Your guide to university housing in the UAE

Dubai: Deciding where to study can be an overwhelming choice. Not only do you have to pick a career path and programme, but also consider the university’s location, affordability, housing and networking opportunities.

With university increasingly seen as a place to network, learn life skills and build happy memories, student housing options can be a big factor in deciding where you would like to study.

Nearing five decades of rapid growth as an economy and international hub, the UAE now has a knowledge ecosystem of almost 95 universities offering a range of degree options - from cybersecurity to fashion design – available to UAE nationals, expatriates and international students.

There are options such as on-campus dorms or designated private providers for those looking to study in the UAE.

Are there any COVID-19 guidelines I need to be aware of?

According to the latest guidelines issued by the Ministry of Education (MoE) in July 2021, only vaccinated students will be allowed to reside in student accommodation and according to the approved physical distancing procedures in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Different types of housing options for students

UAE has 93 universities accredited by the Ministry of Education and the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) that offer various options for housing - in-campus or off-campus, or even partnering with student accommodation providers to facilitate the process for students. Students also have the option to contact private accommodation providers in the UAE, which provide special packages for university students.

Most of these private housing options are also often located near academic clusters or hubs in the UAE like the Dubai International Academic City, Dubai Knowledge Park and University City in Sharjah.

How much would it cost?

The annual fee ranges from Dh15,000 to Dh50,000 per year and you can expect all accommodations to be furnished with basic necessities.

Here is the complete list of accommodation options, fees, facilities and locations in each emirate.

Note: Some universities have campuses in more than one Emirate and these will be mentioned separately under the respective Emirate.

Only universities accredited by the Ministry of Education and the Knowledge and Human Development Authority UAE are included.

Dubai

Dubai is home to 49 accredited higher education institutes. They offer accommodation that ranges from approximately Dh25,000 to Dh50,000 per year and are concentrated in two designated free zones – Dubai International Academic City and Dubai Knowledge Park.

Dubai International Academic City

Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) houses a dynamic community of 20 MOE-accredited universities. It has a catering and food complex named the Food Court that has a wide range of food options for all students studying in the area.

Amity University Dubai

Type: In-campus accommodation

Capacity: 265 students

Types of room: single occupancy, double occupancy

Fees: Dh40,000 per year for single rooms, Dh25,000 per year for twin rooms.

A discount of Dh5,000 is applicable for all double occupancy rooms for the academic year 2020-21.

Facilities available

Gym, game room, study area, coin-operated laundry area, communal study areas, functioning kitchen.

Catering

A food court is available on campus, with options that are changed frequently at affordable prices to diversify the meal options. The centre includes restaurants and cafés as well.

Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani, Dubai

Type: In-campus accommodation

Types of room: Single room accommodation offered on a first-come first served basis.

Fees: Dh15,000 per semester, including a facility fee of Dh750 and security deposit of Dh2,000.

Facilities available

Communal lounge with TV, indoor games, girls and boys gym, indoor sports complex, tennis court, professional athletic synthetic track, football ground.

Catering

Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food is provided for the residents in a canteen facility.

Emirates Aviation University

Type: In-campus accommodation

Types of room: en-suite single rooms on a first-come first-served basis

Fees: Dh3,675 per month

Facilities available

Two separate gym rooms for males and females’ students, swimming pool monitored by life guard, free car parking, communal study room, game room, student lounge, and a TV room.

Catering

There are two options for catering:

• A shared pantry is located on each floor attached with a small kitchen with fridge.

• There is a cafeteria on the ground floor inside the Student Activities Building, main campus, that offers breakfast, lunch and sandwiches at competitive prices.

Institute Of Management Technology-Dubai

Type: On-campus accommodation

Capacity: 600

Types of room: single occupancy rooms, twin rooms

Fees: Dh13,400 per semester for sharing accommodation, Dh17,250 per semester for single accommodation.

Facilities available

Dining facilities, television rooms and gaming facilities, gym, multipurpose court, music rooms, recreation student lounge room, multipurpose court and amphitheatre.

Catering

Common dining facilities on-campus with buffet offered three times a day. There is an on-campus canteen for meals and a cafeteria that serves beverages and snacks.

