About the university
Hult International Business School is a private business school with campuses in several cities, including Dubai. The Dubai campus is in Dubai Internet City, close to the regional offices of companies such as Microsoft, Mastercard, LinkedIn and Samsung. Hult says the Dubai campus was originally the home of its Executive MBA.
In Dubai, Hult teaches postgraduate business programmes only. The full-time Master's in Management is aimed at graduates with less than three years of work experience, and the part-time Executive MBA is aimed at experienced professionals. The full-time postgraduate programmes are accredited by the UAE's Commission for Academic Accreditation, which matters for degree attestation.
Indian students look at Hult Dubai for a practical, business-focused master's in a city where 94% of residents are expatriates (Hult's figure). It is a premium-priced option: the Master's in Management costs AED 198,900 for 2027-28 before living costs, so compare it carefully with other Dubai business schools.
Hult notes that Dubai's international trade has grown by 11% a year since 1988, that the city had over 17 million visitors in 2023, and that the UAE has no income tax. Hult advises students to live near a Zone 2 station on the Dubai Metro Red Line for an easy commute.
- Type
- Private business school; the Dubai campus is one of Hult's global campuses
- Location
- Dubai Internet City, a 10-minute walk from the Dubai Internet City Metro station
- Campus size
- 3,000 square metres
- Programmes in Dubai
- Postgraduate only: Master's in Management (full time) and the Executive MBA (part time)
- Accreditation
- Full-time postgraduate programmes accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education's Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA)
- Master's in Management fee (2027-28)
- AED 198,900, plus AED 13,050 other student costs
- Application fee
- USD 95; decisions usually within two weeks
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- AED 198,900
- Duration
- 1 year (full time)
- Intakes
- September (next start September 2027)
- English
- TOEFL, IELTS, PTE or Duolingo English Test; Hult does not publish a minimum score and also checks English at interview
- Postgraduate
Executive MBA (part time, hybrid)
- Fee / year
- AED 276,000
- Duration
- 18–24 months, part time (on campus and online)
- Intakes
- May; October
- English
- Proof of English needed; check the programme page for accepted tests
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (AED) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's in Management (MIM) | 1 year (full time) | AED 198,900 | ≈ ₹49.7 lakh |
| Executive MBA (part time, hybrid) | 18–24 months, part time (on campus and online) | AED 276,000 | ≈ ₹69 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 Hult International Business School - Dubai with similar universities in Dubai (UAE).
Scholarships
- Master's
Academic Excellence Scholarship
Value: Amount not published; set case by case
Eligibility: Applicants with an outstanding GPA. Needs a short essay (up to 300 words) and academic documents. Deadline 31 October 2026 for the current round.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Master's
Future Leader Scholarship
Value: Amount not published
Eligibility: Shown leadership, for example managing a high-performing team or leading in social, charitable or entrepreneurial work. Short essay required.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Master's
Social Impact Scholarship
Value: Amount not published
Eligibility: Applicants from a developing country who plan to improve their communities, or who have worked with underprivileged groups. Short essay required.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Master's
Entrepreneurial Impact Scholarship
Value: Amount not published
Eligibility: Applicants who have played a leading role in an entrepreneurial project. Short essay required.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Master's
Global Professional Scholarship
Value: Amount not published
Eligibility: At least one year of full-time work at a large global company with international business experience. Short essay required.
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Hult does not teach undergraduate programmes at its Dubai campus.
Postgraduate
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent; Indian three-year degrees are assessed by Hult's admissions team.
- Master's in Management: for graduates with fewer than three years of work experience.
- The Executive MBA is for experienced professionals; check the work experience needed with Hult.
- Applications include an interview, where English is also assessed. Decisions, including financial aid, usually arrive within two weeks.
- A conditional offer is possible if test scores or transcripts are still to come; they must arrive before the programme starts.
