About the university
De Montfort University Dubai is the Dubai campus of De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester, UK, which traces its history to 1870. The campus is in Dubai Internet City and teaches foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate courses across business and law, health and life sciences, and technology, arts and culture.
Bachelor's degrees take three years and include computer science, cyber security, software engineering, accounting and finance, business management, economics, mechanical and electrical engineering, architecture, interior design, law and psychology. One-year master's degrees include artificial intelligence, data analytics, engineering management, project management, international business, marketing and an MBA (Global).
Indian students like DMU Dubai's three-year UK-style degrees, its clear Indian entry rules (65% in the best four Class 12 subjects for Computer Science, and an English waiver with 60% in Class 12 English) and its merit scholarships for CBSE students: 20% for 70%+, 25% for 80%+ and 30% for 90%+.
The campus is in Dubai Internet City, and DMU Dubai's partner residences provide transport to campus.
- Parent university
- De Montfort University, Leicester (founded 1870; 26,000 students and 2,600 staff)
- Type
- Branch campus of a UK university; private in the UAE
- Campus
- Building 12, Dubai Internet City
- Bachelor's tuition
- AED 63,614–77,338 a year, including VAT, guaranteed for the course
- Master's tuition
- AED 93,713 for a one-year master's (MBA Global AED 104,186), including VAT
- Intakes
- September for all courses; January for many
Rankings
QS World University Rankings (parent: De Montfort University) 2026
801–850 in the world
Popular courses with Indian students
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- AED 93,713
- Duration
- 1 year full time or 2 years part time
- Intakes
- January and September
- English
- IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band, or equivalent
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- AED 75,191
- Duration
- 3 years full time
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (5.5 in each band), TOEFL iBT 72 or PTE 58, or at least 60% in Class 12 English (CBSE, ISC, NIOS or state board), as on the Computer Science page
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- AED 93,713
- Duration
- 1 year full time or 2 years part time
- Intakes
- January and September
- English
- IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band, or equivalent
- Postgraduate
Master of Business Administration (Global) MBA
- Fee / year
- AED 104,186
- Duration
- 1 year full time or 2 years part time
- Intakes
- January and September
- English
- IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band, or equivalent
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- AED 75,191
- Duration
- 3 years full time
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (5.5 in each band), TOEFL iBT 72 or PTE 58, or at least 60% in Class 12 English (CBSE, ISC, NIOS or state board), as on the Computer Science page
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- AED 93,713
- Duration
- 1 year full time or 2 years part time
- Intakes
- January and September
- English
- IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band, or equivalent
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- AED 63,614
- Duration
- 3 years full time
- Intakes
- January and September
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (5.5 in each band), TOEFL iBT 72 or PTE 58, or at least 60% in Class 12 English (CBSE, ISC, NIOS or state board), as on the Computer Science page
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- AED 93,713
- Duration
- 1 year full time or 2 years part time
- Intakes
- January and September
- English
- IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band, or equivalent
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (AED) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Analytics MSc | 1 year full time or 2 years part time | AED 93,713 | ≈ ₹23.4 lakh |
| Computer Science BSc (Hons) | 3 years full time | AED 75,191 | ≈ ₹18.8 lakh |
| Artificial Intelligence MSc | 1 year full time or 2 years part time | AED 93,713 | ≈ ₹23.4 lakh |
| Master of Business Administration (Global) MBA | 1 year full time or 2 years part time | AED 104,186 | ≈ ₹26 lakh |
| Cyber Security BSc (Hons) | 3 years full time | AED 75,191 | ≈ ₹18.8 lakh |
| Engineering Management MSc | 1 year full time or 2 years part time | AED 93,713 | ≈ ₹23.4 lakh |
| Business Management BA (Hons) | 3 years full time | AED 63,614 | ≈ ₹15.9 lakh |
| Project Management MSc | 1 year full time or 2 years part time | AED 93,713 | ≈ ₹23.4 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at De Montfort University Dubai with similar universities in Dubai (UAE).
Scholarships
- Undergraduate
Academic Merit Scholarship
Value: 20%, 25% or 30% of gross tuition
Eligibility: CBSE: 30% for 90%+, 25% for 80–89.9%, 20% for 70–79.9%. Renews each year if you average at least 70%.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate
International Students Scholarship
Value: Up to 40% of tuition (up to 50 students)
Eligibility: Non-UAE applicants who have lived overseas for the last 12 months and show excellence in academics, sport or community engagement. Usually for one year.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Postgraduate
Postgraduate Excellence Award
Value: Up to 30% of tuition
Eligibility: Postgraduate applicants with excellence in academics, sport or community engagement.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - All levels
Full Advance Payment Discount
Value: 3% of net annual tuition
Eligibility: Pay the full year in advance by cash, current-dated cheque or bank transfer before the deadline.
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Class 12 (CBSE, ICSE or other Indian boards) with a 65% average across your best four subjects, excluding Hindi or other local languages, for Computer Science; applicants with 60% or more may be interviewed. Check each course page.
- English: IELTS 6.0 (5.5 in each band), or 60% in Class 12 English from CBSE, ISC, NIOS or a state board.
- The one-year International Year Zero foundation (AED 46,305) is an alternative route into a degree.
- Apply online; the application processing fee is AED 525.
Postgraduate
- A bachelor's degree equivalent to a UK 2:2 honours degree in a relevant subject; relevant professional experience is considered individually.
- IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band, or equivalent.
- Master's courses run for one year full time or two years part time, starting in January or September.
Documents
- Online application and AED 525 processing fee
- Class 10 and 12 mark sheets (undergraduate) or degree certificate and transcripts (postgraduate)
- English test result, or Class 12 English marks for the waiver
- Passport copy
- AED 4,000 offer acceptance fee (deducted from tuition) from September 2026
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (undergraduate and postgraduate) |
| TOEFL iBT | 72 overall (17 listening and writing, 20 speaking, 18 reading), on the Computer Science page |
| PTE Academic | 58, on the Computer Science page |
| Class 12 English waiver | At least 60% in English from CBSE, ISC, NIOS or a state board may meet the undergraduate requirement |
Accommodation and living costs
DMU Dubai does not run its own halls. It lists partner providers close to Dubai Internet City: Yugo (Dubailand), ESAW (Al Khail Gate), The Myriad and KSK Homes (Dubai International Academic City) and Holiday Inn Express (Knowledge Village). Rooms are furnished, with separate male and female areas, 24/7 security and transport to campus. Prices are not published; contact the providers and mention DMU Dubai.
| Item | In AED | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Application processing feeNon-refundable | AED 525one-off | ≈ ₹13,125 |
| Offer acceptance feeDeducted from tuition | AED 4,000one-off | ≈ ₹1 lakh |
| International Year Zero foundationIncluding VAT | AED 46,305one year | ≈ ₹11.6 lakh |
Campus and location
DMU Dubai is in Building 12, Dubai Internet City.
- Three faculties: Business and Law; Health and Life Sciences; Technology, Arts and Culture.
- A campus transfers page covers moving between DMU campuses; ask DMU Dubai for current options.
- Partner student residences with transport to campus.
- Block teaching on master's courses: one subject at a time.
Careers and graduate outcomes
DMU Dubai does not publish graduate employment figures for the Dubai campus. See our Dubai guide for the rules on working after graduation.
| What | Figure | Source |
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FAQs
How much does DMU Dubai cost?
Bachelor's degrees cost AED 63,614 a year (business, accounting, economics) or AED 75,191 a year (computing, engineering, law, psychology), including VAT, and the fee is fixed for the three years. Most one-year master's cost AED 93,713 and the MBA (Global) AED 104,186.
Do I need IELTS with a CBSE or ISC Class 12?
DMU Dubai may accept at least 60% in Class 12 English from CBSE, ISC, NIOS or a state board instead of IELTS for undergraduate entry. Master's applicants need IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each band, or equivalent.
What marks do I need?
For Computer Science, 65% across your best four Class 12 subjects (excluding Hindi or other local languages); with 60% you may be interviewed. Master's courses need the equivalent of a UK 2:2 degree.
What scholarships can Indian students get?
CBSE students can get an Academic Merit Scholarship: 20% for 70%+, 25% for 80%+ and 30% for 90%+, renewed each year with a 70% average. The International Students Scholarship offers up to 40% to up to 50 students.
When are the intakes?
Every course starts in September, and many (business management, software engineering, finance and investment, and all master's) also start in January.
Sources
- DMU Dubai: homepage (opens in a new tab)
- DMU Dubai: about (opens in a new tab)
- DMU Dubai: fees and funding (opens in a new tab)
- DMU Dubai: undergraduate courses (opens in a new tab)
- DMU Dubai: postgraduate courses (opens in a new tab)
- DMU Dubai: Computer Science BSc (opens in a new tab)
- DMU Dubai: Data Analytics MSc (opens in a new tab)
- DMU Dubai: accommodation (opens in a new tab)
- DMU Dubai: study at DMU Dubai (opens in a new tab)
- QS World University Rankings: De Montfort University (opens in a new tab)
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