MBA in UAE- Top Universities, Application Process, Cost, Scholarships, Job Prospects

MBA in UAE is a 1–2 year postgraduate degree offered by universities like American University of Sharjah, University of Sharjah, Abu Dhabi University and others. The 1-year program is best suited for working professionals, while the 2-year degree suitable for fresh UG graduates.

You can also apply to global campuses of universities such as NYU Stern, University of Wollongong, Middlesex University and De Montfort. If you are seeking admissions in top b schools but failed to meet the minimum requirements, then you can consider applying to these universities. In fact, an MBA at NYU Stern in UAE allows you to pursue your first year in Dubai and 2nd year in New York City.

The cost of studying in UAE is affordable for Indian students compared to all the major study destinations including USA, UK, Australia and Canada. As an Indian student, you are likely to pay around 46,360 to 171,270 AED (10.59 lakhs to 39.14 lakhs INR) for a complete MBA program in UAE. Unlike the UK, USA and Canada where the MBA program cost around 48 lakhs to 1 Cr INR for the complete program.

Given below are eligible criteria for MBA in UAE:

• Bachelor’s degree with 3.0 GPA (85%)
• Applicants with GPA between 2.0-2.99 (65-84%) can be admitted on a conditional basis. You need 3.0 GPA in 9 credit bearing courses each semester to meet the following condition.
• IELTS- 6.0-6.5 or TOEFL IBT- 79-80

Dubai being a hub for several multinational companies is a great choice for pursuing an MBA degree. The graduates with this degree typically secure jobs in companies like Amazon, HSBC, DAMAC properties etc. After completing an MBA in UAE, you can expect a starting salary between 87,000 to 96,000 AED (19.88 lakhs to 21.93 lakhs INR) per annum. Moreover, you won't have to pay income tax while working in the UAE unlike countries like the USA where you might pay an income tax of more than 20%.