A globally-recognised degree in the Gulf's biggest job hub, a short flight from Nairobi. Study in English (no IELTS), pay a transparent cost in shillings, work part-time tax-free, and stay on after graduation. We get your funds and visa right — for free.
Approximate, at current exchange rates — the shilling moves, so we always confirm today's figure.
| Item | In AED | Approx in KES (rates vary) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition / year (affordable → premium) | 35k–90k | KES 1.2m–3.2m |
| Student visa + Emirates ID | 3k–7k | KES 105k–245k |
| Health insurance / year | 1.2k–2.5k | KES 42k–88k |
| Living / month (shared) | from 2.5k | from KES 88k |
Affordable universities (Amity, Manipal) and scholarships of 10–50% keep it within reach; part-time work offsets living. Use the full cost calculator →
Dubai isn't just where you study — it's where you launch a career, tax-free.
Finance, logistics and trade, hospitality and tourism, technology, healthcare and construction all run on international graduates. A Dubai degree puts you where the roles actually are.
Graduates can apply for a 1-year residence visa (renewable) on their attested certificate — no employer needed — to stay in Dubai and job-hunt.
Land a skilled job for the self-sponsored Green Visa, or, as a top graduate, the 10-year Golden Visa — which lets you sponsor your family too.
We also make sure your proof of funds and KCSE/degree attestation are correct before submission — the details that cause refusals. See the full student-visa guide.
Send your KCSE results and budget. We'll shortlist career-strong universities you can get into, give the full cost in shillings, and keep your funds, documents and visa on track.
📅 Book a free call💬 Message us on WhatsAppEvery guide has the cost in local currency, the no-IELTS universities and the student-visa steps for that country. Not listed? Start here or message us — we help students worldwide.
You don't need full university tuition. Accredited Dubai colleges run English-language courses from 6 months that come with a student visa — from about USD 6,500 (≈ AED 24,000). It's the affordable way to live and study in Dubai, and a pathway to a diploma or degree later.
The facts below come from official UAE authorities and are dated. Rules change — always re-check the source before you apply.
A UAE student residence visa is issued for one year at a time, renewable on proof of continued study, and is sponsored by your accredited university or college (or by a UAE-resident parent). Entry permits and the Emirates ID are handled federally by ICP; residency in Dubai by GDRFA Dubai.
Sources: u.ae · icp.gov.ae · gdrfad.gov.ae — verified Aug 2026.
Private universities in Dubai and their programmes are licensed by KHDA (its UQAIB board vets international branch campuses); federal-system programmes are accredited by the CAA. Confirm your university and your specific programme are listed before you pay.
Sources: khda.gov.ae · caa.ae — verified Aug 2026.
Your degree and certificates must be attested in Kenya (Kenya’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs), legalised by the UAE embassy, and then attested by MOFAIC inside the UAE. The UAE is not part of the Apostille Convention, so an apostille alone is not accepted — you need full legalisation.
Source: mofaic.gov.ae — verified Aug 2026.
Figures on this page are in shilling (KSh) at current rates and move constantly — we always confirm today's number for your chosen university. Tuition and visa fees are set by each university and the authorities, not by us.
Cross-checked against university fee schedules — verified Aug 2026.
🛡️ Reviewed by the VisaStudents Dubai admissions team · last updated August 2026. We check every applicant's file against these official sources before it is submitted.
