BBA Finance

BBA Finance is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in finance & accounting at University of Dubai in Dubai, Dubai (UAE). It takes 4 years (120 credit hours), with intakes in Fall and Spring.

University of Dubai is a private institution, ranked 781–790 in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is AED 60,900 a year, about ₹15.2 lakh. Over 4 years that is roughly AED 243,600 (≈ ₹60.9 lakh) before any yearly increase.

120 credits × AED 2,030 per credit hour = AED 243,600, shown per year (÷4); UD catalogue rate (2023 figures, excluding 5% VAT; may rise up to 10% a year)

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 University of Dubai for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Class 10, 11 and 12 certificates, attested, with a UAE Ministry of Education equivalency certificate where needed.
• Business and IT: 80% in Class 12 English or a pass in the UD English Placement Test.
• Engineering: 80% in English (or UD EPT), plus 80% in Mathematics and Physics and 80% in Biology or Chemistry.
• Data Science and Business Analytics: at least 75% in final-year Mathematics and IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.

For this course: 80% in Class 12 English or a pass in the UD English Placement Test (IELTS Academic 5.0 if English is not your first language).

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This course starts in: Fall and Spring.

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.

• Attested Class 10–12 certificates (undergraduate) or attested bachelor's transcript and certificate (postgraduate)
• UAE Ministry of Education equivalency certificate
• English test result (IELTS, TOEFL or EmSAT) or proof of English-medium study
• Passport copy with visa page and four passport-size photos
• CV, statement of career plans and employment letter (postgraduate)
• Non-refundable admission fee (AED 500 undergraduate, AED 1,100 graduate in the catalogue)

• High school achievement discount (new students)

  Undergraduate

  Value: 50% for 95%+ in school; 30% for 90%+ (for the full programme)

  New students; keep a CGPA of at least 3.5 (50%) or 3.3 (30%) to retain it.

  Official page

• International Students Scholarship

  Undergraduate

  Value: Partial (percentage not published)

  Applicants who completed high school outside the UAE.

  Official page

• Shaikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Scholarship

  Undergraduate

  Value: 100% tuition

  Any nationality; three awards a year across Dubai Business School, Engineering & IT and Law.

  Official page

• Current student discount

  Undergraduate

  Value: 20% for one semester

  UD students with a CGPA of 3.60 or more at the end of a term.

  Official page

The University of Dubai (UD) was founded in 1997 and is owned by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce. It is a private university licensed by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education, with three colleges: Dubai Business School, the College of Engineering & IT and the College of Law.

UD is small, with about 1,600 students from over 40 nationalities. Its business school is AACSB-accredited, and computing and engineering programmes carry ABET accreditation (the BSc in Computing and Information Systems – Artificial Intelligence is accredited by ABET's Computing Accreditation Commission). Programmes include BBA majors in finance, accounting, digital marketing and logistics, a BSc in Data Science and Business Analytics with an LSE/University of London dual-degree pathway, computing and electrical engineering degrees, MBAs and MSc degrees in data science and cyber security.

Finance & Accounting courses at other universities in Dubai (UAE)

• Bachelor of Commerce in AccountingAmity University Dubai3–4 years (123 credit hours) · AED 86,100 / year
• Bachelor of FinanceAmity University Dubai4 years (123 credit hours) · AED 64,575 / year
• BBA in Accounting and FinanceCanadian University DubaiBachelor's degree (credit-hour based; CUD's fee page does not state the length) · AED 70,781 / year
• Bachelor of Commerce – Accounting and Finance (Double Major)Curtin University Dubai3 years · AED 60,900 / year
• Bachelor of Commerce – FinanceCurtin University Dubai3 years · AED 60,900 / year
• Bachelor of Commerce – AccountingCurtin University Dubai3 years · AED 60,900 / year

More courses at University of Dubai

• Master of Science in Data Science2 years (4 semesters, 30 credit hours); full or part time · AED 58,000 / year
• BSc in Computing and Information Systems – Artificial Intelligence4 years (123 credit hours) · AED 62,423 / year
• MSc in Cyber Security2 years full time (4 semesters, 30 credit hours); 4 years part time · AED 58,000 / year
• General MBA12–15 months (30 credit hours stated; the course tables add up to 36) · AED 95,550 / year
• Bachelor of Science in Data Science and Business Analytics (DSBA)4 years (120 credit hours) · AED 60,900 / year
• BBA Accounting4 years (120 credit hours) · 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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