Tuition / year
AED 55,000 – AED 75,000/yr
Students
2,500
International
78%
QS World
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About CUD
A private Canadian-curriculum university on Sheikh Zayed Road offering business, engineering, communication, architecture and health programs, with transfer pathways to Canadian partner universities.
- ✓Ranked #40 in the QS Arab Region
- ✓Private university
- ✓Strong in Business & Engineering
Accreditation: CAA accredited; Canadian-curriculum framework
Programs & Tuition Fees
Indicative annual tuition. Confirm current fees with the university.
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBA Business Administration | Bachelor | 4 yrs | AED 62,000 |
| BSc Civil Engineering | Bachelor | 4 yrs | AED 66,000 |
| BA Communication & Media | Bachelor | 4 yrs | AED 60,000 |
| MBA | Master | 2 yrs | AED 72,000 |
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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