About the university
S P Jain School of Global Management is a private business school that teaches across several cities. Its Dubai campus opened in 2004 as the school's first international campus, and it sits in Dubai International Academic City. Degrees are Australian qualifications awarded by S P Jain, which is registered with Australia's regulator TEQSA.
SP Jain is known for multi-city study. On the Global MBA and the Master of Global Business, students spend four months in Singapore and eight months in Dubai. On the BBA, the first year is in Dubai or Singapore, the second year in Dubai and the last two years in Sydney. The Master of Applied Finance and Wealth Management splits its year between Mumbai and Dubai.
The school has strong links with India, with a campus in Mumbai, and it accepts the CAT and NMAT alongside the GMAT and GRE for postgraduate entry. Indian students choose it for one-year business master's degrees with a global route, and for an undergraduate business degree that ends in Australia.
Dubai International Academic City is home to many university campuses. SP Jain says the campus is about 20 minutes from Dubai International Airport and 25 minutes from Downtown Dubai, and a student hostel is about five minutes away.
- Dubai campus opened
- 2004, as SP Jain's first international campus
- Type
- Private business school with campuses in Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore and Sydney
- Location
- Block 5, Dubai International Academic City; a standalone 60,000 sq ft building over three floors
- Degree awarded
- Australian degrees from S P Jain School of Global Management (TEQSA provider PRV12041)
- UAE recognition
- Licensed in the UAE; the Global MBA and BBA are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA)
- Intakes
- Depends on the programme: BBA January and September; Global MBA October and February; MGB February; MAIB March and September
Rankings
Bloomberg Businessweek Best B-Schools (as quoted by SP Jain) 2026-27
#6 in Asia-Pacific
QS International Trade Rankings: Executive MBA (as quoted by SP Jain) 2026
Top 30 in the world
Popular courses with Indian students
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- AED 154,686
- Duration
- 12 months full time (4 months Singapore, 8 months Dubai)
- Intakes
- October; February
- English
- IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 70 or PTE 60, or certified proof that your last qualification was taught in English
- Postgraduate
Master of Global Business (MGB)
- Fee / year
- AED 141,134
- Duration
- 16 months full time, including a 4-month internship (4 months Singapore, 8 months Dubai)
- Intakes
- February
- English
- Proof of English needed; check the MGB admissions page for scores
- Postgraduate
Master of Artificial Intelligence in Business (MAIB), Dubai
- Fee / year
- AED 66,252
- Duration
- 2 years full time
- Intakes
- March; September (the September 2027 fee page lists Sydney only)
- English
- Proof of English needed; check the MAIB admissions page for scores
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
- Fee / year
- AED 103,932
- Duration
- 4 years full time (Year 1 Dubai or Singapore, Year 2 Dubai, Years 3–4 Sydney)
- Intakes
- January; September
- English
- IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 60, PTE 50 or Duolingo 85, or certified proof of English-medium schooling
- Postgraduate
Master of Applied Finance and Wealth Management (MFWM)
- Fee / year
- AED 74,552
- Duration
- 12 months full time (6 months Mumbai, 6 months Dubai)
- Intakes
- January
- English
- Proof of English where applicable; check the MFWM admissions page
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (AED) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global MBA (GMBA) | 12 months full time (4 months Singapore, 8 months Dubai) | AED 154,686 | ≈ ₹38.7 lakh |
| Master of Global Business (MGB) | 16 months full time, including a 4-month internship (4 months Singapore, 8 months Dubai) | AED 141,134 | ≈ ₹35.3 lakh |
| Master of Artificial Intelligence in Business (MAIB), Dubai | 2 years full time | AED 66,252 | ≈ ₹16.6 lakh |
| Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) | 4 years full time (Year 1 Dubai or Singapore, Year 2 Dubai, Years 3–4 Sydney) | AED 103,932 | ≈ ₹26 lakh |
| Master of Applied Finance and Wealth Management (MFWM) | 12 months full time (6 months Mumbai, 6 months Dubai) | AED 74,552 | ≈ ₹18.6 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 S P Jain School of Global Management - Dubai with similar universities in Dubai (UAE).
Scholarships
- Postgraduate
Merit Scholarship, Category B (MGB and Global MBA)
Value: Up to USD 5,000 or USD 10,000 off tuition, depending on test score
Eligibility: Score bands include CAT 90–94 percentile (USD 5,000) or 95+ (USD 10,000); GMAT, GRE and SPJAT bands also apply. Interview performance counts too.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Postgraduate
Merit Scholarship, Category A (MGB and Global MBA)
Value: Amount set by SP Jain; covers tuition only
Eligibility: Strong academics, high test scores, a top-ranked college or employer, a strong interview, or exceptional achievements.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Postgraduate
Leadership Scholarship (MGB and Global MBA)
Value: Amount set by the Scholarship Committee
Eligibility: Recommended by the interview panel on academics, test score, interview and experience; a further interview follows.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - BBA
Undergraduate Merit Scholarship
Value: Amount not published; covers tuition only
Eligibility: Based on academic results and interview, with achievements in sport, social service or activities also considered. You must keep the required CGPA each year.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - BBA (enrolled students)
Dean's List award
Value: 10% off the next year's tuition
Eligibility: Students on the Dean's List in both semesters of an academic year.
