Study abroad at Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is the visionary capital of the United Arab Emirates and a world-leading hub for research, advanced technology, energy transition, and artificial intelligence. Abu Dhabi hosts elite world-ranked national and international branch institutions, including Khalifa University (ranked in the global top 200 for Engineering), New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI - the world's first dedicated AI research university), and Zayed University. Degrees are taught 100% in English with prestigious CAA accreditation. Students enjoy unmatched safety, state-of-the-art campus facilities, zero income tax, generous research grants, and 5-to-10-year UAE Golden Visa pathways for high-achieving graduates.

Tuition fees in Abu Dhabi vary depending on the institution. Undergraduate bachelor's degree programs in Business, Humanities, and IT range from AED 40,000 to AED 80,000 per year (approx. US$10,900–$21,800). Engineering and Computer Science programs at Khalifa University range between AED 55,000 and AED 90,000 per year. Fully funded master's and PhD scholarships (covering 100% tuition and living stipends) are available at MBZUAI and Khalifa University for competitive applicants. Campus student dormitories cost between AED 1,200 and AED 2,800 per month. General monthly living expenses range between AED 2,500 and AED 4,800.

International students receive a Student Residence Visa sponsored directly by their accredited university in Abu Dhabi via the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP). Key steps include: official admission offer, passing the preventive medical fitness examination, obtaining local health insurance, and completing biometrics to issue the Emirates ID Card. High achievers with a GPA of 3.75+ are eligible for the 10-year UAE Golden Visa.