expenses
Admissions Undergraduate Graduate
Application Processing Fee non refundable, with application AED 200 AED 200
Reservation / Enrollment Deposit * non refundable AED 5,000 AED 2,000
Entrance Exam Fee ** non refundable AED 300 n/a
Computer Exam Fee *** non refundable AED 150 n/a

* The undergraduate reservation deposit, which is fully applied toward tuition, is required upon acceptance (including conditional) for admission. Due to the high number of applicants, students are requested to pay this deposit within two months of the start of the term of entry. No application will be accepted after this date without the reservation deposit. The undergraduate reservation deposit is non-refundable unless the application is rejected by the Admissions Department.
The graduate enrolment deposit, which is fully applied toward tuition, is required upon acceptance (including conditional) for admission.

** English & / or Math placement exams for undergraduate applicants only.

*** Only for undergraduate engineering program applicants.

Registrar
Late Registration Fee registration post deadlines* AED 1,000
Graduation Processing Fee non refundable, diploma fee AED 500

* A late registration fee will be charged for those registering after the final advising and registration date set for the semester (see University Calendar)

Student Residence Visa *
Visa Fee processing AED 1,000
Passport Deposit refundable only upon cancellation of visa AED 2,000
* UAE Residence Visas are only processed for full-time students.
 
Books
Students are responsible for buying their own books. Book expense is not included in the tuition.
Health Insurance (Mandatory)

Private health insurance covering care in the UAE is mandatory for all AUD students except UAE Nationals. In order to meet this requirement by enrolling in the AUD-sponsored health insurance plan, students are charged a non-refundable fee on their Fall semester bill covering the period September 1 through August 31.

Fees and Charges for AUD Students Health Insurance Plan
Student joining beginning of Charges
Fall Semester (covering September, 2012 – August, 2013) AED 1,500
Spring Semester (covering January, 2013 – August, 2013) AED 1,000
Summer I Semester (covering May, 2013 – August, 2013) AED 600
Summer II Semester (covering July, 2013 – August, 2013) AED 400
Waiver of Fees

For this fee to be waived, students are required to provide evidence of currently valid private health insurance covering care in the UAE (original insurance card or attached colored copy) to the Finance Office. Deadline to do so is the last day of the Fall semester Drop/Add (see University Calendar). Failure to provide this proof before the deadline will result in canceling your option to waive the health insurance coverage and associated fee. To download the Mandatory Health Insurance Waiver Form please click here.