Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy — Les Roches
📍 Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi · Official website ↗
Tuition / year
AED 110,000 – AED 120,000/yr
Students
130
International
59%
QS World
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About Les Roches Abu Dhabi
Opened in 2024 as a partnership between Switzerland's Les Roches and DCT Abu Dhabi, this is Les Roches' first Middle East campus, blending Swiss hospitality pedagogy with Emirati culture at Zayed Sports City.
- ✓Established 2024
- ✓International branch campus — globally portable degree
- ✓Strong in Hospitality Management & Hotel Management
Accreditation: ADEK licensed; CAA accredited; Swiss & NECHE (US) accreditation via Les Roches
Programs & Tuition Fees
Indicative annual tuition. Confirm current fees with the university.
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBA Global Hospitality Management | Bachelor | 4 yrs | AED 116,838 |
| MSc International Hospitality Management | Master | 2 yrs | AED 120,000 |
| MSc Sports Management & Events | Master | 2 yrs | AED 120,000 |
Scholarships
Merit Scholarship
10–50% tuitionEligibility: Awarded for strong academic results, renewable on GPA
Need-based & sibling discounts
Partial tuitionEligibility: Based on financial need or family enrollment
Reputation by Nationality
How well-regarded this university's degrees are within major UAE communities (editorial estimate, 0–100).
Admission Requirements
- •UAE secondary school certificate or equivalent
- •English proficiency (IELTS / TOEFL / EmSAT)
- •Program-specific prerequisites
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