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About American University in Dubai
American University in Dubai is a Private university in UAE, ranked #620 in the QS World University Rankings 2027. We confirm the exact fees, intakes and entry requirements for your profile — free.
Indicative tuition: AED106,050 / year · Scholarships can reduce this — we confirm what you qualify for, free.
At a glance
Institution
Private
Typical intakes in UAE
Sep, Jan
Entry requirements
Bachelor's applicants need an attested high-school transcript covering the last three years showing a good academic standard, and IELTS Academic 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 79 (IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 68 admits with a developmental English course). Master's applicants need a bachelor's degree with GPA 3.0/4.0 and IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79 or EmSAT English 1550. Some programmes (e.g. engineering, biology) have extra subject requirements.
Indicative for international postgraduate applicants — your counsellor confirms the exact cut-offs and English scores for your chosen programme, free.
Programmes at American University in Dubai
American University in Dubai offers a wide range of programmes for international students. We confirm the exact courses, tuition and entry requirements that fit your profile — free.
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Aga Khan Foundation ·PGPrivate / FoundationLoan scholarshipDates varyNeed-based award, typically 50% grant and 50% loan, covering tuition and living costs (indicative — confirm on source)
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Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation ·PGPrivate / FoundationPartial awardDates varyCovers tuition, living costs and one-way travel up to around USD 100,000 total (indicative — confirm on source)
Award
Window not confirmed — check the official pageVerified26 Sep 2026Official source
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The J. N. Tata Endowment for the Higher Education of Indians ·PGPrivate / FoundationLoan scholarshipDates varyLoan scholarship up to around INR 10 lakh plus a gift/travel grant; repayable (indicative — confirm on source)
Award
Window not confirmed — check the official pageVerified26 Sep 2026Official source
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American University in Dubai — FAQs
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Indicative tuition is around AED106,050 per year for international students. Your counsellor confirms the exact fee for your chosen programme — free.
Bachelor's applicants need an attested high-school transcript covering the last three years showing a good academic standard, and IELTS Academic 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 79 (IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 68 admits with a developmental English course). Master's applicants need a bachelor's degree with GPA 3.0/4.0 and IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79 or EmSAT English 1550. Some programmes (e.g. engineering, biology) have extra subject requirements.
The main intakes across UAE are Sep, Jan. American University in Dubai sets its own dates per course — we confirm the exact intake and deadline for your shortlist. Apply early: documents, funds and visa processing all take time.
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