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American University in Dubai Fees for Indian Students

AUD (Dubai) is known for US-accredited private university in Dubai Media City. Below: tuition, living costs in Dubai, the total in rupees and loan options.

  • Total ≈ ₹35 lakh – ₹41 lakh
  • Tuition AED 70,000 – AED 90,000 a year
  • Intakes: September (main)
  • Typical loan ₹25 lakh – ₹37 lakh

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How much does AUD cost for Indian students?

A 1-year master's at American University in Dubai costs about ₹35 lakh – ₹41 lakh in total for an Indian student: tuition of AED 70,000 – AED 90,000 a year, living costs of about AED 62,500 a year and one-time visa and travel costs of ₹1.2 lakh – ₹2.2 lakh. Most families borrow ₹25 lakh – ₹37 lakh and cover the rest from savings or scholarships.

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Official sources: American University in Dubai — official website · UAE Government portal — Education

AUD at a glance

Location
Dubai, Dubai
Type
Private university
Known for
US-accredited private university in Dubai Media City
Tuition (international)
AED 70,000 – AED 90,000 a year
Living costs used
AED 62,500 a year
Total for 1 year
₹35 lakh – ₹41 lakh
Intakes
September (main), January (many universities)
English tests
IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university
Work during study
Part-time work with university permission and an approved work permit
After graduation
Graduates can move to an employment visa; outstanding graduates may qualify for a Golden Visa
Official website
aud.edu

Fee breakdown

AUD cost for Indian students

1-year master's, at AED 1 ≈ ₹25.6. Tuition varies by program — use the figure on your offer letter.

AUD cost for Indian students
CostPer yearTotal (1 year)
TuitionAED 70,000 – AED 90,000 a year₹18 lakh – ₹23 lakh
Living costsAED 62,500 a year₹16 lakh
One-time costs (visa, flights, deposits)—₹1.2 lakh – ₹2.2 lakh
Total—₹35 lakh – ₹41 lakh

Popular programs

Programs Indian students choose at AUD

Master's in Business Analytics

Business Analytics sits between data science and management — you learn analytics tools and apply them to marketing, finance, operations and strategy.

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AUD vs similar universities in Dubai

The 6 closest by total cost; 6 of them cost less in total.

AUD vs similar universities in Dubai
UniversityCityTuition a yearTotal in ₹
AUD (this page)DubaiAED 70,000 – AED 90,000₹35 lakh – ₹41 lakh
Birmingham DubaiDubaiAED 70,000 – AED 110,000₹32 lakh – ₹43 lakh
RIT DubaiDubaiAED 70,000 – AED 95,000₹32 lakh – ₹39 lakh
Murdoch DubaiDubaiAED 60,000 – AED 80,000₹33 lakh – ₹39 lakh
Curtin DubaiDubaiAED 60,000 – AED 80,000₹33 lakh – ₹39 lakh
CUDDubaiAED 60,000 – AED 80,000₹33 lakh – ₹39 lakh
University of DubaiDubaiAED 60,000 – AED 80,000₹33 lakh – ₹39 lakh

Living there

Living costs in Dubai

Tax-free Gulf city with a large Indian community. A room in shared housing usually costs AED 2,000 – AED 3,500 a month, and a realistic yearly budget is AED 53,700 – AED 71,700.

For the cost table we use AED 62,500 a year — planning figure for Dubai: shared housing, food, transport and insurance. During your studies you can work part-time work with university permission and an approved work permit.

Funding

How Indian students fund AUD

Typical loan: ₹25 lakh – ₹37 lakh. EMIs on a ₹31 lakh loan start after the course and moratorium.

How Indian students fund AUD
Interest rate7 years10 years15 years
9%₹49,876₹39,269₹31,442
10.5%₹52,268₹41,830₹34,267
12%₹54,723₹44,476₹37,205

Timeline

Applying to AUD for the September 2027 intake

  1. 01

    10–12 months before

    Take IELTS; shortlist programs at AUD and similar universities.

  2. 02

    8–10 months before

    Write your SOP, request two or three LORs and prepare transcripts.

  3. 03

    6–9 months before

    Apply on AUD's application portal and to scholarships.

  4. 04

    4–6 months before

    Accept the offer, pay the deposit and start the education loan (₹25 lakh – ₹37 lakh).

  5. 05

    2–4 months before

    Apply for the Student residence visa, sponsored by the university: your university sponsors and files the student residence visa.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

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Tuition is AED 70,000 – AED 90,000 a year for international students. With living costs the total for a 1-year master's is about ₹35 lakh – ₹41 lakh.

At AED 1 ≈ ₹25.6, a year's tuition is about ₹18 lakh – ₹23 lakh. Exchange rates move, so we recalculate with the live rate before you pay.

Of the 6 universities closest to it in cost, 6 cost less in total and 0 cost more. AUD's tuition is above the middle of our Dubai list.

Yes, within visa rules: part-time work with university permission and an approved work permit. Part-time income helps with living costs but shouldn't be counted on for tuition.

Often, yes — private banks and NBFCs lend unsecured amounts for many universities if the co-applicant's income is steady. Larger amounts at the lowest rates usually need collateral. Most families borrow ₹25 lakh – ₹37 lakh.

September (main), January (many universities). Start preparing 10–12 months ahead; popular programs fill early.

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