The following documents are required to process the visa:

• Photocopies of Passport about 4 in number.

• Once the student arrives in the UAE, he/she has to submit three copies of passport with an entry visa stamp. 

• An offer letter which is an evidence of acceptance to UAE tertiary institute 

• Evidence of funds in the form of bank statements. 

• In case the student plans to live in the university provided accommodation, then a tenancy agreement is required. 

• A photocopy or softcopy of the tuition fee receipt for the program selected for the current year. 

• Visa fee copy for the current year study of the intended course. 

• An attestation of the under graduation for the students intending to apply for the post-graduation. 

• Medical test results taken at an authorized UAE medical center

1. What is the visa validity?

• If a student stays out of the UAE for longer than six months, their student residence visa becomes invalid and they will be denied entry to the UAE until it is canceled. Usually, the sponsor will report the visa holder to the immigration authorities.

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2. Can a student work with studies in Dubai?

If you are in Dubai as an international student and pursuing education on a student permit, then you are officially not allowed to work in Dubai. You can work in Dubai with an internship offer with prior permission from their respective universities. Some universities help and support students to get internship programs.

 

3. Where is the best place to study in Dubai?

Dubai has excellent education programs at an affordable fees due to the education-friendly government policies. The education system is at par with global standards. Dubai is certainly an ideal place to study your dream course.

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4. What happens when your student visa expires?

The UAE government approved a student visa for five years for all the meritorious students who scored 95% and above in their academics. University students should score a 3.75 GPA in their graduation. The minimum age for applying for a student visa is 18 years.

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For all the other students, the visa is issued for one-year and later renewed subject to a certificate of renewal from the university. The visa can be renewed as long as he/she is a university student and has not completed the education for which he/she has gone.

 

5. Which courses are in demand in Dubai?

Dubai’s economy is growing. The fantastic city has a lot of infrastructural growth. The city is a smart digital city with many technological embedments. The education system is also focused on city development. In such a scenario, Engineering is the most demanded course, followed by business administration, medical sciences, and then information technology.

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In engineering, civil engineering is in most demand, followed by mechanical engineering and petroleum engineering. In the business administration stream, marketing is in demand. Finance, accounting, and quality management are in the queue for demand. In the medical sciences domain, medicine and surgery have a lot of demand in Dubai.  IT-related education, networking, information security, and information systems are in demand. In the other streams, early childhood education, followed by English teaching, is in demand.

 

6. What is a Long-term visa for outstanding students?

The government of UAE has introduced a 5-year visa program for students falling under the "Outstanding" category. In order to meet the eligibility, candidates need to possess the below requirements:

Should graduate with a 95% grade from a secondary school.

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At Least a 3.75 GPA from the universities within and outside of the UAE.

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Note: For male children who are above 18 years, the UAE government doesn’t allow for any sponsorship.

 

However, it can be excluded, if the duration of the study is a minimum of a year or if the education is from a UAE institution. And, there are no restrictions on females from receiving sponsorship.

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7. What are the requirements for studying MBA Courses in Dubai?

Requirements for MBA Courses in Dubai:

• A minimum of 2-3 years of work experience is needed for getting an admission to MBA in Business Schools in Dubai.

• A bachelor's degree or similar can be accepted if you are having a minimum of 65 percent.

• The students will be called for an interview before the final process of selection.

• Need to submit LOR, mark sheets of previous classes, essays, and predicted grades.

 

8. What are the requirements for studying for a Master's in Dubai?

Requirements for Master's Courses in Dubai:

• There is no need for GRE or GMAT for most of the Dubai universities.

• You need to score at least 55 percent to obtain admission to a top university

• You need to prove your language proficiency, a band score of at least 6.5.

• Need to submit LOR, mark sheets of previous classes, essays, and predicted grades.

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9. What are the requirements for studying Under-graduation in Dubai?

Requirements for Under-graduation:

• The score requirement varies but mostly ranges between 60-75 percent.

• Take an examination for IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum score requirement is 6.0.

• Most of the undergraduate-level applications are done separately on the website of the respective university.

• Need to submit LOR, mark sheets of previous classes, essays, and predicted grades.