Tuition / year
AED 55,000 – AED 150,000/yr
Students
3,500
International
80%
QS World
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About GMU
One of the largest private medical and health-sciences universities in the Gulf, offering MBBS, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing and allied health programs to students from 90+ nationalities.
- ✓Established 1998
- ✓Private university
- ✓Strong in Medicine & Dentistry
Accreditation: CAA accredited; international medical & pharmacy accreditations
Programs & Tuition Fees
Indicative annual tuition. Confirm current fees with the university.
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS Medicine & Surgery | Bachelor | 6 yrs | AED 150,000 |
| Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) | Bachelor | 5 yrs | AED 110,000 |
| Bachelor of Pharmacy | Bachelor | 5 yrs | AED 70,000 |
| BSc Nursing | Bachelor | 4 yrs | AED 55,000 |
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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