Holders of one of the following qualifications can enroll in bachelor's degree programs:

• High school diploma (completed 12th standard)

• Associate degree diploma (post-secondary diploma)

Yes, holders of the temporary certificate, whose certificate has been signed by the office administrator and bears the stamp and signature of the director of the relevant educational unit, can register conditionally. They must submit a commitment to deliver the original certificate by the end of the first semester at the latest. In case of failure to adhere to the provided commitment, the student will be prevented from continuing their education.

No, none of the applicants for continuous bachelor's degree programs are allowed to register and engage in studies as students even conditionally without having the certificate.

The duration of bachelor's degree programs is considered to be 4 years, and with proper planning, students complete the program in 8 academic semesters.

Yes, students must provide a score from one of the official language proficiency tests listed below for registration. Applicants who do not have a score for undergraduate programs must attend the university's English classes after determining their proficiency level.

The bachelor's degree program requires a minimum of:

• IELTS (Academic) score of 5.0, with no Writing and Speaking band less than 5.0, or

• PTE Academic score of 40, with no score lower than 40, or

• TOEFL (iBT) of 40, with no individual band less than 40

The master's degree program requires a minimum of:

• IELTS (Academic) score of 5.5, with no Writing and Speaking band less than 5.0, or

• PTE Academic score of 45, with no score lower than 40, or

• TOEFL (iBT) of 53, with no individual band less than 50

Classes at the Azad University Dubai Branch are organized in such a way that students who lack English proficiency are required to attend English language-strengthening classes throughout their studies. This is to enhance their ability to comprehend course materials and participate in English language examinations.

All classes are held in person, and in some special cases are held in blended learning (face-to-face and online).

Yes, Azad University Dubai offers scholarships to a limited number of undergraduate students who excelled academically in their schools.

Scholarships are also available for graduates of Azad University Dubai who wish to pursue postgraduate studies.

Yes, the Dubai Branch offers convenient housing solutions to enhance the student experience. We collaborate with a third-party provider to offer dormitories located in the "Academic City" area. These dormitories are equipped with various amenities, including a free shuttle service between the dormitory and the university. For more details, click here.

Yes, in addition to studying in person or virtually in their current field, undergraduate students can simultaneously study in another field at the same level at their university or another university unit.

Having a visa while you study is a legal requirement of the UAE. A Student Visa allows international students to live and study in the UAE, and is valid for 12 months and can be renewed annually.

You can get a UAE student visa through us, meaning we would sponsor you and ensure your documents are valid during the duration of your studies.

*The visa application process usually takes 15-20 working days as per the UAE’s immigration law.

If you already have a visa through other means, there is no requirement to apply for a student visa.

However, if you are applying to study at Azad University Dubai Branch from outside the UAE, you will need to apply for a student visa.

We handle your visa application for you, and although student visa applications are often successful, should the UAE government deny the student visa applicant for any reason, your spendings will be refunded to you 100% minus the AED 800 visa processing fees.

All our student visas come equipped with health insurance. In addition to these costs, there are fixed fees associated with handling student visa applications.

Student Visa & Health Insurance Fees

Applying from outside the UAE: AED 3,218

Applying from within the UAE: AED 4,898

Fixed fees

Deposit: AED 2,500 (returned after end of studies)

Service fee: AED 500

No, student visas are issued exclusively to students. There are currently no provisions for granting visas to the student’s family.