
(~INR 34,000+) – not usually necessary for students |
Service |
Monthly Cost |
Notes |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet + electricity (off-campus) |
AED 400 – 800 |
(~INR 9,000 – 18,000) |
|
Mobile data plan |
AED 100 – 200 |
(~INR 2,200 – 4,500) |
Expense |
Monthly Cost |
Notes |
|---|---|---|
|
Entertainment, shopping, gym |
AED 300 – 600 |
(~INR 6,800 – 13,500) |
|
Books, stationery |
AED 100 – 300 |
(~INR 2,200 – 6,800) |
Lifestyle |
Monthly Cost |
In INR (approx) |
|---|---|---|
|
Budget |
AED 2,500 – 3,500 |
INR 56,000 – 79,000 |
|
Moderate |
AED 3,500 – 5,000 |
INR 79,000 – 1.13 lakh |
|
Comfortable |
AED 5,000 – 7,000+ |
INR 1.13 lakh – 1.6 lakh+ |
Cook at home – groceries are cheaper than eating out.
Share accommodation – it cuts rent and utility bills.
Use student discounts – on metro cards, entertainment, and events.
Compare money transfer services – for getting money from India efficiently (like Wise, Western Union, etc.).
