🇵🇭 Philippines → 🇦🇪 UAE / Dubai

Study in UAE / Dubai from Philippines

Studying in the UAE from the Philippines offers global university campuses, tax-free part-time work and short flights home, with a fast student residence visa.

Tuition AED 40,000–AED 80,000/year Visa 2–4 wks Free for students

🇵🇭 Philippines

From

🇦🇪 UAE / Dubai

2–4 wks

Visa

Job-search visa for graduates of UAE institutions

Post-study

Dubai and Abu Dhabi give Filipino students access to international branch campuses such as Heriot-Watt, Middlesex and Manipal without travelling to the West, and the large overseas Filipino community in the Emirates makes settling in easier. Flights from Manila are direct and relatively frequent.

Tuition of AED 40,000–80,000 a year is the main cost, but the absence of income tax and the chance to work part-time alongside studies help offset living expenses in the Emirates.

Document attestation for a UAE application from the Philippines

Apply directly to your chosen UAE institution, then have your CHED-supported transcript and diploma attested, including legalisation through the UAE Embassy in Manila and the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs as the destination requires. Once you are admitted, the university sponsors your student residence visa via the GDRFA or ICA, so most of the process is handled in-country.

Costs, scholarships, visa timeline and working alongside study

Budget AED 3,000–5,000 a month for living costs and keep a bank statement showing around AED 4,000 a month. The student residence visa is typically issued in 2–4 weeks once admission is confirmed. UAE government scholarships and institution-specific grants are available, and graduates of UAE institutions can apply for a job-search visa to remain and seek work.

Your path from Philippines to UAE / Dubai

Apply directly to UAE institution. Student residence visa issued via GDRFA or ICA after admission — fast and straightforward process.

1
Register free & build your profile
Create a student account and tell us your grades, budget and goals. It takes five minutes and costs nothing.
2
Get matched to universities
Our advisors shortlist programmes that fit your profile and explain admission requirements and deadlines.
3
Prepare documents & apply
We help you assemble transcripts, language scores and financial proof, then submit strong applications.
4
Visa & departure support
Once admitted, we guide your student visa application and help you prepare for arrival.

Costs, visa & requirements

Tuition	AED 40,000–AED 80,000/year
Living costs	AED 3,000–5,000/month
Visa type	Student Residence Visa
Financial proof	Bank statement AED 4,000/month
Processing time	2–4 weeks
Language	IELTS 5.5–6.5
Scholarships	UAE Government Scholarships, Institution-specific grants

In-person support in Manila

Our Philippines office helps Philippines students with CHED credential verification, DFA apostille guidance, OFW student clearance and more — free of charge.

Visit our Philippines office →

Frequently asked questions

Which international universities operate in the UAE?

The UAE hosts branch campuses of institutions such as Heriot-Watt, Middlesex, Manipal and BITS Pilani, letting Filipino students earn a globally recognised degree close to home.

How fast is the UAE student residence visa from the Philippines?

Once your university confirms admission and sponsors you, the student residence visa is usually issued within 2–4 weeks through the GDRFA or ICA.

Can I work part-time while studying in the UAE?

Yes. Students can take part-time work alongside their studies, and because the UAE has no personal income tax, earnings are not taxed.