Manipal Academy of Higher Education Dubai
About Manipal Academy of Higher Education Dubai
Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Dubai (MAHE Dubai) is the UAE campus of Manipal Academy of Higher Education, India, and was its first international campus. Established in Dubai in 2000 and housed since 2011 in a purpose-built campus in Dubai International Academic City built for 4,000 students, it educates more than 3,100 students from over 50 nationalities across five schools - Engineering & IT, Business, Design & Architecture, Life Sciences, and the Manipal Institute of Liberal Arts. Teaching is in English on a credit-based semester system, with a strong emphasis on industry engagement, research and placements. MAHE Dubai is licensed by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research through the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) and is KHDA-permitted, with several programmes carrying international professional recognition: IET accreditation for four BTech programmes (Computer Science, Electrical & Electronics, Mechatronics and Mechanical Engineering), and both RIBA accreditation and Council of Architecture approval for the Bachelor of Architecture. In the KHDA's 2022 QS-partnered rating of Dubai's higher-education institutions it earned a 5-star rating with an overall score of 876, the only university of the 17 participants to score 5 stars across all eight categories, and it won the Forbes Middle East Higher Education Award 2019 for "Outstanding Support for Students".
Programmes Offered
53 ProgrammesFoundation Program
Foundation1 year · Undergraduate (Foundation)
BTech Computer Science & Engineering
BTech4 years · Undergraduate
BTech Robotics & Artificial Intelligence
BTech4 years · Undergraduate
BSc Information Systems & Management
BSc3 years · Undergraduate
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
BBA3 years · Undergraduate
BA Media & Communication
BA3 years · Undergraduate
All 53 programmes by subject
Foundation
Computer Science
Engineering
- BTech Robotics & Artificial Intelligence (BTech)
- BTech Mechanical Engineering (BTech)
- BTech Mechatronics Engineering (BTech)
- BTech Civil Engineering (BTech)
- BTech Electrical & Electronics Engineering (BTech)
- BTech Mechanical Engineering (Evening) (BTech)
- BTech Civil Engineering (Evening) (BTech)
- BTech Electrical & Electronics Engineering (Evening) (BTech)
- MTech Civil (Construction Engineering & Management) (MTech)
- MTech Engineering Management (MTech)
- MTech Energy Systems & Management (MTech)
- MTech Mechanical (Manufacturing Technology & Automation) (MTech)
- PhD in Engineering (PhD)
Information Technology
Business & Finance
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) (BBA)
- Bachelor of Business Administration (Evening) (BBA)
- BCom Professional (BCom)
- BCom Professional with ACCA (BCom)
- MBA - Core (MBA)
- MBA - Marketing (MBA)
- MBA - Banking & Financial Services (MBA)
- MBA - International Business (Evening/Weekend) (MBA)
- PG Diploma in Business Administration (PG Diploma)
- PG Diploma in Logistics & Supply Chain Management (PG Diploma)
- PhD in Management (PhD)
Media & Communications
Architecture
Design
Applied Sciences
Health Sciences
Tuition & scholarships
Published tuition is per year and inclusive of 5% VAT (Manipal states this on its own fee table). Scholarships are applied to tuition fees only; continuation requires a minimum 7 CGPA in the previous year with no academic backlog. Contact admissions for application, registration, transport and hostel fees.
Scholarships & discounts
Awarded on the Grade 12 result: 30% for CBSE/ISC above 95% or A Level 2 A*; 25% for 90-95% or 1 A* and 1 A; 20% for 80-89% or 2 A (A Level or O Level); 15% for 70-79% or 1 A and 1 B.
10% for a UG degree with less than 3 years' work experience scoring 70% and above, or with more than 3 years' experience scoring 60% and above.
15% for a UG degree with less than 3 years' work experience scoring 70% and above, or with more than 3 years' experience scoring 60% and above.
First-year tuition waiver for students who have represented national or state teams, awarded by the Sports Committee after a personal interview and document evaluation.