Documents
- Valid passport
- Current CV
- One academic or professional reference
- Copy of your bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Official transcripts in English from every university attended
- English test score, if your enrolment adviser says it is needed
- Scholarship and financial aid application
- Optional personal statement (400–500 words)
- USD 95 application fee
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 |
|---|---|
| Accepted tests | TOEFL, IELTS, PTE or Duolingo English Test |
| Minimum scores | Not published on Hult's admissions page; your enrolment adviser confirms whether a score is needed |
| Interview | English is also assessed during the admissions interview |
Accommodation and living costs
Hult Dubai has no student halls. Students rent privately, and Hult suggests arriving two to three weeks before classes to find housing. It recommends areas near a Zone 2 Red Line Metro station, such as Tecom, Al Barsha, Jumeirah Lake Towers or Dubai Marina. The figures below are Hult's own estimates for 2027-28 and are not billed by the school.
| Item | In AED | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Housing (Hult estimate)2027-28 estimate for Dubai, not billed | AED 53,200per year | ≈ ₹13.3 lakh |
| Living expenses (Hult estimate)2027-28 estimate for Dubai, not billed | AED 28,000per year | ≈ ₹7 lakh |
| Books and course materials (Hult estimate)2027-28 estimate, not billed | AED 4,000per year | ≈ ₹1 lakh |
| Other student costs (insurance and library)Billed with the Master's in Management fee, 2027-28 | AED 13,050per year | ≈ ₹3.3 lakh |
Campus and location
Hult Dubai occupies a 3,000-square-metre campus in Dubai Internet City, one of the city's main technology business districts.
- A 10-minute walk from the Dubai Internet City Metro station and the Knowledge Village tram stop.
- Classrooms and breakout rooms, a computer lab, video-conferencing facilities, prayer rooms and shower rooms.
- Round-the-clock security.
- Companies such as Microsoft, Mastercard, LinkedIn and Samsung have offices in the area.
- Dubai Marina and the beaches are a short taxi ride away.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Hult publishes school-wide career figures, not figures for the Dubai campus alone. Being in Dubai Internet City puts students close to many multinational offices. Working in the UAE after graduating needs an employer-sponsored work visa; see our UAE guide.
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Average time for Hult master's students to secure a role after graduating (all campuses) | 7 weeks | Hult: Master's in Management page |
| Companies that hired Hult 2025 graduates (all campuses) | 300 companies in 36 countries | Hult: Master's in Management page |
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FAQs
How much does the Master's in Management cost at Hult Dubai?
AED 198,900 for 2027-28, including VAT, plus AED 13,050 for insurance and library access. Hult estimates a further AED 81,200 a year for housing and living costs.
Does Hult Dubai offer an MBA?
In Dubai, Hult offers the part-time Executive MBA (18–24 months, starting in May or October). Its full-time Global One-Year MBA runs in Boston and London, not Dubai.
What IELTS score do I need?
Hult accepts TOEFL, IELTS, PTE and Duolingo but does not publish a minimum score. Ask your enrolment adviser, as English is also checked at interview.
Are there scholarships?
Yes. Hult has merit-based scholarships such as Academic Excellence and Future Leader, plus need-based awards. Amounts are not published, and the current deadline is 31 October 2026.
Is the Hult Dubai degree recognised in the UAE?
Hult says its full-time postgraduate programmes in Dubai are accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation, which allows degree attestation.
Sources
- Hult: Dubai campus (opens in a new tab)
- Hult: master's programme fees (billed cost of attendance) (opens in a new tab)
- Hult: MBA programme fees (opens in a new tab)
- Hult: master's admissions (opens in a new tab)
- Hult: master's scholarships (opens in a new tab)
- Hult: master's degrees in Dubai (opens in a new tab)
- Hult: MBA in Dubai (opens in a new tab)
- Hult: MBA programmes (opens in a new tab)
- Hult: Master's in Management (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.hult.edu/campuses/dubai (opens in a new tab)
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