Foundation often needed
Birmingham Dubai lists Uzbek certificates for its foundation year. Heriot-Watt Dubai admits Russian/Kazakh attestats with all 5s. UAE certificate equivalency is also required.
Your next chapter
Dubai, UAE
Explore international branch campuses in Dubai, with a clear plan for foundation study, equivalency, tuition and merit discounts.
Plan my studies with UGOFor students in Uzbekistan. For the families beside them.Start with
the essentials.
Your school certificate, subjects and study language shape your next step.
Length of study
Often 3–4 years, depending on the university and entry point. A foundation year may add time.
IELTS or equivalent
Usually IELTS 6.0–6.5 for degrees and 5.5 for Birmingham's foundation year. Heriot-Watt asks SAT only of American-diploma applicants.
Can I study in English?
English-taught options are available at international campuses; programme-specific language requirements apply.
Know the costs.
Plan with confidence.
Headline estimates are in USD, before scholarships. Tuition is shown per year; living costs per month.
Tuition / year
$17,600–44,200Middlesex Dubai to Birmingham Dubai published fees
Living / month
$1,300–1,870Shared room to Birmingham Dubai's single-room estimate
Working while studying
Can I work as a student?
Only with a MoHRE work permit
There is no automatic student work allowance. An employer needs a MoHRE permit, such as the three-month student training and employment permit or a part-time permit. University students may also apply for a private-tutor permit.
Check the official work rulesRoles to look for
- Campus roles your university offers
- Private tutoring with a MoHRE permit
- Course internships and placements
Ask your university's student services which permit applies before accepting any job, and keep your visa sponsor informed.
A job can help with everyday spending, but vacancies and earnings are not guaranteed. Plan your tuition and essential living costs without relying on future work.
Scholarships.
What can they cover?
Look for university awards that reduce tuition. Compare what your family would still pay for both study and living expenses.
Partial merit discounts
Examples to explore, not guaranteed awards. Admission and scholarship applications can have different deadlines.
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What it offersHeriot-Watt Dubai · Undergraduate Merit Scholarship
30–50% of net first-year tuition, paid in equal parts across your degree years.
Attestat not listed; foundation (DEP) grades of 75–85% qualify. Listed as open; check terms.
Assessed with your programme application
Let’s find your route
to Dubai, UAE
Review your qualifications, shortlist universities and build a budget with UGO.
Meet us in Tashkent · Student + parentWhat would you
like to study?
Dubai offers international campus options across business, computing, media and other subjects. Courses may include hands-on projects, laboratory work and links with employers; compare what each programme provides.
Business & management
Strategy, marketing and operations, with links to Dubai's trade and services economy.
Finance & accounting
Financial reporting, investment and analysis. Check professional accreditation and quantitative modules.
Computer science
Programming, software systems and AI. Compare maths requirements and industry projects.
Engineering
Mechanical, civil and architectural engineering routes. Maths is usually required for entry.
Psychology
Human behaviour, cognition and research methods. Clinical practice requires further qualifications.
Media & design
Media, communication and design. Check portfolio requirements and studio facilities.
Architecture & interior design
Studio-based design of buildings and interiors. Check professional recognition of the degree.
Law
Legal reasoning in a UK-style degree. The route to practise depends on the country.
Before you chooseBranch campuses award the home university's degree, but course lists, fees and entry rules differ from the UK campus. Compare the Dubai programme page directly.
Universities to explore
QS World University Rankings 2027
University of Birmingham (Dubai campus)
=68World rankComputer scienceBusiness managementPsychology
Explore university profileHeriot-Watt University (Dubai campus)
#325World rankComputer scienceBusiness administrationArchitecture
Explore university profileMiddlesex University (Dubai campus)
901-950World rankBusinessPsychologyMedia
Explore university profileOverall university rankings, not subject rankings. “=” means a shared rank; a range is a ranking band. Compare course content, language and entry requirements too.
These are examples to research, not UGO partners or guaranteed admission or funding.
A little preparation.
A clearer plan.
Bring your school results, subject interests and a family budget to your consultation.
Choose your intake
Admissions are rolling, with main intakes in September and January. Leave time for attestation, equivalency and the student visa.
Prepare your documents
Start with your passport, attested school certificate and transcripts, and IELTS. The UAE equivalency certificate must follow within your first semester.
Agree a realistic budget
Ask for the full fee including any foundation year, deposits, housing contract length and the conditions for keeping a merit discount.