A 25% waiver on the full programme fee for students who completed their undergraduate programme at MAHE Dubai.
A 100% tuition fee waiver on UG programmes for eligible Indian female students in the UAE, offered in partnership with the Indian Embassy.
Admissions & entry requirements
Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Dubai welcomes applications year-round on a rolling basis. Entry is based on prior academic performance, English-language proficiency and programme-specific requirements, with the same academic standards as the MAHE network. Applicants who narrowly miss direct eligibility may qualify through the Manipal Enablers Competency Test or a six-week Bridge Program.
Explore & Enquire
Browse the programmes and connect with an admissions counsellor to check eligibility, fees and scholarships for your chosen course.
Apply Online
Start your application on the online portal (apply.manipaldubai.com) and complete the form for your programme.
Pay Registration Fee
Pay the registration fee through the online payment portal to progress your application.
Submit Documents & Confirm
Submit your eligibility documents (including the UAE MoE equivalency certificate) and pay tuition to receive your Provisional Offer Letter, then complete enrolment and the visa process.
Entry requirements by level
Intakes & deadlines
An additional intake published for the MBA International Business (Evening/Weekend) and the PG Diploma in Business Administration.
A second intake published for 17 programmes, including the evening BTech and BBA routes, the MTech programmes and the PG diplomas.
An additional intake published for the MBA International Business (Evening/Weekend) and the PG Diploma in Business Administration.
Rolling Admission: MAHE Dubai accepts applications on a rolling basis; apply early to secure a place, scholarship consideration and visa processing time.
Required documents
10 totalMAHE Dubai supports enrolled full-time students with the UAE student-residence visa process and offers on-campus accommodation. Confirm current visa requirements, costs and timelines directly with the admissions office.
Life at the campus
Student life at MAHE Dubai brings together more than 3,100 students from over 50 nationalities on a vibrant Dubai International Academic City campus, with 100+ events a year, 12+ clubs and professional student chapters, on-campus residence, and a dedicated International Students Centre. As part of the global Manipal network, students join a large international community backed by strong career and placement support.
Accommodation
MAHE Dubai offers on-campus student accommodation with separate boys' and girls' hostels, giving students a secure, fully serviced base a short walk from classes.
Career services
The Placement & Career Services Cell supports students with career development and connects them to industry, backed by 500+ corporate partners and an on-campus Innovation Incubation Center.
Clubs & societies
Facilities & campus
MAHE Dubai occupies a purpose-built campus in Dubai International Academic City, opened in 2011 and designed for up to 4,000 students. It houses engineering and science laboratories, design and media studios, a large library, on-campus hostels, sports facilities, an auditorium and an Innovation Incubation Center.
Library
The campus library, supporting all five schools with print and digital collections, databases and study space.
Engineering & Science Labs
Engineering, biotechnology and applied-science laboratories for hands-on learning.
Design & Product Studios
Pottery, product-design and interior-design studios for the design programmes.
Media & Multimedia Labs
Audio-visual and multimedia labs for the media and communication programmes.
Computer & IT Labs
IT and computer labs equipped with industry-standard business and engineering software.
Innovation Incubation Center
An on-campus incubator supporting student entrepreneurship and start-ups.
Outdoor Sports Courts
Basketball, volleyball, throwball, tennis and handball courts.
Gymnasium
A campus gymnasium, with separate facilities for boys and girls.
Campus leadership
Dr. S. Sudhindra
Pro Vice Chancellor, MAHE Dubai
Leads MAHE Dubai as Pro Vice Chancellor, heading the campus's academic vision, quality and operations; previously a Dean at TAPMI Bengaluru.
Mr. Niranjan Jayakumar
CEO, Manipal Education (MENA) and President, Manipal International Business
Dr. Sharath Kumar Rao K
Vice Chancellor, Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Dr. Ramdas M. Pai
Chancellor, Manipal Academy of Higher Education
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Getting to campus
Manipal Academy of Higher Education Dubai, G04, Dubai International Academic City, PO Box 345050, Dubai, UAE
