Masters degree - Postgraduate in English in United Arab Emirates for international students

The Master's degree in UAE universities 1 is the stage of higher education, traditionally following the bachelor's degree. The duration of such programs is often a year, but there are programs with a duration of two and three years (depends on the university and the direction). Most courses are taught in English, but there are master's degree programs in Arabic.

Higher education in the UAE is a fairly young field, which at the moment is only about 50 years old. However, this does not affect the quality and prestige of educational institutions in the UAE. Taking into account the experience of the most rated and popular institutions in the world, the universities of this country, make up their curricula efficiently and practically. Every year, this country spends about 15% of the state budget on education. Studying in the UAE is a combination of cutting—edge educational experience with traditional Arab values.

• The main language of studying is English, which attracts the international students with the availability of admission, the prospects of training and the universality of the application of such education. The language requirements for admission are relatively low: it is necessary to pass the IELTS language test from 6.0.
• Accessibility for the foreign students. The UAE is open to students from other countries and is actively engaged in attracting them, offering various discounts on tuition.
• Huge investments. The UAE government constantly invests large sums in education, so all educational institutions are equipped with the most modern classrooms and high-tech equipment, students are provided with all conditions for a comfortable process.
• International prospects. The diplomas are recognized all over the world, the most prestigious universities have opened its branches, so the students are provided with opportunity to obtain diploma from universities in countries such as the USA, Germany, France or the UK. The documents of these educational institutions will not differ from those issued in the country of the university.

Master degree in the UAE is organized just like in many other countries of the world:

• Master of Science (MSc)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Master of Law (LL.M)
• Master of Arts (MA).

The studying lasts for 1-3 years. However, there are also part-time programs where studying can last up to 5 years. There are also accelerated types of master's degree programs for up to 11 months, but there are a minority of such. Some universities consider both full-time and distance or mixed type of education.

In the course of the educational program of each type of master's degree, all forms of studying are provided: lectures, seminars, practical classes, writing projects and dissertations. At the moment, the universities in the UAE have a wide variety of relevant master's programs. Some of the most popular are business areas, management, marketing, oil production, medicine and bioengineering.

The cost of studying for master degree in business in the UAE starts from 20,000 dirham per year (this is about $ 5,500). For example, the Data Science program at Middlesex University Dubai will cost students 21,000 dirham, the studying  lasts a year. For comparison: a similar program at Middlesex University London will already cost 15,300 pounds (that is, $ 18,972). Despite this, graduates of both campuses will receive the same British diplomas.

The average cost of studying for a master's degree in the UAE   is 60 000 – 80 000 dirham per year. One of the most expensive UAE programs — Master's in International Business at HULT Dubai International Business School — costs 176,000 dirham (about $48,000). The duration of studying is one year.

The requirements for those wishing to enrol in a master degree in the  UAE generally do not differ from the requirements in other countries. The list of documents usually includes:

• Bachelor diploma and its transcript
• CV (for Master degree MBA in the UAE, it is often necessary to have several years of work experience)
• International language certificate (for example, IELTS with the minimal grade not below 5.5)
• Recommendation letters
• Motivation letter.

After completing the Master's degree, graduates can apply for a job search visa for six months. After the conclusion of the contract, a work visa is issued, the validity of which lasts as long as the contract. The UAE is interested in the influx of professionals from abroad and the adaptation of promising specialists, so visa conditions for them will become more attractive.

Moreover, the graduates of the Master degree in the UAE can stay at the university to conduct research and teaching activities. The UAE actively employs foreign students who speak English.