Student Life
AUE prides itself on being a student-centric institution. This means that university life is designed to be as student focused as possible, with numerous student clubs and sports teams in operation, and campus events happening throughout the year. In addition, the university is situated in Dubai, one of the safest and most cosmopolitan cities in the Middle East that offers no end of world-class entertainment, from restaurants and amusements to arts and culture. As an AUE student, you will find yourself not only at one of the region’s topmost academic institutions, but at the gateway to the world.
The approximate cost breakdown for the average AUE student living in Dubai is presented below.
ESTIMATED LIVING COST
Tuition Fees
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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS ≈40,000 to 60,000 AED per year
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GRADUATE PROGRAMS ≈60,000 to 80,000 AED per year
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ACCOMODATION ≈15,000 to 30,000 AED per year
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COST OF LIVING ≈36,000 AED per year
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TRANSPORTATION ≈6,000 AED per year
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AIRLINE TICKETS ≈2,000 to 4,000 AED (depending on destinations)
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UTILITY BILLS ≈12,000 AED per year
20+
Student organizations
and clubs on campus
80+
Public programs every
year
2k
Students living in on-
campus housing
ESTIMATED LIVING COST
Most non-UAE nationals will need to apply for a study visa in order to study at AUE. Students can easily apply for a student visa by providing the following documents to the PR office:
- A copy of their study schedule over the course of a regular semester (with a minimum of 9 CHR).
- A clear copy of their passport.
- A passport sized photo on a white background.
- Current visa details, if applicable (e.g., a copy of their tourist visa).
In addition, the following fees must be paid:
- 4,200 AED (student visa fees)
- 5,500 AED (refundable deposit)
- 1,000 AED (health insurance fees)
ESTIMATED LIVING COST
All AUE students must be covered by private health insurance.
- Students who apply for a university student visa can apply to be covered by the university’s health insurance provider, at a yearly cost of 1,000 AED.
- Students who arrive on a family visa can apply to be covered by their family’s health insurance provider.
- Students who arrive on a work visa can apply to be covered by the health insurance network of their visa sponsor
