Zayed University – Dubai Campus

Zayed University is a UAE university with two campuses, in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. It is for school leavers, transfer students and graduates, Emirati and international, who want to study for a bachelor’s or master’s degree at the Dubai campus.

Colleges

The university’s website lists seven colleges: Arts and Creative Enterprises; Business; Communication and Media Sciences; Humanities and Social Sciences; Interdisciplinary Studies; Natural and Health Sciences; and Technological Innovation. Bachelor’s programmes include architecture, graphic design, interior design, accounting, finance, international studies, psychology, public health and nutrition, and information technology. Graduate programmes include master’s degrees in cybersecurity, psychology, communication and diplomacy.

Undergraduate admission 2026–2027

• UAE Ministry of Education and American curriculum: no minimum overall high school average, but subject requirements apply.
• British curriculum: at least 2 A-Levels at grade C or higher, not counting Arabic and Islamic Studies.
• IB Diploma: at least 24 points. BTEC Level 3 Diploma: at least 2 Merits.
• Many programmes ask for at least 80% in Grade 12 English (or TOEFL iBT 72), and some for at least 80% in Grade 12 Mathematics (or SAT Math 530).

Fees

As published by the university, self-funded national students and international students pay AED 2,500 per credit hour, plus an application fee of AED 250 plus VAT. UAE national students in the government scholarship scheme receive full tuition funding for up to five academic years. Fees can be paid in instalments: 50% by the end of the add/drop week, then two payments of 25%.

Good to know

• Requirements differ by programme, so check the table for your chosen degree before applying.
• For national students, funded seats depend on availability, with preference for recent graduates and higher grades.
• Applications and enquiries are made online through the university’s website.
• Dubai campus postal address: P.O. Box 19282, Dubai. Dubai phone +971 4 402 1111, toll-free 800 929338, email [email protected].

Description written from official sources, checked 24 October 2026: zu.ac.ae. Confirm details with the business before you go.