Fees Guide 2026ā¢BBA Degree
How much does a BBA cost in the UAE?
May 2026
6 min read
UAE
From AED 134,922 at the top end to AED 40,000 for budget-friendly options. Here's exactly what you'll pay for a BBA in 2026.
AEDĀ 153,500
Highest
AEDĀ 40,000
Lowest
AEDĀ 75,624
Average
Annual tuition fees compared
All figures are in AED and reflect the 2025ā2026 academic year.
| # | University | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hult International Business School | AEDĀ 153,500 |
| 2 | University of Birmingham Dubai | AEDĀ 134,922 |
| 3 | SP Jain School of Global Management | AEDĀ 118,254 |
| 4 | AUS (American University of Sharjah) | AEDĀ 111,000 |
| 5 | AUD (American University in Dubai) | AEDĀ 105,030 |
| 6 | Heriot Watt University Dubai | AEDĀ 78,650 |
| 7 | Zayed University | AEDĀ 75,000 |
| 8 | Canadian University Dubai | AEDĀ 73,017 |
| 9 | United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) | AEDĀ 69,000 |
| 10 | RIT Dubai | AEDĀ 68,000 |
| 11 | Middlesex University Dubai | AEDĀ 64,557 |
| 12 | University of Wollongong in Dubai | AEDĀ 63,449 |
| 13 | Curtin University Dubai | AEDĀ 60,900 |
| 14 | University of Sharjah | AEDĀ 60,703 |
| 15 | AURAK | AEDĀ 60,260 |
| 16 | University of Dubai | AEDĀ 58,000 |
| 17 | Abu Dhabi University | AEDĀ 54,000 |
| 18 | Manipal University Dubai | AEDĀ 50,925 |
| 19 | Ajman University | AEDĀ 45,930 |
| 20 | BITS Pilani Dubai Campus | AEDĀ 43,000 |
| 21 | University of Stirling (RAK Campus) | AEDĀ 40,000 |
*Annual tuition only, excluding fees and housing
What they don't tell you
Tuition is just the beginning. Here's what else you'll need to budget for:
Housingper year
AED 5,000 ā 15,000Living expensesper month
AED 500 ā 1,500Books & suppliesper year
AED 1,000 ā 5,000Visa & medicalannual
AED 2,000 ā 4,000Pro tip: Add 25ā35% to tuition for total annual cost if living in Dubai. 15ā20% if staying with family.
Scholarships can change everything
Most students don't pay full price. Here's what you might qualify for:
Academic merit85%+ GPA
15ā30% offSports & extracurricularNational level
10ā50% offFamily discountSibling enrolled
10ā15% offEarly paymentPay full year upfront
5ā10% offThe bottom line
A BBA in the UAE will cost you between AEDĀ 40,000 and AEDĀ 153,500 per year.
Before scholarships. Before living costs. Before the real conversation.
Numbers only tell half the story.
Talk to someone who's actually studying there.