Master of Business Administration in International Business

Master of Business Administration in International Business is a postgraduate (master's) course in business & management at Curtin University Dubai in Dubai, Dubai (UAE). It takes 16 months, with intakes in February and August/September (2026 calendar).

Curtin University Dubai is a private institution, ranked 183 in the world in the QS World University Rankings (parent: Curtin University) 2026. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is AED 86,625 a year, about ₹21.7 lakh. Over 1.5 years that is roughly AED 129,938 (≈ ₹32.5 lakh) before any yearly increase.

AED 115,500 total programme fee including VAT, shown per 12 months (÷16×12)

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Dubai (UAE) as a whole: AED 45,000–100,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

General entry requirements at Curtin University Dubai for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• A recognised bachelor's degree; check the academic requirements document for the grade needed for your course.
• The Graduate Certificate in Business Fundamentals (5 months) is a shorter postgraduate option.
• Qualified applicants receive an offer letter and acceptance pack.

For this course: IELTS or TOEFL required; Curtin Dubai's minimum scores are in its academic requirements document, so confirm with admissions.

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This course starts in: February and August/September (2026 calendar).

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Dubai (UAE), then arrange accommodation.

• Completed application form
• Transcripts of all completed qualifications
• Certified copies of IELTS or TOEFL scores, if applicable
• Two passport-size photographs
• Passport copy with the visa page

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  Undergraduate

  Value: Merit-based reduction on tuition (amount not published)

  Students who excelled in their high school exams. Apply with the application form and a supporting letter.

  Official page

• Professional Excellence Scholarship

  Postgraduate

  Value: Not published

  A distinguished undergraduate record or a substantial contribution to society through leadership.

  Official page

• Women in STEM

  Undergraduate

  Value: Not published

  High-achieving women entering Engineering, IT, Cyber Security or Psychological Science.

  Official page

• Dubai Top Achievers Scholarship Program

  Not stated

  Value: Fully funded; two awards a year for three years

  High-achieving students from any high school curriculum; open to all nationalities.

  Official page

• Early Bird Bursary

  All levels

  Value: Not published

  Early applicants who receive an offer and register within the offer conditions.

  Official page

Curtin University Dubai is the UAE campus of Curtin University, which is based in Western Australia. Curtin and Transnational Academic Group launched the campus in 2018. It is permitted by Dubai's KHDA, which gave it a 5-star rating in 2022, and received its initial institutional licence from the UAE's Commission for Academic Accreditation in January 2025.

The campus teaches business, commerce, IT, cyber security, psychology, design, architecture and mechanical engineering at bachelor's level, and one-year master's degrees in artificial intelligence and cyber security, an MBA in International Business and a Master of Engineering Management. Curtin says the curriculum mirrors its Australian campus in most cases.

Business & Management courses at other universities in Dubai (UAE)

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)abu-dhabi-university-dubai-campus1 year (30 credit hours, six terms); evening and weekend · AED 88,200 / year
• Master of Project Managementabu-dhabi-university-dubai-campus2 years (30 credit hours); evening · AED 44,100 / year
• Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)american-university-in-dubaiAbout 2 years full time (36 credit hours, 12 courses) · AED 86,940 / year
• Master of Science in Innovation Managementamerican-university-in-dubai10 courses (AUD does not state the length on the fee page) · AED 144,900 / year
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)Amity University Dubai1 year (30 credit hours) · AED 66,000 / year
• MBABITS Pilani, Dubai Campus2 years (3 semesters of classes + internship or dissertation) · AED 33,600 / year

More courses at Curtin University Dubai

• Master of Artificial Intelligence12 months · AED 84,000 / year
• Master of Cyber Security12 months · AED 84,000 / year
• Bachelor of Science (Information Technology)3 years · AED 60,900 / year
• Bachelor of Science (Cyber Security)3 years · AED 60,900 / year
• Master of Engineering Management16 months · AED 68,513 / year
• Bachelor of Commerce – Accounting and Finance (Double Major)3 years · AED 60,900 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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