Why Study in Dubai
Are you nearing the end or have already completed your degree, but you are not quite finished with your education? Perhaps you are considering a Masters's degree or PhD in an exciting location with a lot of job opportunities during and after your studies. Dubai is a unique, lively and cosmopolitan city with an international focus and lots of opportunities for good students to work after their studies.

Why study at the University of Wollongong Dubai?
UOWD is among the best in the world - UOWD’s curriculum and teaching practices reflect those of UOW Australia, which is consistently ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide (QS World University Rankings 2023).
Studying at UOWD is affordable - Courses at UOWD are competitively priced and there is a range of scholarships and bursaries available to help with the cost of study. Students have a choice of budget-friendly accommodation options and will find that getting around the city is easy with a free shuttle service to the nearest metro station and various locations around the emirate.
UOWD graduates are among the world’s best - The career support UOWD provide, along with its practical approach to learning, will help you prepare for your career while you study. Professional degrees at UOWD integrate practical workplace learning that lets you earn professional accreditation with peak national and international industry bodies.
Situated in Dubai’s knowledge hub - Situated in the heart of Dubai Knowledge Park with world-renowned multinational companies as neighbours, our campus is the ideal setting to inspire and encourage knowledge sharing through academic collaboration with industry greats. Dubai Knowledge Park is located adjacent to the industrial clusters of Dubai Internet City and Dubai Media City, which are home to international innovators, tech giants and media entities.
Quality of living - One of the top cities in the world in the Expat City Ranking 2022, by InterNations.
English is the language of communication - Plenty of opportunities to practise your English while studying and living in Dubai.
Melting pot of cultures - Thanks to its tolerance and openness towards different nationalities, cultures and religions, the expat community in Dubai makes 80% of the total population and includes over 200 nationalities. Dubai is one of the few places in the world where you see a confluence of East and West in the proper sense of it.
Ease of acquiring student visa - There is a straightforward visa service for students on a full-time programme. After graduation outstanding students can be eligible for 5 or 10 year Golden Visa, securing UAE residency for the duration of the visa for themselves and their families.
Thriving economy - Dubai is an international trade and business hub, which aims to double the size of its economy in the next decade and become one of the top 3 economic cities around the world. This means creating an environment that unlocks business opportunities, broadens the economic base, and creates jobs for all.
Strategic location - The city has access to a wide array of airlines and flight routes, serving almost every destination in the world.
Safety for all - Dubai ranks 1st in more than 11 indicators on Personal Safety within different competitiveness indices mainly the Safe Cities Index by the Economist Intelligence Unit and Smart Cities report by IMD World Competitiveness Center.
Outstanding healthcare system - With heavy investment in the healthcare sector, the city is a perfect place for all healthcare and well-being needs.
Tax benefits - Dubai offers a lot of exciting career and business opportunities. It currently has a zero-income tax policy.
Internationally recognised and accredited - All degrees are accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education’s Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) and licensed by Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). They are quality assured by Australia’s Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA).
How can GRB Study Abroad support you?
Study Abroad is a new and exciting division of The Graduate Recruitment Bureau. We are a free and independent service to you, and you will get an application fee waiver from the University of Wollongong Dubai if we make the application on your behalf.
Choosing to study abroad is a big decision and can be quite stressful and complicated. Our aim is to help you to navigate this process and choose the right course for you and guide you through the process of making an application.
We will also offer you advice and counselling about accommodation options, fees, locations and making your visa application. In short, we will support you throughout the process until you begin your new life as an international student in Dubai.
Making an application through us does not commit you in any way to accepting an offer.

Work whilst you study


A range of courses
Golden visas for outstanding
graduates 5-10 years


Internationally recognised
Flexible start dates

State-of-the-art facilities

Get in touch
Our further study in Dubai team is here to support you and answer any questions you may have. Please apply now with no commitment to begin the conversation.