- Application fee (USD) 1500 27
- Fees updated
- Post study options updated
replaced generic graduate extension/job-seeker claim with the qualifying Golden Residence graduate route and documented the restricted eligibility criteria Source
Tuition
Full fee
Work during study
Allowed
vacations: Unlimited
Post-study work
120 months
Proof of funds
—
Path to staying
- Study12 months, renewable
- Post-study workup to 120 months
Overview
- Country
- United Arab Emirates
- Visa name
- Student Visa
- Local name
- تأشيرة طالب
- Status
- Active
- Duration
- 12 months
- Renewable
- Yes
Student residence permission for foreign students enrolled at licensed and approved UAE educational institutions. An accredited institution can host and sponsor the student; a UAE-resident parent may also sponsor a student. The residence duration follows the study program. Student-affairs offices commonly facilitate applications.
Tuition and costs
- Tuition policy
- Full fee
- Scholarships
- Available
Tuition is set by each institution and program, so no UAE-wide annual range is published here. As one official example, Zayed University lists AED 2,500 per undergraduate credit hour for international students; scholarships and financial support depend on institution and eligibility.
Work rights during study
- Work allowed
- Yes
- Vacation hours
- Unlimited
- Permission
- Separate permit
Student employment or training requires the relevant permit and is subject to its conditions. MOHRE regulations provide for a student training and employment permit for students in the UAE aged 15 or older; no universal weekly hour limit was found in the official sources reviewed.
Post-study work options
| Program | Type | Duration | Min degree | Work | PR path |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Residence for Outstanding Graduates | Work permit | 120 mo | Bachelors | No | No |
Fees and costs
| Fee | Type | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Residence Application Fee | Application | $27 | One time |
| Student Residence Permit Issuance | Permit | $27 | Per year |
| ICP Smart Services Fee | Service | $27 | One time |
Dependents and family
- Dependents
- Allowed
- Restriction
- University students may sponsor family members if they can afford the costs and provide suitable housing; specific emirate and immigration conditions apply.
- Spouse work
- Limited
- Conditions
- A family-sponsored spouse needs an employer to obtain the applicable MOHRE work permit before working.
How to apply
- Method
- Online
- Via
- An accredited university or college may host and sponsor the student; the student may also reside under a UAE-resident parent sponsor. University student-affairs offices commonly facilitate applications.
- Processing
- 2-2 days
- Interview
- Not required
- Official site
- u.ae
- Health insurance
- Required (buy separately)
Notes and caveats
UAE-wide procedures and charges vary by issuing emirate and institution. The ICP federal fee schedule lists AED 100 application, AED 100 residence issuance per year, and AED 100 smart-services fee. Dubai's GDRFA student service lists AED 200 permit issuance plus AED 10 knowledge and innovation charges, AED 20 delivery, and AED 500 for applicants already inside the country. The ICP states that residence duration is determined by the study program and allows a 180-day stay after completion; Dubai's service page states a 60-day grace period. Confirm the applicable emirate's current total with the sponsor before applying.
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Last verified Oct 9, 2026 Last changed Oct 9, 2026 Source