Academic Catalog

Student Finance Policy

Policy

1. University of Dubai Fees

1.1 Admission Fees

A non-refundable admission fee will be charged when the applicant submits his/her application form to the Admission and Registration Department. This fee will also apply to students who are being readmitted to the University. 

 

1.2 Placement Exam Fees

Placement exams fees, if any, may be applicable.

 

1.3 Tuition Fees

At the beginning of each semester, students must contact the Finance Department to arrange the payment of their fees. Students who do not pay the tuition fees within 48 hours of completing the advising and booking process will have their provisional bookings canceled. Any exceptions to this can only be made by the President. Current listing of tuition and other fees are made available to students through UD’s official mode of communication.  The University of Dubai reserves the right to increase 10% of the tuition fees as deemed necessary.

 

1.4 Registration Fees

A non-refundable registration fee will be charged for each regular semester and during short semesters, this fee is also applicable to visiting students. Continuing students, who fail to register during the regular registration time period, as announced in the academic calendar, will be charged an additional late registration fee per course. This additional fee does not apply to added courses (replaced during Drop & Add period or just added to complete registration) during the Drop & Add period.  Please refer to the current fee list for details.

 

1.5 Student Activities Fees

A non-refundable Student Activities fee will be charged for each regular semester and during short semesters, this fee is also applicable to visiting students. Exchange students are exempt from paying activity fees.

 

1.6 Student Exchange Program

Students in the exchange program pay fees as listed in the fees list.


2. Payment Terms

  1. Letter to immigration (for visa purpose) will be issued only to the registered students.

  2. The amount of down payment is equal to 1 course, registration and activity fee.

  3. Outstanding fees of current semester/term must be settled, if any, prior to registering for a new semester/term.

  4. To claim a government employee discount, students can produce their employee card only as proof of employment.

 

 

3. Discount Policy

 

UD has established the following discount structure for the Undergraduate Programs: 

Discount Type

Duration

Condition

Discount

UAE/GCC Nationals

Full program

-

10%

Students working in government sector

Full program

-

10%

Relatives (brothers/sisters/spouse) studying at UD

Full program

-

10%

Spouse/sons/daughters/siblings of UD Alumni

Full program

-

20%

Current UD students with a CGPA of ≥ 3.60 at the end of the term

One term

≥ 3.60 CGPA

20%

Holders of government cards such as (Fazaa,  Absher, Waffer, Homat Al Watan) and their first relatives(sons/daughters/spouse)


*This applies to students who enroll in Fall 2023-2024 onwards.

Full program

≥ 3.0 CGPA +

12 CHs per Semester (6 credit hours for summer semesters)+ Renewed yearly

30%

Holders of Esaad & Al Saada card and their first relatives(sons/daughters/spouse)


*This applies to students who enroll in Fall 2023-2024 onwards.

Full program

≥ 3.0 CGPA +

12 CHs per Semester (6 credit hours for summer semesters)+ Renewed yearly

35%

People of Determination

Full program

-

20%

DEWA employees and their first relatives (sons/daughters/spouse)

Full program

≥ 3.0 CGPA +

12 CHs per Semester (6 credit hours for summer semesters)+ Renewed yearly

30%

ADNOC employees & their first relatives

Full program

≥ 3.0 CGPA +

12 CHs per Semester (6 credit hours for summer semesters)+ Renewed yearly

30%

Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation (AMAF) minors and employees

Full program

-

20%





UAE retirees’ sons & daughters (limited earning with less than 20,000 monthly salary)


*This applies to students who enroll in Fall 2023-2024 onwards.

Full program

≥ 3.0 CGPA +

12 CHs per Semester (6 credit hours for summer semesters) + Renewed yearly

50%

Employees of UD/Dubai Chamber

Full program

50%

Sons/daughters/spouse of UD/Dubai Chamber employees

Full program

50%

Brothers/sisters/parent of UD/Dubai Chamber employees

Full program

30%

* 60% discount for frontline (sons/daughters) of only nurses and doctors in public hospitals across UAE has been stopped. 

