Symbiosis International University Dubai is the first international campus of Symbiosis International (Deemed University), the Pune-based multi-disciplinary university with UGC Category-I status, more than 45,000 students from 85 countries, and a legacy reaching back to 1971. The Dubai campus began operations in September 2024 at Block 14, Dubai Knowledge Park, and was formally inaugurated that November by His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahyan and India's External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar. Teaching is in English on a credit-based semester system across business, commerce, computing, engineering, media and psychology. The university is licensed by the UAE Ministry of Education (institutional license 2024-2027), with 24 programmes accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation and a KHDA educational services permit; it describes itself as the first Indian university to open in the UAE with both CAA and MoE accreditation from day one. Signature pathways include a BBA dual degree with Aston University UK (two years in Dubai, two in Birmingham), a B.Com with integrated ACCA preparation, a 153-credit B.Tech in Computer Engineering, and an MBA powered by SIBM Pune, supported by inaugural merit scholarships and partner student housing.
4 years · Undergraduate
4 years · Undergraduate
4 years · Undergraduate
4 years · Undergraduate
4 years · Undergraduate
4 years · Undergraduate
Annual tuition is quoted excluding VAT; 5% VAT applies (AED 42,000 becomes 44,100 inclusive, the B.Tech's 53,550 becomes 56,228, the MBA's 45,000 becomes 47,250). One-off and yearly charges from the 2025-26 fee schedule: refundable security deposit AED 4,000; B.Tech lab deposit AED 2,000; BBA Dual Degree one-time Aston registration fee AED 25,000 (26,250 with VAT); ACCA preparation for B.Com AED 9,000 plus VAT, paid separately; graduation fee AED 500 plus VAT; backlog fee AED 500 plus VAT per occurrence; visa and medical insurance AED 6,000 per year inside the UAE or AED 5,000 from outside, renewal AED 3,500, cancellation AED 800 inside / AED 2,100 outside; bonafide letters AED 150. Hostel (partner providers) and STS transport are billed monthly at provider rates.
Merit scholarships for all undergraduate programmes, assessed automatically from the academic credentials, nationality and other documents uploaded with the application; approval is subject to admission and scholarship criteria.
All Emirati female applicants across undergraduate programmes, held throughout the studies (announced at 35% across courses alongside the university's Esaad partnership).
Esaad privilege cardholders (the Dubai Police programme) and their immediate family members, under the MoU signed at Dubai Police General Headquarters in December 2024; the partnership also funds two full scholarships for Dubai Police employees and their families.
Merit scholarships for MBA applicants; criteria and current amounts via scholarships@siu-dubai.ac.ae.
Admission runs in rounds for the Fall (September) and Spring (January) intakes: an online application with documents, an Admissions Committee interview for shortlisted applicants, then an offer accepted by paying the first instalment. Merit scholarships are assessed automatically from the application documents, and the university sponsors UAE student visas.
Submit the application at siu-dubai.ac.ae/apply-now with academic records, English scores, a personal statement, recommendations and CV (AED 250 application fee).
Shortlisted applicants interview with the Admissions Committee; selected students receive an offer letter by email.
Pay the first instalment (an advance of 10% of annual tuition per the application portal) to accept; scholarships and a fee payment plan are confirmed at this stage.
Receive the Admission Confirmation Letter, complete remaining formalities and present original documents for verification at enrolment.
The university sponsors UAE student visas: AED 6,000 per year including medical insurance for applicants already inside the UAE, or AED 5,000 from outside; renewal is AED 3,500 per year and cancellation AED 800 (inside the UAE) or AED 2,100 (outside). Fall-intake visa applications are processed in early August, and a medical fitness test and Emirates ID application form part of the process.
Student life at the inaugural Dubai campus is built around a close-knit founding cohort: a Student Council and Student Ambassadors programme, a Sports Committee, year-round festivals and cultural events, and service-learning projects, all drawing on the parent university's 85-country Symbiosis community.
There is no on-campus hostel; the university arranges housing through partner student residences billed monthly at provider rates.
Career advising runs alongside academics: industry interactions, mock interviews, CV coaching and a Career and Placement Cell that manages internships and the placement process (students need 90% attendance to participate). MBA cohorts get structured internship, placement and career-readiness engagement, with 40+ recruiting employers presented for the MBA.
The campus occupies Block 14 of Dubai Knowledge Park, TECOM's education and human-resources cluster on Al Sufouh Road. Facilities include a Learning Resource Centre with print and e-resources, advanced computing and engineering labs (including Cisco Networking Academy certification labs), a student recreation lounge with pool table, carrom, chess and board games, and a snack bar; larger sports and housing amenities come through partner providers.
Library with print collections, e-resources, databases and digital learning materials.
Computing and engineering laboratories supporting the BCA, B.Tech and analytics programmes.
Cisco-partnered lab delivering certifications in AI, Python, cybersecurity and CCNA.
Technology-enabled teaching rooms across the Block 14 campus.
Bean-bag lounge with pool table, carrom, chess, Jenga and board games.
Student-run leagues, tournaments and activity days through the Sports Committee.
Individual counselling plus meditation and yoga sessions.
Career advising, mock interviews, industry interactions and placement support.
On-campus refreshments and casual dining corner.
Housing through Yugo Dubailand, KSK Homes and The Myriad, billed monthly.
Optional door-to-campus transport through partner STS, billed monthly.
Executive Director, Symbiosis International University Dubai
Leads the Dubai campus as Executive Director, bringing more than four decades in higher education and the founding of the Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts in Pune.
Founder & President of Symbiosis; Chancellor, SIU
Pro-Chancellor, Symbiosis International (Deemed University)
Vice Chancellor, Symbiosis International (Deemed University)
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Symbiosis International University Dubai, Block 14, Dubai Knowledge Park, Dubai, UAE
