Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Dubai (MAHE Dubai) is the UAE campus of Manipal Academy of Higher Education, one of India's largest and most respected private universities (NAAC A++, an Institution of Eminence). Established in Dubai in 2000 and housed since 2011 in a purpose-built 750,000 sq ft campus in Dubai International Academic City, it educates more than 3,100 students from over 50 nationalities across schools of Engineering & IT, Business, Design & Architecture, Media & Communication, Life Sciences and Humanities. 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 for engineering, RIBA and the Council of Architecture for architecture, ACCA for commerce). In the KHDA's 2022 QS-partnered rating of Dubai's higher-education institutions it earned a 5-star rating, the only university to score 5 stars across all eight categories, and it was recognised by Forbes Middle East in 2019 for its outstanding support for students.
1 years · Undergraduate (Foundation)
4 years · Undergraduate
4 years · Undergraduate
4 years · Undergraduate
4 years · Undergraduate
4 years · Undergraduate
Fees vary by programme — see each programme card for indicative annual tuition. Scholarships of up to 50% (and up to 100% for eligible Indian female undergraduate students) are available; merit continuation requires a CGPA of at least 7.0 with no backlog. Contact admissions for application, registration, transport and hostel fees.
Awarded on Grade 12 results: 30% (CBSE/ISC >95% or A-Level 2A*), 25% (90–95%), 20% (80–89%), 15% (70–79%). Continuation requires a CGPA of at least 7.0 with no backlog.
For postgraduate applicants (10%) and MBA applicants (15%), based on bachelor's grades and work experience.
First-year tuition award based on nationality/region and latest-qualification grade; continuation depends on scores.
First-year tuition award for national- or state-level sportspersons, assessed by the Sports Committee.
A 25% programme-fee waiver for MAHE Dubai undergraduate alumni; stackable with merit scholarships.
A full tuition waiver for eligible Indian female undergraduate students, in partnership with the Indian Consulate/Embassy.
A need- and merit-based award funded by alumni, corporates and philanthropists.
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.
Browse the programmes and connect with an admissions counsellor to check eligibility, fees and scholarships for your chosen course.
Start your application on the online portal (apply.manipaldubai.com) and complete the form for your programme.
Pay the registration fee through the online payment portal to progress your application.
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.
MAHE 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.
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.
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.
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.
MAHE Dubai occupies a purpose-built 750,000 sq ft 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.
16,000+ books and around 19,370 e-journals plus databases, audio-visual resources and periodicals.
Engineering, biotechnology and applied-science laboratories for hands-on learning.
Pottery, product-design and interior-design studios for the design programmes.
Audio-visual and multimedia labs for the media and communication programmes.
IT and computer labs equipped with industry-standard business and engineering software.
An on-campus incubator supporting student entrepreneurship and start-ups.
Basketball, volleyball, throwball, tennis and handball courts.
A campus gymnasium, with separate facilities for boys and girls.
A campus auditorium for events, performances and conferences.
A subsidised food court serving Western and Indian, veg and non-veg menus, plus a convenience store.
Separate boys and girls on-campus hostels with Wi-Fi, dining, laundry, a mini gym and 24/7 security.
An on-campus medical room with trained staff and a 24-hour ambulance service.
Orientation and support for the campus community drawn from 45+ countries.
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.
CEO, Manipal Education (MENA)
Chancellor, Manipal Academy of Higher Education
President, Manipal Education & Medical Group
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Manipal Academy of Higher Education Dubai, G04, Dubai International Academic City, PO Box 345050, Dubai, UAE