**20% discount for the first 11 courses at UD has been stopped.

 

4. Referral Program

The “referral program” seeks to acknowledge and reward loyal UD students, alumni, faculty and staff who actively promote and advocate for UD within the community.  By participating in this initiative, UD students, alumni, faculty and staff can become eligible for benefits based on the number of students they refer to study at UD. For each new student they successfully refer, they will receive a total of 2,500 AED. 1,250 AED after the referred student completes their first semester and 1,250 AED after the referred student completes their second semester.  

 

Academic Partners 

UD has partnered with various high schools across the UAE to provide their students with discounts should they apply to UD. The discounts range from 20%-50% as follows:

High School Score

Discount provided

CGPA required

≥ 90 %

50%

≥ 3.5

≥ 85%

30%

≥ 3.3

80% -85%

20%

≥ 2.8


4.1 Special discount:

  1. New students with 90% or above high school score will be entitled to get a 50% discount on their tuition. Students are required to maintain a CGPA of 3.5 or above to continue receiving such discounts.

  2. Continuing students with CGPA ≥3.5 are eligible for 20% discount on the semester tuition fees (with the CAP of 30%)

 

 

UD has established the following discount structure for the graduate programs:

 



Discount Type

Duration

Condition

Discount

Spouse/sons/daughters/siblings of UD Alumni

Full program

-

20%

Holders of government cards such as (Fazaa, Al Saada, Absher, Waffer, Homat Al Watan) and their first relatives(sons/daughters/spouse)


*This applies to students who enroll in Fall 2023-2024 onwards.

Full program

≥ 3.3 CGPA +

6 CHs per term + Renewed yearly

15%

Holders of Esaad card and their first relatives(sons/daughters/spouse)


*This applies to students who enroll in Fall 2023-2024 onwards.

Full program

≥ 3.3 CGPA +

6 CHs per term + Renewed yearly

20%

DEWA employees and their first relatives(sons/daughters/spouse)

Full program

≥ 3.3 CGPA +

6 CHs per term + Renewed yearly

15%

ADNOC employees & their first relatives

Full program

≥ 3.3 CGPA +

6 CHs per term + Renewed yearly

15%

Employees of UD/Dubai Chamber (excluding PhD program)

Full program

50%

Sons/daughters/spouse of UD/Dubai Chamber employees

(excluding PhD program)

Full program

30%

Brothers/sisters/parent of UD/Dubai Chamber employees

(excluding PhD program)

Full program

15%

Brothers/Sisters/Parent of UD/Dubai Chamber employees

(excluding PhD program)

Full program

15%

Master of Data Sciencespecial discounts (subject to the management approval)

  • 15% discount for students with CGPA 2.50 in bachelor

  • 25% discounts for students with a CGPA above 3.00 in bachelor

  • 25% discounts for UD Alumni

Full program

15%

25%


Master of Business Administration discounts for UD Alumni

First Term

-

40%

Employees of Dubai Police, Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security and General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai

Full Program


35%


UD has established the following discount structure for the PhD Program

Discount Type

Duration

Condition

Discount

Spouse(s)/son(s)/daughter(s)/sibling(s) of UD Alumni

Full program

-

10%

Relative(s) (brother(s)/sister(s)/spouse(s)) studying at UD

Full program

-

10%


 

Terms of Discounts for all levels:

The discounts above are subject to the following terms:

  1. UD/Dubai Chamber employees must have successfully completed their probation periods.

  2. Employees must be in a good standing position, i.e. have no disciplinary actions taken against them during their tenure at UD/Dubai Chamber.

  3. The student must satisfy all relevant admission criteria for the program he/she desires to join at UD.

  4. The student cannot combine discounts.

  5. The discounts above include tuition fees only (preparation/foundation and bridging courses for both undergraduate and graduate programs are excluded from discount).

