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Study and living cost in the United Arab Emirates

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Study and living expenses in the United Arab Emerates


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Study expenses

The cost of higher education in the UAE ranges largely depending on the choices students make: from where they study to what they study, even to what degree level their studies are directing them toward.

On average, undergraduate students should expect to spend between 19,000 AED and 35,000 AED per semester, without any scholarships. Meanwhile, students entering into a graduate degree in the UAE should expect a slightly higher semesterly cost of between 27,500 AED and 37,500 AED, without any scholarships.

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Living and accommodation costs

The location a student chooses will directly affect the cost of living in the UAE. Most universities and colleges are in major cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi, where rent and cost of living are slightly higher than other destinations across the small nation. In these settings, rent can be approximately 2000 to 2500 AED per month.

Other things to consider when living in the UAE are day-to-day expenses, such as shopping, nightlife, alcohol, and restaurants. These tend to be pretty average, with the exception of alcohol, which comes at a higher cost due to the UAE’s religious culture.

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