Symbiosis International University, Dubai
The Dubai campus of the well-known Pune-based Symbiosis University.
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About the university
Symbiosis Dubai extends Symbiosis International University to the UAE, offering degree programmes with a strong focus on professional skills and international exposure.
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Popular study areas
- Business and Management
- Media and Communication
- Law and Humanities
- Design
Founded in 1971, Symbiosis International University is one of India's leading universities, with students from over 85 countries. Symbiosis Dubai sits in Dubai Knowledge Park and was the first to start academic operations with full CAA and KHDA accreditation.
50+
Years of legacy
80+
Global collaborations
1300+
Alumni in the UAE
130+
Programmes at SIU
42
Institutes
13
Research centres
Why students choose it
Accredited
Licensed by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Part of the India-UAE E33 education agreement.
Reputation
Ranked 51st globally in Employer Reputation (QS Asia 2025). SIU holds an A++ grade.
Career ready
100% internship and placement assistance, with industry partners including PwC, IEEE, Odoo, Cisco Networking Academy, Grant Thornton and Dubai Police.
Diverse campus
A campus with 15+ nationalities and a legacy network across industries and continents.
Dual degree
BBA Dual Degree with Aston University, UK (2+2 years).
Flexible exit
Honors students can exit after year 3. Second-year lateral entry and credit transfer are accepted, subject to evaluation.
Programmes offered
Undergraduate programmes
Annual fee in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT. Rates may vary with exchange rates. Intakes: September to January.
BBA
4 years | AED 42,000
General BBA programme
BBA (Honors)
4 years, 3-year exit option | AED 42,000
Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, AI & Business Analytics
BBA Dual Degree
2+2 years | AED 42,000 (first 2 years)
Dual degree with Aston University, UK
B.Com (Honors) + ACCA Prep
4 years, 3-year exit option | AED 42,000
B.Tech in Computer Engineering
4 years | AED 53,550
BCA
4 years | AED 42,000
AI & Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Data Science & Data Analytics
B.Sc in Psychology (Honors)
4 years, 3-year exit option | AED 42,000
Organizational Psychology, Counselling Psychology
BA in Media & Communication (Honors)
4 years, 3-year exit option | AED 42,000
Digital Marketing & Advertising, Public Relations & Corporate Communications
Scholarships
- Merit-based scholarships for outstanding academic performance
- Early bird offers for those who apply early
- Alumni and sibling scholarships
- Esaad and Fazaa card scholarship
University admissions desk
- +971 55 905 3377
- admissions@siu-dubai.ac.ae
- www.siu-dubai.ac.ae
- Block 14, Symbiosis Dubai, Dubai Knowledge Park
Fees and details are from the Symbiosis Dubai undergraduate brochure and may change. Our counsellors will confirm current figures.
The details at a glance
Fees
| Programme / item | Duration | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| BBA | 4 years | AED 42,000 |
| BBA (Honors) | 4 years, 3-year exit option | AED 42,000 |
| BBA Dual Degree | 2+2 years | AED 42,000 (first 2 years) |
| B.Com (Honors) + ACCA Prep | 4 years, 3-year exit option | AED 42,000 |
| B.Tech in Computer Engineering | 4 years | AED 53,550 |
| BCA | 4 years | AED 42,000 |
| B.Sc in Psychology (Honors) | 4 years, 3-year exit option | AED 42,000 |
| BA in Media & Communication (Honors) | 4 years, 3-year exit option | AED 42,000 |
| Application fee | AED 250 | |
| Caution deposit, local students (refundable) | AED 1,500 | |
| Deposit, international students (refundable) | AED 4,500 (1,500 caution + 3,000 visa security) | |
| B.Tech lab deposit (refundable) | AED 2,000 | |
| Visa and medical insurance | AED 5,000 year 1, AED 3,500 from year 2 |
Entry requirements
| Applicant | Requirement |
|---|---|
| All programmes | Minimum 50% marks or equivalent in Grade 12 |
| B.Tech | 50% in Grade 12 with at least 60% in Physics and Mathematics, plus Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology or a technical or business vocational subject |
| UAE MOE curriculum | High School English score of 80% or equivalent. English-medium non-MOE curricula are exempt |
| Non-UAE curriculum | UAE MoE equivalency for Grade 12 completion |
Intakes
| Intake | Details |
|---|---|
| September to January | Undergraduate intake window |
| Lateral entry | Second-year lateral entry and credit transfer, subject to eligibility and credit evaluation |
Course selection
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Admission guidance
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