  6. Esaad, Fazaa, Al Saada and other discount cards must be shown in person to the Finance Department on a yearly basis.

  7. All discounts are subject to change. 

 

5. Scholarships

5.1 Undergraduate scholarships:

  1. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Scholarship
    The Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Scholarship is a merit scholarship which is offered as a tribute to his name and gratitude to the people of the country. The scholarship covers 100% of tuition fees for the student’s undergraduate program at UD. UD is committed to offering top-quality education to 3 students from all tiers of society, regardless of gender, race, religion, or nationality. The scholarship is available to all students who meet the prescribed criteria (a high school score of 98% and above). Students may apply for a scholarship on the basis of academic excellence. Awarded students must maintain a minimum CGPA of ≥ 3.5 to maintain the scholarship. 

  2. The Merit Scholarship (awarded two times per year, both fall and spring intake)
    The merit scholarship is a 50% reduction on the tuition fees for all new applicants to UD undergraduate programs. UD awards this scholarship to new students with a high school score of 90% and above. The student has to obtain a CGPA of ≥ 3.5 to maintain the scholarship. 


  1. Adel Al Kamel Scholarship (awarded one time per year in fall)
    The Adel Al Kamel scholarship covers 75% of a student’s undergraduate program tuition for 5 outstanding students. The scholarship is offered for both citizens and residents who obtain a minimum of 95% in high school and maintain a CGPA of ≥ 3.5 to maintain the scholarship. 

 

 

5.1 Eligibility criteria:

  1. The Merit Scholarship is open to all new UD undergraduate applicants

  2. The Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum  and Adel Al Kamel and Scholarships are open to all fresh high school graduates who apply to the UD undergraduate programs

 

5.2 Timeline for application and announcement of recipients:

  1. An announcement of available scholarships will be made in June of each year by the admissions department

  2. Applications for all available scholarships can be obtained from the Admissions Department

  3. Applications for scholarships are due by the 15th of July

  4. Scholarship recipients will be announced by the 1st of August






6. Accepted Forms of Payment 

Student Declaration and Undertakings

Title

Time

Phone

Email

Finance Department

Monday to Thursday (In Person)

(8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)

Friday-Work from Home (Online)

(08:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.)

+971 4 556 6842

+971 4 556 6843


Fin@ud.ac.ae

 

6.1 Payment of UD Fees


E-Payment

Students can login into their student portal with their UD username and password and do the following steps:

  1. My Billing Ledger (Left Side list)

  2. Choose the correct semester

  3. Enter the amount

  4. Put your card details and complete the payment

Debit & Credit Cards and/or Cheque

All major debit and credit cards are accepted for payment at the Cashier’s Office, located on the 1st floor Main Building.

Direct Cash Deposits to Emirates NBD/UD Cashier Counter


  • Deposits are accepted in the form of cash only.

  • The student’s name and UD ID number must be mentioned on the deposit instructions.

  • Scan the deposit confirmation and email to Fin@ud.ac.ae.

Apple Pay/

Installment/recurring payment using credit & or debit cards.

  • An online payment gateway through which you can pay using Apple Pay, installment payments via credit card (Partners bank), and recurring payments via credit/debit card on a regular basis such as weekly or monthly without requiring them to manually initiate each payment.


Direct Bank Transfer and/or Bank Deposits


Bank

Emirates NBD

Account Name

University of Dubai

Account Number

1012038309601

Branch

Main Branch

Swift

EBILAEAD

IBAN

AE270260001012038309601

  • The student’s name and ID number must be mentioned on the transfer instructions.

  • Scan the transfer confirmation and email to Fin@ud.ac.ae.

  • Deposits can be made at any Emirates NBD Bank Branch or the cash deposit. machines where available.


  • If payment is not completed by the deadline, late fees of AED 1,000 plus 5% VAT will be charged.

  • The late registration fee will start on the 1st day of classes and onwards.

  • Payment(s) can be made any time before registration.

 

6.2 Payment on Installment

If full fees cannot be paid immediately, installments can be arranged with the Finance Department as follows:

  1. Number of installments: 1 down payment (PDC/Card/Cash) at the time of registration and 3 cheques installments for Spring / Fall Semester-last cheque is two weeks before the final exams.

