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Tuition and Fees

All fees are inclusive of 5% VAT where applicable. Refer to our FAQ's for more details.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

Fees

Fall 2024

Spring 2025

Summer Sessions 2025

Tuition
(less than 12 credit hours)

AED 4,368 per credit

AED 4,368 per credit

AED 4,368 per credit

Tuition
(12 to 16 credit hours)

AED 50,505 per semester

AED 50,505 per semester

Tuition overload
(over 16 credit hours)

AED 3,385 per credit

AED 3,385 per credit

Services Fee

AED 525 per semester

AED 525 per semester

AED 315 per session

Housing - Shared Room

AED 8,500

AED 8,500

AED 5,700 per session

Housing - Single Room

AED 14,000

AED 14,000

AED 8,500 per session

Housing Security Deposit*

AED 1,000

AED 1,000

AED 1,000

Health Insurance Fees**

AED 3,200

AED 2,300

AED 1,200

Health Insurance Fees (visiting students)***

AED 1,600 (US$439)

AED 1,600 (US$439)

AED 1,200 (US$ 329)

Notes:

  • Health insurance coverage is activated from the joining date until 31 August, end of academic year.
  • Services fee is designated for labs and activities for undergraduate and certificate programs. It is a mandatory fee per semester in addition to tuition fee.
  • Students are responsible for buying their own books, book expense is not included in the tuition.
  • Students in the B.Arch. Program are required to buy a laptop for the approximate cost of AED 4,000 in addition to books, general supplies and specialized materials which cost approximately AED 2,500 per year.

*A one-time, refundable security deposit of AED1,000 is required. This one-time security deposit is payable with the student’s first housing payment.
**Private health insurance covering care in the UAE is mandatory for all AUD sponsored students.
***Visiting students requiring AUD residence visa have to enroll in the AUD-sponsored health insurance plan as part of the visa process.

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Fees

Fall 2024

Spring 2025

Summer Sessions 2025

M.A. in Leadership and Innovation in Contemporary Media

AED 4,586 per credit

Master of Business Administration

AED 4,586 per credit

Master of Education

AED 4,368 per credit

M.S. in Construction Management

AED 4,586 per credit

Master of Arts in International Affairs (MAIA)

AED 4,586 per credit

Master of Arts In Intellectual Property and Innovation Management (MA. IPIM)

AED 4,586 per credit

Master of Urban Design and Digital Environments (MUDDE)

AED 4,586 per credit

Additional Modules

AED 2,625 per module

 

Intensive English Language Program (IELP) and English Bridge Program

Programs

Fees

Fall 2024

Spring 2025

Summer Sessions 2025

Intensive English Language Program

IELP 097 or
ENGB 098

Tuition

AED 29,400 per semester

AED 29,400 per semester

AED 21,000 per session

Intensive English Language Program & English Bridge Program

ENGB 099

Tuition

AED 22,050 per semester

AED 22,050 per semester

AED 15,750 per session

Additional credits (with ENGB 099 only)

Tuition

AED 4,368 per credit

AED 4,368 per credit

AED 4,368 per credit

 

Services Fee

AED 525 per semester

AED 525 per semester

AED 315 per session

 

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Programs

Fees

Fall 2024

Spring 2025

Summer Sessions 2025

Middle Eastern Certificate

Tuition

AED 4,368 per credit

Middle Eastern Certificate for visiting students

Tuition

AED 57,275 (18 CH per semester)

AED 60,660 (19 CH per semester)

 

Services Fee

AED 525 per semester

AED 525 per semester

AED 315 per session

Note : Services fee is designated for labs and activities for undergraduate and certificate programs. It is a mandatory fee per semester in addition to tuition fee.

OTHER FEES

Explanation of Fees and Expenses

Undergraduate Programs

Graduate Programs

Certificate Programs

Application Processing Fee (non-refundable)

AED 420

AED 420

AED 420

Placement Test (Math & English Exams) Fee

AED 315

N/A

N/A

Computer Proficiency Exam Fee

AED 150

N/A

N/A

Certificate Fee

N/A

N/A

AED 300

Diploma Fee

AED 600

AED 600

N/A

Transcript Fee

AED 50

AED 50

AED 50

Late Registration Fee*

AED 1,050

AED 1,050

AED 1,050

Reservation and Enrollment Deposit **(non-refundable)

AED 5,000

AED 2,000

N/A

Lost ID

AED 200

AED 200

AED 200

* A late registration fee will be charged for those registering after the final advising and registration date, set for the semester (see AUD Academic Calendar under Student Resources).

**Deposit is fully applied toward tuition, is required upon acceptance for admission (provisional or other).

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