Tuition / year
AED 60,000 – AED 80,000/yr
Students
10,000
International
18%
QS World
Top 700
About Zayed University
A federal university with modern campuses in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, offering US-accredited programs in business, communication, IT, education and humanities. Originally for Emirati women, now coeducational.
- ✓Ranked #23 in the QS Arab Region
- ✓Government-backed institution
- ✓Strong in Business & Communication
Accreditation: CAA accredited; US Middle States accredited; AACSB business college
Programs & Tuition Fees
Indicative annual tuition. Confirm current fees with the university.
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSc Business | Bachelor | 4 yrs | AED 70,000 |
| BA Communication & Media | Bachelor | 4 yrs | AED 65,000 |
| BSc Information Technology | Bachelor | 4 yrs | AED 68,000 |
| Bachelor of Education | Bachelor | 4 yrs | AED 60,000 |
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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