  2. No installment payment facility is available for the summer semester and short courses (visiting students).

  3. All cheques must be physically submitted at the Cashier’s Office located on the 1st floor.

  4. Only cheques in UAE Dirhams drawn on a UAE Bank and made payable to University of Dubai are accepted.

  5. Include the student’s name and ID number on the back of each cheque.

  6. Bounce/return cheque for insufficient funds or similar are subject to a fine of AED 750 plus 5% VAT-1st time is free of charge.

  7. If more than 3 cheques do not clear, cheques are no longer accepted as a form of payment.

  8. Requests for extending the cheque date /replace cheque are subject to a fine of AED 250 plus 5% VAT.

 

6.3 Fines, Charges 

Bounce/Return cheque for insufficient funds or similar

AED 750+ 5% VAT


Request for extend the cheque date /replace cheque

AED 250 + 5% VAT


Late registration fee-Started on the 1st day of classes and onwards.

AED 1,000 + 5% VAT



It is the student's sole responsibility to ensure that all scheduled payments are properly provided for, as management will not send reminders.  

 

6.4 Withdrawals and Refunds

Withdrawal and refunds are subject to the following refund policy:


Drop during 1st week of classes

100%

Drop during 2nd week of classes

50%

Drop from 3rd week onwards

0%

Drop/withdrawal for Summer semester

0%

  1. Registration/Activity/Enrollment/ID/Technology fees and all other miscellaneous fees are non-refundable regardless of any circumstances.

  2. Physical refunds are only available at graduation, visa cancellation, dismissal for academic or disciplinary reasons, or withdrawal from UD.

  3. Any excess balance available in the student account due to tuition overpayment or withdrawal/drop of the course within the deadline will be set aside to offset the cost of tuition for the following semester/term.

  4. Any refund of available funds in the student account will only be processed in the name of the source of the funds or the student account. The refund will be processed in the form of wire transfer.




7. Tuition & Other Fees

7.1 Undergraduate Programs

Item

2023

A.1 Tuition Fee for BBA / BS / LLB

Local Students (AED)

International Students (USD)

Regular Students (per 3 CH )

6,090

-

Visiting (Short course) (per 3 CH )

6,930

1,890

A.2 Tuition fee for Electrical Engineering CE & PE

Local Students (AED)

International Students (USD)

Engineering Courses ( per 1 CH )

2,415

-

Visiting Engineering students - General Education Course (per 3 CH)

6,930


Visiting Engineering students - Engineering Courses (per 1 CH )

2,730


A.3 Remedial Courses for all programs -Fee per course - discount is not applicable

 


Foundation IELTS preparation (15-week)

6,090


Advanced IELTS preparation (15-week)

6,090


Pre-Math

6,090

-

Pre-Arabic

6,090

-

Pre-English

6,090

-

Pre-Physics

7,245

-

Pre-Calculus

7,245

-

A.4 Internship/Industry Project for BBA / BS /LLB

Local Students (AED)

International Students (USD)

Regular Students

12,180

-

Visiting (Short course)

13,860

3,780

A.5 Internship/Industry Project for Electrical Engineering CE

Local Students (AED)

International Students (USD)

Regular Students

10,500

-

Visiting (Short course)

11,865

 

A.6 Tuition fee for Lab courses: ITGN 115, ITGN 120, ITGN 125, ITGN 130, ITGN 230, ITGN 240, ITGN 315, ITGN 350, BBUS 215, BBUS 400, GPHY 100, GPHY 150, GITB 120, ENAP 150, ENAP 200, ENEL 300, ENMA 200, ENDD 200, ENEC 200, ENEL 250, ENSS 300, ENMP 300, ENCS 300, CECN 400, ENPR 401, ENPR 402

1,000 per course

 

Regular Students

6,090+1,000=7,090

-

Visiting (Short course)

6,930+1,000=7,930

2,160

A.7 International Student Exchange Program as per MoUs

-

As per MoUs or $1,350

B. Miscellaneous Fees (Non-refundable)

(AED)

(USD)

B.1 Transfer Application Fee (Refundable after Course Registration)

300

 