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Class 12 (CBSE, ISC or a state board) with 60% or more.
- A test score: SAT, ACT or the SP Jain Entrance Test (SPJET, USD 45 for shortlisted applicants).
- No application fee; shortlisted applicants pay a USD 55 evaluation fee before the evaluation interview.
- Conditional offers are possible before Class 12 results; decisions arrive about 14 days after the interview.
Postgraduate
- A bachelor's degree from a recognised university; SP Jain's admission policy sets the detailed rules.
- Global MBA: at least 2 years of full-time work after graduating. The MGB is for recent graduates and early-career professionals.
- An aptitude test: GMAT, GRE, CAT, NMAT or the SP Jain Aptitude Test (SPJAT, USD 40).
- Shortlisted applicants write an essay and case analysis, take a creativity test and attend an interview; the evaluation fee is USD 50.
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply early.
Documents
- Valid passport (you can apply while waiting for it)
- Class 12 mark sheet (undergraduate)
- Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts (postgraduate)
- Evidence of full-time work experience (Global MBA)
- Aptitude or entrance test scores
- IELTS, TOEFL or PTE score, or certified proof of English-medium education
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 for the BBA; 6.5 for the Global MBA |
| TOEFL iBT | 60 for the BBA; 70 for the Global MBA |
| PTE Academic | 50 for the BBA; 60 for the Global MBA |
| Duolingo English Test | 85 for the BBA (not listed for the Global MBA) |
| English-medium education | If your last qualification was taught in English, certified proof of this can replace a test score |
Accommodation and living costs
Housing is optional at SP Jain Dubai. The school has a student hostel about five minutes from campus, with buses timed to classes, but it does not publish hostel prices on its fee pages. Its fee pages give an indicative AED 700 a month for food and travel in Dubai.
| Item | In AED | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Food and travel in Dubai (SP Jain estimate)Indicative figure from the 2027 fee pages; excludes housing | AED 700per month | ≈ ₹17,500 |
| Dubai student visaUSD 1,700 including a USD 500 refundable security deposit, converted at AED 3.6725 | AED 6,243one-off | ≈ ₹1.6 lakh |
| Health insurance (Dubai and Singapore)USD 500, converted at AED 3.6725 | AED 1,836per year | ≈ ₹45,900 |
Campus and location
The Dubai campus is a standalone three-floor building of 60,000 sq ft in Dubai International Academic City, an education zone with many university campuses.
- Auditorium-style learning centres, a simulation centre and an online learning studio.
- A library with about 4,000 books, student research projects and online databases.
- Student lounges, plus dance, music and game rooms.
- A student hostel about five minutes away, with buses timed to classes.
- About 20 minutes from Dubai International Airport and 25 minutes from Downtown Dubai.
Careers and graduate outcomes
SP Jain publishes employment reports for each postgraduate cohort on its website rather than headline figures on the programme pages, so read the latest report before you decide. Working in the UAE after graduating needs an employer-sponsored work visa; see our UAE guide.
| What | Figure | Source |
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FAQs
How much does the Global MBA at SP Jain Dubai cost?
Tuition for the February 2027 intake is USD 42,120 (about AED 154,686), inclusive of VAT, plus USD 2,600 for visas and insurance. You also pay for housing and living costs.
Do I study only in Dubai?
Usually not. The Global MBA and MGB split time between Singapore and Dubai, the BBA ends with two years in Sydney, and the MFWM splits its year between Mumbai and Dubai.
Can I use my CAT score?
Yes. SP Jain accepts CAT, NMAT, GMAT, GRE or its own SPJAT for postgraduate programmes, and CAT percentiles of 90 and above can earn a Merit Scholarship of USD 5,000–10,000.
What do I need for the BBA?
At least 60% in Class 12, a SAT, ACT or SPJET score, and IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) unless your schooling was in English.
Is there an English waiver?
Yes. If your last qualification was taught in English, certified proof of this can replace a test score.
Sources
- SP Jain: home page (programmes, rankings, accreditation) (opens in a new tab)
- SP Jain: Dubai campus (opens in a new tab)
- SP Jain: BBA (opens in a new tab)
- SP Jain: BBA fees, September 2027 intake (opens in a new tab)
- SP Jain: BBA admissions (opens in a new tab)
- SP Jain: Global MBA and fees (opens in a new tab)
- SP Jain: Global MBA admissions (opens in a new tab)
- SP Jain: Master of Global Business fees (opens in a new tab)
- SP Jain: MAIB fees (opens in a new tab)
- SP Jain: MFWM fees (opens in a new tab)
- SP Jain: postgraduate scholarships (opens in a new tab)
- The National: UAE dirham peg to the US dollar (opens in a new tab)
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