One of the earliest private universities in the UAE, Al Ghurair University, opened its doors in 1999 with the goal of improving the educational climate there and assisting students in realizing their full potential. With a 65% acceptance rate, Al Ghurair University placed 26th in the United Arab Emirates and 7748th overall in the World 2022 rankings. It ranks 601-650 in the QS World University Rankings in 2023. Also, in Dubai, it is ranked eleven.
Entry Requirements
We will consider students who have taken A Level examinations and/or the International Baccalaureate (IB) for entrance to undergraduate programs. We will also consider students who have successfully completed a Bachelor’s (Honours) degree of at least two years duration.
International Baccalaureate: minimum IB of 33
A-level: A*AA-AAA-BBB
Postgraduate
4-year bachelor a student with a GPA of 2.5 to 2.99 will be conditionally admitted to the program.
English Language Requirements
IELTS: Overall Band score of at least 6.0, with at least 5.0 in each of the four sub-tests (speaking, listening, reading, writing)
TOEFL: overall score of at least 80, and sub-tests not less than 18 in Reading, 17 in Writing, 17 in Listening, and 20 in Speaking
PTE: overall score of at least 62*, with at least 59 in each of the four sub-tests (speaking, listening, reading, writing).
Al Ghurair University fees
- Bachelor of Architecture: 47,490 AED
- Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design: 41544.45 AED
- Bachelor of Business Administration: 40380.24 AED
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering: 43079.60 AED
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering: 51229.10 AED
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering: 51229.10 AED
- Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations: 38995.67 AED
- Bachelor of Law: 41180.86 AED
Postgraduate
- Master of Business Administration 89986.05 AED
Living cost
Particular Annual Cost
Average accommodation cost 8,100-10,600 USD 29748.06 AED
Miscellaneous expenses 1,000 USD* 3672.60 AED
Thus, the annual cost of attendance for an international student enrolled at Al Ghurair University is between 19,800- 36,184 USD
or 72,727- 132,907 AED
Application fee
82 USD 301AED
Al Ghurair University scholarships
Scholarships for Undergraduates
To avail of a scholarship at the UG level, students must have a minimum GPA of 3.4. The scholarships available to them include the AGU President Scholarship, the Dean Scholarship, the Achievers Scholarship, the Merit Scholarship, and the Starter Scholarship.
A maximum tuition fee exemption of 70% is given to those awarded the AGU President Scholarship.
Scholarships for Postgraduates
These scholarships are given to qualified Bachelor’s degree holders enrolling in Master’s degree programs with a minimum CGPA of 3.5. The maximum percentage of discount offered is 35%