B.2 Admission Fees (Includes Student ID card)

500

200

B.3 Re-Admission Fee

1,200


B.4 English Placement Test (First time & each time a test is repeated)

300

See Notes


B.5 Math Placement Test (First time & each time a test is repeated)

300


B.6 Change of Concentration/Major

500


B.7 Replacement of a lost ID

100


B.8 Registration Fees - Fall/Spring

1,000


B.9 Registration Fees - Short semester

500


B.10 Late Registration Fee (Per course)


1,000 during add/drop week for all courses, after add/drop week it will be 1,000 per course


B.11 Late Registration Fee (Internship)

1,000


B.12 Student Activity Fees - Fall/Spring

400


B.13 Student Activity Fees - Short semester

200


B.14 Returned cheque (Maximum 2 chances) - First time free of charge

750


B.15 Postponement of post-dated cheque

250


B.16 Coursera and Cengage – Fall/Spring

250


C. Miscellaneous Course Related Fees (Non-refundable)

(AED)

(USD)

C.1 Change of Major

500

See Notes


C.2 Application for Incomplete/Make-up Exam (Mid-term/Final exams)

1,000


C.3 Certificate / letter (To Whom it May Concern)

100


C.4 Transcripts

100


C.5 Application for Reviewing Final Exam Sheet

500


C.6 Professional Fee/Other - One-time fee applied to Engineering Students

500


C.7 Issuance of Degree Certificate Fee

350

220

C.8 Re-issuance of Degree Certificate

2,000

300

C.9 True Copy Certificate

100

 

C.10 Financial & Accounts statement's printing fee

100

See Notes


C.11 Graduation Fee*

3500


C.12 Course Syllabus - print & stamp fee (per course)

100


C.13 Technology Fee (once only - at the time of enrollment)

700

 

  • The university reserves the right to increase tuition fees up to 10% per year when deemed necessary.

  • Given fees are net of all discounts.


Notes:

1. Miscellaneous fees (in AED) are applicable to International Students as well. 

2. Revised fees are applicable to new students registered for Spring 2023 onwards.    

3. Student Exchange Program fees are as per MoUs or $1,350, whichever is lower.

4. 5% VAT is applicable to the above-given prices.

* Graduation fee is subject to change.


7.2 Graduate Programs

Item


2023

A.1 Masters of Business Administration (MBA) Program Tuition Fee (Per 3 CH Course)

Local Students (AED)

International Students (USD)

Regular Students

9,555

-

Visiting (Short Term)

12,180

3,360

Pre-MBA

6,090

-

Internship / Thesis (6 CH)

19,110


Micro Master Program (9 CH)

28,665

-

A.2 Masters of Law (LLM) Program Tuition Fee (per 3 CH Course)

Local Students (AED)

International Students (USD)

Regular Students

9,280

-

Visiting (Short Term)

13,000

4,000

Pre-LLM

6,090

-

LLM Thesis (6 CH)

18,560

0

A.3 MSDS, MSEE, MSCS Program Tuition Fee (per 3 CH Course)

Local Students (AED)

International Students (USD)

Regular Students

11,600


Visiting (Short Term)

11,600


Lab fees

1,000


Internship / Thesis (6 CH)

23,200


A.3 PhD (discount is not applicable)

Local Students (AED)

International Students (USD)

Regular Students

15,000

-

Visiting (Short Term)

16,950

4,630

A.4 Study Abroad Program (per 3 CH Course)

12,180

3,360

B. Miscellaneous Fees (Nonrefundable)

(AED)

(USD)

B.1 Admission and Registration for Masters Programs Fees (includes Student ID card)

1,100

400

B.2 Re-Admission Fee (MBA/LLM)

1,800


B.3 Re-Admission Fee (PhD)

3,000

 

B.4 Application fee (PhD)

3,000

850

B.5 Late Registration (Per Course) - except for PhD Program

1,000 during add/drop week for all courses, after add/drop week it will be 1,000 per course


B.6 Late Registration (Internship) - except for PhD Program

1,000 during add/drop week for all courses, after add/drop week it will be 1,000 per course


