Tuition / year
AED 55,000 – AED 70,000/yr
Students
1,200
International
50%
QS World
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About BUiD
A research-based, postgraduate-focused university in Dubai International Academic City with academic partnerships with UK institutions, offering master's and doctoral programs.
- ✓Established 2004
- ✓Private university
- ✓Strong in Education & Engineering & IT
Accreditation: CAA accredited; research links with UK universities
Programs & Tuition Fees
Indicative annual tuition. Confirm current fees with the university.
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSc Informatics | Master | 2 yrs | AED 65,000 |
| MEd Education | Master | 2 yrs | AED 60,000 |
| MBA | Master | 2 yrs | AED 65,000 |
| PhD Programs | PhD | 4 yrs | AED 70,000 |
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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