Study in Dubai from India

To secure your Dubai student visa, simply coordinate with your university; they take care of the application for you. They will file most of the paperwork for your Dubai student visa. This is how it works:

1. Receive your unconditional offer from a licensed university
2. Your university applies for your entry permit 
3. You travel to the UAE once your entry permit is issued
4. Your entry permit (eVisa) is typically processed within 7-10 days and grants a 45-60-day validity period.
5. Mandatory blood test and chest X-ray at an approved center
6. Biometrics and Emirates ID processing: Processing of residence visa with a stamp of approval that is usually valid for one year and can be renewed every year while on the program.
7. The attestation process by the UAE Ministry of Education (mandatory for Indian degrees and usually costing between INR 12,000-15,000) should be completed before or upon arrival in the UAE to get the programme approval, and it is known as Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications Issued Outside the UAE-Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

Dubai visa costs

• The visa package usually costs AED 8,000-9,000.
• In addition, most universities require a deposit for issuing an admission confirmation. This starts from AED 3,000 (INR 80,000) and above.
• Most universities ask for only 25 percent of the first-year tuition fees as the down payment. The rest, you can pay in installments.
• In some universities, you can also get an early enrollment discount of up to AED 10,000.

What Documents Are Required for a Dubai Student Visa?

• Passport
• Academic certificates
• An IELTS score of 5.5 to 6.5 is required. But many Dubai universities waive this if you scored 70%+ in English in Class 12.
• Admission/offer letter
• Passport-size photographs
• Proof of finances, where required
• Medical fitness documentation
• Health insurance, where applicable

Outstanding students may qualify for a UAE Golden Visa of up to 10 years, administered by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP) under the Golden Residency programme.

Based on current published criteria:

• Graduates of a UAE Class A university: minimum GPA of 3.5
• Graduates of a UAE Class B university: minimum GPA of 3.8
• Graduates of a globally top-100 ranked university (as classified by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research): minimum GPA of 3.5

This is a self-sponsored visa, so it doesn't require an employer. Eligibility rules and the top-100 university list are set by the Ministry and can change

Step 1: Course Selection

You will be asked to identify your preferred course of study and reason/s for choosing it. Our study abroad consultants will help you match your academic and professional aspirations with realistic courses available in Dubai, considering your budget.

Step 2: Shortlisting Universities

Not every university offers the same standard of education, so as Dubai study abroad consultants, we take care of shortlisting the best value universities for your course of choice. Gradstar study overseas consultants ensure you apply only to those educational institutions that can give you value for money.

Step 3: Eligibility Assessment

Each institution has different entry requirements depending on the course you are applying for; we will advise you on all aspects of the application that may affect your eligibility and cross-check them against your academic records.

Step 4: Document Preparation

Our study abroad education consultants will help you prepare the required documents needed to apply to universities in Dubai, including statements of purpose, passport copies, offer letters, and other supporting documents.

Step 5: Application Submission

Different universities have different online application procedures, requirements, and deadlines. Gradstar study overseas consultants will submit your application on your behalf and ensure that nothing is overlooked.

Step 6: Receiving Your Offer

We understand that different offers can vary significantly depending on the fees, scholarships, and start dates, among other factors.

The Gradstar study abroad team will help you evaluate the offer before accepting it. You will typically receive an offer within a week of application submission, and offers can be either conditional or unconditional.

Step 7: Visa and Residency Formalities

The university will sponsor your entry permit to the UAE, and you will be required to complete additional medical tests, provide finger scans, and other visa-related formalities. Our study overseas consultants will assist and guide you through the visa and residency formalities.

Step 8: Fly Off to Dubai

Your Gradstar study abroad consultant will walk you through a pre-departure checklist that will enable you to settle down in Dubai smoothly. Instead of focusing on the hassles of getting settled, you can focus on getting your dream education.