B.7 Challenge exam per course in Pre-MBA/Pre-LLM

2,000

See Notes

 

 

 

 

B.8 PhD additional Thesis per term

6,000


B.9 Replacement of a lost ID

100


B.10 Returned cheque (maximum 2 chances) - First time free of charge

750


B.11 Postponement of post-dated cheque

250


B.12 Coursera and Cengage except for PhD – once a year

500


C. Miscellaneous Course Related Fees (Nonrefundable)

(AED)

(USD)

C.1 Application for Incomplete Final Exam

1,000

See Note 1

C.2 Application for Reviewing Final Exam Sheet

500

 

C.3 Issuance of Degree Certificate Fee

350

220

C.4 Re-issuance of Degree Certificate

2,000

300

C.5 True Copy Certificate

100

 

C.6 Graduation Fee* (MBA & LLM)
Graduation Fee* (PhD)

3,500
3,500

See Notes

 

C.7 Technology Fee (once only at the time of enrollment)

700


  • The university reserves the right to increase tuition fees up to 10% per academic year when deemed necessary.

  • Given fees are net of all discounts.

Notes:

1. Miscellaneous fees (in AED) are applicable to International Students as well. 

2. 5% VAT is applicable to the above-given prices.

* Graduation fee is subject to change.

 

 

7.3 Additional Terms

  1. The University has the right to decrease or remove the discount given to the students.

  2. Students who do not pay their outstanding balances will have their registration suspended, will be unable to access their records and they may not receive any letters of recommendation that are requested during this time period.

  3. The student cannot combine two discounts.

  4. Terms and conditions applied.

 

7.4 Fees for Students Campus Violations: 

Fine amount will be determined by the offense but within the ranges below. 

  1.  Category A Violations

Table 1. Category A Violation Description

Fine (AED)

  1. Using any of UD’s rooms without any approval

250-500

  1. Eating or Smoking in undesignated areas

250-500

  1. Disposing and sticking any gum or paper on the University’s properties, i.e. furniture, windows, electronics or/and walls

250-500

  1. Polluting UD campus with trash, cigarettes and leftovers

250-500

  1. Failing to show his/her student ID card when asked by any UD staff or faculty

250-500

  1. Sitting on UD Campus’s balcony / tables or placing feet on UD furniture

250-500

  1. Making too much noise within UD campus (including car’s noise)

250-500


  1. Category B Violations

Table 2. Category B Violation Description

Fine (AED)

  1. Parking in a handicap space without authorization or justification.

500-1,000

  1. Failing to park a car in designated parking areas.

500-1,000

  1. Damaging UD Campus walls, tables and doors .

500 -1,000*

  1. Damaging UD plants and trees.

500-1,000

  1. Throwing trash and/or damaging the UD fountain.

500-1,000

  1. Damaging the University transportation.

500-1,000

  1. Damaging and destroying any UD’s property.

500-1,000

  1. Misusing the fire alarm.

500-1,000

  1. Disrespecting or offending the local culture through an inappropriate behavior, inside the UD campus.

500 -1,000**

  1. Disrespecting or offending any UD staff and faculty, students, or visitors inside the UD campus.

500-1,000

11. Academic Integrity Violation on midterm or final exam

1,000


* The fine will be increased or calculated according to the cost of damages.

** The student will also be subject to disciplinary actions as per the UD Code of Conduct and UD policies.

  1. Category C Violations

A student that is facing Category C Violation will be reported to the police authority by the UD management. In addition, the student will also face disciplinary actions as per the UD Policies and Procedures Manual and UD Code of Conduct. 

Table 3. Category C Violation Description

Fine (AED)

  1. Using, selling, possessing, offering to sell, providing narcotics or illegal drugs, or being under the influence of any substance that is not authorized in the UAE.

2,000-5,000

  1. Using, possessing, offering to sell, or providing weapons of any kind, dangerous objects, or chemical materials.

2,000-5,000

  1. Causing a traffic accident that endangers the life of any UD staff, faculty, students and visitors.

2,000-5,000