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Study in the UAE

Study in the United Arab Emirates

Dubai and Abu Dhabi host branch campuses of NYU, Sorbonne, Heriot-Watt, Middlesex and Birmingham. English-medium, tax-free salaries, and a 5-year Green Visa post-graduation for skilled graduates.

5 yrGreen Visa post-study
0%Income tax
40+Branch campuses
Why United Arab Emirates

Reasons students from Asia & Africa choose United Arab Emirates.

Every highlight below maps to a real outcome - visa approval, scholarship, part-time work or post-study settlement.

  • UK, US, French, Indian branch campuses
  • English-medium degrees - globally recognised
  • Post-graduation Green Visa 5 years
  • Career access to MENA's largest job market
  • Halal, multicultural and safe
Partner universities & courses

Top universities & most-wanted courses.

Universities we partner with

  • NYU Abu Dhabi
  • Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi
  • Heriot-Watt University Dubai
  • Middlesex University Dubai
  • University of Birmingham Dubai
  • American University of Sharjah
  • Khalifa University
  • United Arab Emirates University

Popular courses for United Arab Emirates

  • BBA / MBA
  • BSc Computer Science / AI
  • BSc Aviation Management
  • MSc Finance / Islamic Finance
  • BA Media & Communication
  • MSc Engineering
Student visa to United Arab Emirates

Student Entry Permit / Residence - at a glance.

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Work while studyPart-time with university + MoHRE approval
Post-study visaGreen Visa - 5 years
Processing time2-4 weeks
IntakesSeptember, January, May (limited)
From Bangladesh

Study in United Arab Emirates from Sylhet, Dhaka & Chittagong.

Free first counselling session in person at Zindabazar (Sylhet) or on WhatsApp from anywhere in Bangladesh. Walk in to our Sylhet office at 1004, West World Shopping City, Zindabazar Saturday to Thursday 11:30am-8pm, or WhatsApp us from anywhere in Bangladesh. UK head office in London E10.

Embassy / VFS in Bangladesh

Filed via the relevant embassy or VFS in Dhaka. We handle paperwork end-to-end.

Bank seasoning

3-6 months bank statements with clean source of funds.

Processing time

Typically 4-10 weeks post-biometric submission.

Best intakes from BD

Multiple intakes - we time your file to the strongest pipeline.

What we see working

Talk to our Sylhet office for current approval trends and intake-specific guidance.

Funds & sponsor docs

We brief you privately on tuition, living-cost proof and sponsor letters once we review your profile.

Most popular United Arab Emirates programmes for Bangladeshi students
University degreesPostgraduate studyFoundation / pathway courses
End-to-end support

What you get when you choose us.

01 / Service

Career Counselling

1:1 sessions with UK-qualified advisors to map your profile, budget and ambitions to the right course and country.

02 / Service

University Applications

We handle shortlisting, SOPs, LORs, transcripts and submissions across multiple universities in one managed process.

03 / Service

Scholarships & Funding

Access merit, need-based and country-specific scholarships. We brief you on every pound, euro or dollar you can save.

04 / Service

Student Visa Support

CAS, I-20, CoE, Confirmation of Admission - whatever the country calls it, we prepare financial statements, SOPs and mock interviews end-to-end.

05 / Service

IELTS, PTE & Test Prep

Structured coaching and mock testing for IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, Duolingo, GRE, GMAT and SAT - in-person and online.

06 / Service

Pre-Departure & Arrival

Flight bookings, forex, accommodation, airport pickup, SIM, bank account and first-week orientation - all arranged.

07 / Service

Accommodation

Partnered with verified student housing providers across every destination - book before you fly.

08 / Service

Post-Arrival Support

Part-time job leads, NI/SSN registration, GP/healthcare setup and ongoing case management through graduation.

FAQ

Your questions about United Arab Emirates, answered.

Still unsure? A 20-minute free call with our counsellor will get you a written plan.

Talk to an advisor

Compare United Arab Emirates with other top destinations

Many of our Bangladeshi students apply to two or three destinations in parallel - we file applications across multiple countries from the same profile to maximise approval and scholarship outcomes.

Ready to start?

Your United Arab Emirates application - handled end-to-end.

Tell us where you are and what you want to study. We'll reply within 12 hours with a personalised plan.