Manipal Academy Of Higher Education (Mahe) Dubai

Type: On-campus accommodation

Types of room: Single room, twin room, triple room.

Fees: Dh25,500 per year for triple occupancy, Dh35,500 per year for single rooms, inclusive of boarding, lodging, internet and laundry.

Facilities available

Common rooms with television and laundry facilities, WiFi.

Catering

Common dining area in each hostel is present, the university also has a Food Court and cafeteria with vegetarian and non-vegetarian food on offer with menus changed daily.

S. P. Jain School Of Global Management

Type: Off-campus accommodation

Types of rooms: Studio or one-bedroom apartments.

Fees: The programme offered by S. P. Jain School of Global Management includes four months of academic study at each of their campuses in Dubai, Sydney and Singapore. The total housing fee for all three places – inclusively – is AUD18,000 (approximately Dh47,000)

Facilities available

Common room and recreational area, gym, laundry machine.

Catering

An on-campus cafeteria, and the Dubai International Academic City’s Food court are options for students in residence.

Private accommodation options

If the university does not provide housing options, they may assist students in the following ways:

1. Connecting them with designated private student accommodation providers.

2. Connecting them with recommended private providers.

3. Providing general assistance to students in finding their own accommodation.

In Dubai, these are some of the main purpose-built student accommodation:

I. The Myriad Dubai

Address: Dubai International Academic City

Types of rooms: Single rooms, double rooms, single-occupancy studio rooms, accessible rooms to accommodate people of determination.

Fees: Ranges from Dh3,100 to Dh4,400 per person per month (the rates can be lower if paid for a few months in advance).

Facilities available

Furnished, en-suite bathrooms, free WiFi, weekly cleaning, gym, swimming pool and other sporting facilities, library lounge, kitchen lounges, arcade, outdoor amphitheatre, barbecue stations, retail options, canteen.

Catering

There are professionally catered canteens, restaurants and cafes along with shared kitchen lounges.

Transport to universities

The residence has an included shuttle bus service for university students.

II. Uninest accommodation

Address: Wadi Al Safa 5, Dubailand

Types of room: Twin sharing room, single standard room, single large room, studio. The rooms have an en-suite bathroom, while the studio has en-suite kitchen and bathroom.

Fees: Ranges from Dh3,100 per person per month to Dh4,400 per person per month, if paid monthly. The rates can be lower if paid for a few months in advance.

Note: Universities that are designated platinum partners of Uninest accommodation offer a discount to their students.

Facilities available

Common study room, rooftop swimming pool, on-site gym, games room, café, terrace, car parking, transport to university.

Catering

Onsite cafeteria

Transport to universities

Transport is included in the fees, and evening shuttle service is provided for shopping and entertainment purposes.

III. Dubai Silicon Oasis residence

Types of room: Single room, twin room, three-bedroom apartment. The rooms have en-suite bathroom, while the apartment has bathrooms and kitchen.

Fees: Dh2,300 per month for twin room, Dh3,900 per month for.

Facilities available

Gym, WiFi, laundry, dining facility, communal rooms, paid cleaning services for room.

Catering

A kitchen is located on each floor and there is an on-site supermarket.

Transport to universities

An included bus service is provided for students.

IV. KSK residence

Address: Al Ruwayyah First, DIAC

Types of rooms: Single rooms, twin rooms, shared studios. The rooms have an en-suite bathroom, while the studio has en-suite kitchen and bathroom.

Fees: Dh2,500 per month for the double room, Dh3,500 per month for the single room.

Facilities available

Gym, swimming pool, communal spaces, TV, gaming zone, prayer rooms, floor lounges, housekeeping, study rooms, laundry, cinema

Catering

There is a café and communal kitchen facilities.

Transport to universities

An included shuttle bus service can be used for universities.

Dubai International Academic City private accommodation

In Dubai Academic City, 18 universities offer designated private student accommodation providers (PBSA) or options for private providers. These are the universities:

Al Ghurair University

Type: Designated Private provider – The Myriad, Dubai

Transport to universities

Seven minutes by car, and free transportation to and from the accommodation included in fees.

American University in the Emirates

Type: Recommended private provider – Uninest student accommodation (Platinum partner)

Transport to universities

Nineteen-minute drive with bus service provided by Uninest.

British University in Dubai

Type: Details are provided for the following residences:

• The Myriad

• Uninest residences

• KSK Homes and residences, and hotel in DIAC, Dubai

• DSOA University residence

The university operations team provide details and arrange contact with the appropriate accommodation agencies.

Transport time to university

4-minute drive from KSK Homes Students Residence and Hotel in DIAC, Dubai.

5-minute drive from The Myriad.

9-minute drive from DSOA University residence.

12-minute drive from Uninest Student residences.

Curtin University, Dubai

Type: Recommended providers are Uninest Student residences, DSOA University residence, KSK Homes Student community, Myriad Dubai.

Transport time to university

16-minute drive from Uninest.

12-minute drive from DSOA University residence.

5-minute drive from KSK Homes Student Community.

4-minute drive from the Myriad Dubai.

Dubai Men’s College (Higher Colleges of Technology)

Type: The university does not offer student accommodation.

Emirates Institute For Banking And Financial Studies

Address: Al Ruwayyah 2, Opposite Zayed University

The university also has campuses in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, mentioned below.

Type: The university does not offer student accommodation.

Esmod French Fashion Institute

Type: Designated private provider - Uninest student accommodation (Platinum partner)

Transport to universities

15-minute drive from the campus and bus service is included

Heriot –Watt University

Type: The university does not offer student accommodation but helps students find private accommodation. These include:

• The Myriad

• KSK homes

• Mercure Hotel suites

• Uninest residence

• Holiday Inn express

Transport time to university

5-minute drive from Holiday Inn express.

9-min drive from Mercure Hotel Suites.

30-minute drive from Uninest.

31-minute drive from the Myriad Dubai.

32-minute drive from KSK homes.

Imam Malik College For Islamic Sharia And Law

Campus address

Dubai Academic City, Block 11, Fifth and Sixth floors

Type: The university does not offer student accommodation.

Saint Joseph University

Type: The university does not offer student accommodation.

Distance to university and transport options

Transport is provided free if there are more than five students in an emirate.

Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute Of Science And Technology

The university does not offer student accommodation, but for a fee, transport is offered from Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman.

University Of Birmingham Dubai

Type: Does not offer student accommodation but recommends the Uninest, Myriad and DSOA University residences. They can assist with finding a private apartment in Dubai.

Transport time to university

The university provides shuttle transport services at key times between campus and recommended accommodation providers

15-minute drive to Uninest.

8- to 10-minute drive from DSOA.

4-minute drive to Myriad residences.

University Of Dubai

The university does not offer student accommodation.

Zayed University, Dubai

Type: While the university’s dubai campus does not offer accomodation, the Abu Dhabi campus – listed below – does.

Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University

It is a virtual university with their offices located in Dubai International Academic City.

Dubai Knowledge Park

Situated half an hour to the west of DIAC, close to the Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Knowledge Park is also a hotspot for graduate schools. 12 universities offer private accommodation options and one offers their own accommodation, on-campus.

American University In Dubai

Address: Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Sufouh, Al Sufouh 2, Dubai

Type: On-campus accommodation

Types of rooms: Double rooms, with en-suite bathroom, single room

Capacity: 520

Fees: Dh8,500 per semester for the shared room, Dh12,500 per semester for the single room. A housing reservation fee of Dh2,500 is additional.

Facilities available

Common kitchen, laundry area, study room, gym, weekly cleaning.

Catering

AUD’s student centre has eight dining outlets that provide a range of dining options and home delivery services.

Abu Dhabi University

Address: Al Sufouh Al Sufouh 2, Dubai

The university does not offer accommodation in Dubai. On-campus student housing is only offered on the Abu Dhabi campus.

Dubai Police Academy

Accommodation types

Accommodation is not offered by the university.

Middlesex University

Type: Designated private provider – The Myriad residences

Distance to university and transport options

The Myriad is a 35-minute drive from the university and there is free shuttle service from the residence.

34-minute drive from Uninest

Murdoch University Dubai

Type: The university’s preferred housing partners are:

• Uninest - Platinum University partners, with discount available

• The Myriad Dubai

• DSOA student residence

• KSK homes

• Emirates Academy of Hospitality management (EAHM) student accommodation

Distance to university and transport options

13-minute from EAHM student accommodation

31-minute from Dubai Silicon Oasis Student residence

31-minute from The Myriad Dubai

31-minute from KSK homes

(SAE) School of Audio Engineering University

Type: Refers students to a range of preferred private providers according to need.

• ‘Platinum University Partners’ of Uninest Student Residences

Transport to universities

25-minute drive from Uninest Student Residences

University Of Bradford

Type: Student accommodation is not offered.

University Of Exeter

Campus address

DKV, Block 18, 3rd floor, office no. 20, Dubai, UAE

Accommodation types

The university does not offer student accommodation.

University of Manchester

Campus address

Block 2B, Office F16, Al Bourooj St, Dubai Knowledge Park

Accommodation types

The university does not offer student accommodation.

Catering

The university is located in Dubai Knowledge Park.

University of Strathclyde Business School

The university does not offer student accommodation.

University of Wollongong In Dubai

Type: The university has liased with the following accommodation providers as student residences for their students:

1. Al Salam Grand Hotel Apartments

2. First Central Hotel Suites

3. Mercure Hotels and Apartments

4. Signature Hotel Apartments and Spa

5. The Myriad

6. Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management (Opposite Burj Al Arab)

7. City Premiere Marina Hotel Apartments

Catering

The accommodations are self-catered but food options are located nearby.

Outside of these two academic hubs, there are 17 universities in Dubai.

Canadian University Dubai

Address: City walk, Al Wasl Dubai

Type: Out-of-campus accommodation

Types of rooms: One bedroom and studio apartments, with en-suite kitchen and bathroom

Fees: Dh18,500 per semester for studio apartment, Dh23,000 per semester for a single bed room

Facilities available

Lounges and study rooms for male and female

Distance to university and transport options

25 minutes by bus service that runs several times a day, with transportation included in fees.

Dubai Medical College For Girls

Address: Al Muhaisanah 1, Al Mizhar, Dubai

Type: On-campus accommodation offered to International students and only those UAE-based students living in emirates that are not near the campus (like Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain).

Types of rooms: Single bedroom deluxe and double boarding rooms.

Fees: Dh12,000 per year for a double boarding room to Dh22,000 per year for a single deluxe boarding room.

Facilities available

Communal study rooms, double boarding rooms, gym, mosque.

Catering

University cafeteria, there is also a cafeteria in the residences, as well as a common kitchen for residents to cook.

The Dubai Medical College for Girls and Dubai Pharmacy College For Girls share a similar accommodation.

Dubai Pharmacy College For Girls

Address: Al Muhaisanah 1, Al Mizhar, Dubai

Type: On-campus accommodation, offered to applicants

Types of rooms: Single rooms, single bedroom deluxe and double boarding rooms

Fees: Dh12,000 per year for a double boarding room to Dh22,000 per year for a single deluxe boarding room.

Facilities available

Communal study rooms, double boarding rooms, gym, mosque.

Catering

University cafeteria, cafeteria located in the residences, as well as a common kitchen for residents to cook.

Emirates Academy Of Hospitality Management

Address: Building 69, Al Saqool Street, Umm Suqeim 3, Dubai

Type: On-campus accommodation

Types of rooms: Single-student accommodation with en-suite bathroom, kitchen, bed and study area with city views.

Fees: Dh17,325 per trimester (four months)

Facilities available

Gym, pool, WiFi, housekeeping, tennis court, free parking.

Catering

Two restaurants on-campus serving different cuisines and other restaurants located in the Jumeirah Hotels area within walking distance.

Rochester Institute Of Technology- Dubai

Address: Dubai Silicon Oasis

Type: Out-of-campus accommodation located in residences in the Dubai Silicon Oasis.

Types of rooms: Single and double room

Fees: Dh43,200 per academic year for a single room, Dh21,600 for a double room.

Facilities available

Gym, social areas, laundry and weekly cleaning service, futsal and small basketball court.

Distance to university and transport options

The accommodation is located at approximately a five-minute drive from campus, bus service is provided.

Catering

A café offering breakfast and lunch items is located on-campus and at the Dubai Silicon Oasis headquarters, a two-minute walk from campus. There are restaurants, grocery stores and a mini mart.

Students can also prepare their own meals in shared kitchens in accommodation.

Al Wasl University (Formerly: Islamic And Arabic Studies College - Dubai)

Address: Zabeel Rd, Al Karama - Dubai

The university does not offer accommodation facilities.

Dubai Institute Of Design And Innovation

Address: Building 4, Ground Floor - Ras Al Khor Rd - Dubai Design District – Dubai

Type: Accommodation is not offered, and the institute supports students in finding accommodation. Details are provided for the options available to students.

Transportation to universities

19-minute drive from KSK homes

19-minute drive from the Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority Residence

20-minute drive from The Myriad, Dubai

25-minute drive from the Uninest student accommodation

22- to 25-minute from Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management residences

Catering

Situated in the Dubai Design District, there are food outlets available around.

Dubai Women’s College (Higher Colleges of Technology)

The university does not offer student accommodation.

European University College (Healthcare City)

Campus address

Dubai Healthcare City, Ibn Sina Building (No. 27)

Block D, 3rd floor, Office 302

Accommodation: The university does not offer student accommodation and the Resident Affairs department can help choose options locally, such as local hotels, guesthouses, unfurnished and furnished apartments.

Al Falah University

Campus address: Al Garhoud, Dubai

Type: Designated private provider – Uninest Student residences

AFU has a partnership to provide accommodation for their students at Uninest.

Distance to university and transport options

20 min drive from Uninest and transport is included in the fees

Hult International Business School

Address: First Floor, Injaz Building - Dubai Internet City - Dubai

Accommodation types

The university does not offer student accommodation

Jumeira University

Address: Latifa Bint Hamdan St – Al Quoz 4 - Dubai

The university does not offer student accommodation.

London Business School

Address: Gate Village Building 2, Level 3, Sheikh Zayed Road - Trade Centre DIFC - Dubai

Accommodation: The school offers corporate rates for its staff and students at the hotels

• Four seasons

• Ritz Carlton

• Jumeirah Emirates Towers.

Mohammed Bin Rashid School Of Government

Address: Level 13, Convention Tower, Dubai, UAE

Accommodation: The university does not offer student accommodation.

Mohammed Bin Rashid University Of Medicine And Health Sciences (Healthcare City)

Address: Building 14, Dubai Healthcare City

Accommodation: The university does not offer student accommodation, but have arrangements with private providers for special rates and services for students.

Royal College Of Surgeons In Ireland- Dubai (Healthcare City)

Address: Mohammed Bin Rashid Academic Medical Center, Building 14, Office 203, Dubai Healthcare City

Accommodation types

The university does not offer student accommodation.

University Of Balamand In Dubai

Address: Green Community Village - Dubai

Accommodation: The university does not offer student accommodation

ABU DHABI

As the capital of the UAE, Abu Dhabi is home to 25 Ministry-accredited universities, with five offering university accommodation and 20 offering private accommodation.

The fee ranges between around Dh20,000 and Dh40,000 in the city.

Abu Dhabi Polytechnic

Address: There are two campuses in Abu Dhabi:

• Mohammed Bin Zayed City - Abu Dhabi

• Al Ain International Airport zone, near the Cargo Terminal

Type: Off-campus accomodation, offered for male students from other emirates.

Fees: As it is a government institution, no extra fees are levied for providing accommodation.

Facilities available

Gym, football court and sports field are available for students

Distance to university and transport options

For the Abu Dhabi campus, the residence is located 20-30 minute drive from the university and transport is provided.

Catering

A range of food outlets and catering services are also available on-campus

Abu Dhabi University

Address: There are three campuses in Abu Dhabi.

• Zayed City, Abu Dhabi

• Al Muwaij'ilAl Sallan, Al Ain

• Madinat Zayad Liber offices, Al Dhafra

Type: On-campus accommodation, offered at the Zayed City, Abu Dhabi campus

Types of rooms: Private single occupancy with bath and kitchen, semi-private single occupancy with shared bath and kitchen, double occupancy with bath and kitchen, double shared occupancy with shared bath and kitchen.

Fees: Dh5,400 per term for double shared occupancy, Dhs12,500 per term for single rooms

Facilities available

Gym, recreation and Zumba room, TV rooms, two laundry rooms, garden.

Catering

• There is a food court at the university, with a variety of food outlets on-campus

• Kitchens in rooms for self-catering

Khalifa University (Formerly: Khalifa University Of Science And Technology)

Address:

There are two campuses in Abu Dhabi

• Sas Al Nakhl Campus

• Zone 1, Abu Dhabi

Type: On-campus accommodation, only at the Sas Al Nakhl campus for students living further than 80 km

a. Male-only residence – Sas Al Nakhl Campus

b. Female-only residence – KU residence halls and Umm Al Lulu Complex. KU student housing

Types of rooms: double room, single room

Facilities

Male residence facilities: gymnasium, communal lounge with games and TV, convenience store, clinic, outdoor football courts

Female residence facilities: gymnasium, clinic available to provide basic first aid treatment, outdoor multi-functional courtyard, swimming pool, study area

Mohamed Bin Zayed University Of Artificial Intelligence

Address: Near Home WTC AUH, Airport Road, Masdar City, Abu Dhabi

Type: On-campus accommodation, offered for scholarship students

Types of rooms: Single rooms with en-suite kitchen

Fees: The accommodation is provided free to scholarship students

Facilities

Living area with TV, internet connection, gym, multipurpose sports area.

Catering

Restaurants, canteen and organic food store.

New York University, Abu Dhabi

Address: Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi

Type: On-campus accommodation

Types of rooms: Double studios (en-suite facilities with two desks), single room suites and double room suites with four occupants in each type.

For graduate students, studio, one bedroom and two bedroom apartments housing a maximum of two or four residents.

Fees: $3,000 (approximately Dh11,000) per semester for undergraduate students.

For graduate students, $15,684 (approximately Dh57,600) for a one bedroom single-occupancy.

Facilities available

Computer room, WiFi, community kitchen, laundry room, lounge on the main floor, fitness centre.

Catering

Kitchenettes are included in the single room suites and double room suites.

Dining halls, cafes, and a variety of dining outlets are also present on-campus.

Rabdan Academy (Furnished Hotel Apartments)

Address: Al Dhafeer street, Abu Dhabi

Type: Off-campus accommodation

Types of rooms: Single rooms with en-suite kitchen.

Fees: Dh18,000 per semester.

Facilities available

Swimming pool, gym, parking, cleaning services, Wifi, TV.

Catering

A restaurant is present and suites and apartments include a kitchen or kitchenette.

Sorbonne University

Address: Sorbonne Abu Dhabi, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi

Types: On-campus

Capacity: 500

Types of room: Single rooms

Fees: Dh12,500 per semester

Facilities available

Communal rooms on each floor, WiFi, fully equipped kitchen, an electrical stove and oven, living room including dining tables and television, common study room with computers, entertainment room with gaming consoles and board games, daily cleaning of communal areas.

Catering

Students living at the accommodation can access the cafeteria on campus operating from 8am to 9pm.

The residence has a shared kitchen on each floor, and kitchens including stove and oven, microwave, water cooler, toasters, mixer, sandwichmakers and kettles.

United Arab Emirates University

Address: Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Street, Asharij, Abu Dhabi

Type: Off-campus accommodation

Types of room: Double room

The male residence - Seeh Bin Ammar or Tawam housing, has 14 buildings, with each room hosting two students.

The female-only residence: named Maqam, has five buildings.

Fees: Dh5,000 per semester including food service and transportation.

Facilities available

Kitchen and TV lounge, mosques, lounges with TV, kitchen, laundry rooms, internet connection, cleaning services.

Catering

Food services are provided – there are three restaurants where female students can eat and a restaurant and food court where male students can eat after buying the food for a price.

Distance to university and transport options

Both accommodations are at a ten-minute distance from the university. Transportation is provided.

Zayed University

Address: Al Hayer Road, Zayed City, Khalifa City

The university has another campus in Dubai International Academic City.

Type: On-campus accommodation

Types of rooms: Single rooms are currently being offered.

Fees: Dhs12,000 per semester

Facilities available

Gyms, common area, laundry room including dryers, study rooms with computers, prayer room, entertainment room and multipurpose room and lounge.

Catering

They provide different catering options depending on group requests and the charges will be paid by students. There is also a common facility and dining area for study.

Abu Dhabi School Of Management

Address: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan St, Abu Dhabi

Accommodation: The school does not offer accommodation but the Office of Student Affairs recommends and suggests accommodation as per the student’s needs.

Al Ain University

Address: The university has two campuses –

• Al Jimi, Near Al Ain Municipality, Al Ain

• Mohamed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi

Accommodation: The university does not offer accommodation for students.

Al Khawarizmi International College

Address: The university has two campuses –

• Al Jimi, Near Al Ain Municipality, Al Ain

• Mohamed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi

Accommodation: The university does not offer accommodation for students

Emirates Academy For Identity & Citizenship (formerly, Emirates Academy for ownership and residence)

Address: 19th Al Saada Street, Airport Road - Abu Dhabi

Accommodation: The academy does not offer student accommodation.

Emirates College For Advanced Education

Address: Khalifa City A SE-43, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Accommodation: The university does not offer student accommodation.

Emirates Institute For Banking And Financial Studies

Address: EIBFS Abu Dhabi Campus, Al Moroor Street, next to the Emirates Centre for Strategic Studies and Research.

There are two other campuses for this university – in Dubai and in Sharjah.

Accommodation: The university does not offer student accommodation

Fatima College Of Health Sciences

Address: There are three campuses in Abu Dhabi:

Near Al Mafraq Hospital, Abu Dhabi

Near Tawam Hospital, Al Ain

Baynounah Institute of Science and Technology

Al Gharbia, UAE

Accommodation: The university does not offer student accommodation.

Distance to university and transport options:

Transportation is offered from the Northern Emirates.

INSEAD Business School

Address:

Al Khatem Tower, 29th and 30th floor, ADGM Square, Al Maryah Island

Accommodation: They do not offer on-campus accommodation. INSEAD has special corporate rates for nearby hotels such as Rosewood, Four seasons, Sofitel and Ramada.

Joint Command And Staff College - Abu Dhabi

Address: Muroor street, Abu Dhabi

Accommodation: The university does not offer student accommodation.

Khalifa Bin Zayed Air College

Address: There are two campuses in Abu Dhabi –

• Al Dhafra, Abu Dhabi

• Al Ain – Al Ain international Airport

Accommodation: The college does not offer university accommodation for students.

Website

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Liwa College Of Technology (Formerly: Emirates College Of Technology)

Address: Fatima Bint Mubarak Street, (Al Najda Street previously), Al Danah, Baniyas Tower B, Abu Dhabi

Accommodation: The university does not offer student accommodation.

Mohamed Bin Zayed University For Humanities

Address: Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities, Al Muroor Street, Signal 23, Abu Dhabi

The university has another campus in Ajman.

Accommodation: The university does not offer student accommodation.

National Defense College

Address: Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Street, Abu Dhabi

Accommodation: The college does not offer student accommodation.

Police College, Abu Dhabi

Address: Muroor Rd, Zone 1, Abu Dhabi

Accommodation: The college does not offer accommodation services.

Higher Colleges of Technology (Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Ruwais and Madinat Zayed)

The Higher Colleges of Technology have a men’s and women’s campus in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Madinat Zayed and do not offer student accommodation:

Abu Dhabi Men’s Campus: Al Saada Street, Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Women’s campus: Hazza Bin Zayed Street, Al Dhafrah, Abu Dhabi

The university does not offer student accommodation.

Al Ain Men’s campus: Nahyan the 1st Street, Shab Al Ashkar - Abu Dhabi

Al Ain Women’s campus: Hazza Bin Zayed Street, Al Dhafrah - Abu Dhabi

Ruwais Men’s and Women’s campus: Shaikh Khalifa Road, