Master of Business Administration (Global) MBA

Master of Business Administration (Global) MBA is a postgraduate (master's) course in business & management at de-montfort-university-dubai in Dubai, Dubai (UAE). It takes 1 year full time or 2 years part time, with intakes in January and September.

de-montfort-university-dubai is a private institution, ranked 801–850 in the world in the QS World University Rankings (parent: De Montfort University) 2026. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is AED 104,186 a year, about ₹26 lakh.

1-year full-time fee incl. VAT (part time: same fee each year over 2 years)

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 de-montfort-university-dubai for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• 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.

For this course: IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band, or equivalent.

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This course starts in: January and September.

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.

• 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

• Academic Merit Scholarship

  Undergraduate

  Value: 20%, 25% or 30% of gross tuition

  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

• International Students Scholarship

  Foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate

  Value: Up to 40% of tuition (up to 50 students)

  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

• Postgraduate Excellence Award

  Postgraduate

  Value: Up to 30% of tuition

  Postgraduate applicants with excellence in academics, sport or community engagement.

  Official page

• Full Advance Payment Discount

  All levels

  Value: 3% of net annual tuition

  Pay the full year in advance by cash, current-dated cheque or bank transfer before the deadline.

  Official page

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).

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 de-montfort-university-dubai

• Data Analytics MSc1 year full time or 2 years part time · AED 93,713 / year
• Computer Science BSc (Hons)3 years full time · AED 75,191 / year
• Artificial Intelligence MSc1 year full time or 2 years part time · AED 93,713 / year
• Cyber Security BSc (Hons)3 years full time · AED 75,191 / year
• Engineering Management MSc1 year full time or 2 years part time · AED 93,713 / year
• Business Management BA (Hons)3 years full time · AED 63,614 / 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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