University of Dubai
About University of Dubai
University of Dubai is a private university in Dubai Academic City, off Emirates Road at Exit 49. Founded in 1997 and owned by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, it offers more than 26 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programmes in business, law, IT and engineering. It is for school leavers, working professionals and graduate students.
Colleges
- Dubai Business School
- College of Engineering and Information Technology
- College of Law
The university lists accreditation or approval from the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), AACSB, ABET (EAC and CAC commissions) and CIPD.
Undergraduate entry requirements
As published on the university’s how-to-apply page:
- All applicants: completed Grades 10 to 12; non-native English speakers need IELTS Academic 5.0 overall.
- Business Administration: 80% or more in high-school English, or a pass in the UD English Proficiency Test.
- Engineering: 80% or more in English, Maths and Physics, plus Biology or Chemistry.
- Information Technology: 80% or more in English, or a pass in the UD English test.
- Law: IELTS Academic 6.5 and 70% or more in high-school Maths.
Graduate programmes need a bachelor’s degree and IELTS 6.0, or a letter confirming English was the medium of instruction.
How to apply
- Create an account on the online application portal and upload your documents.
- The admissions team reviews the application and issues an offer, which may be conditional.
- Accept the offer and pay the non-refundable admission fee.
- Receive student credentials, attend orientation and register for courses.
Undergraduate documents include attested Grade 10 to 12 certificates, a Ministry of Education equivalency where applicable, English test results, passport and Emirates ID copies and four photos.
Good to know
- The scholarships page lists scholarships and discounts, including for UAE and GCC nationals, government employees and high-achieving students.
- Main phone +971 4 556 6800; WhatsApp +971 50 393 8863. Campus tours can be booked online.
- The university reports students from more than 40 nationalities and a LEED Zero Energy certified campus.
Description written from official sources, checked 24 October 2026: ud.ac.ae. Confirm details with the business before you go.
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