Postgraduate courses drive 70% of Indian applications to Dubai: What you need to know

Applications from Indian students to Dubai have surged, with postgraduate courses accounting for over 70% of interest. Business, management, data science, analytics, and AI are the most popular fields, supported by structured internship pathways. Tuition fees and living costs in Dubai remain significantly lower than the U.S. or U.K. Indian students now make up roughly 42% of international higher-education enrolments in Dubai, highlighting the emirate’s growing role as a preferred study abroad destination in the GCC.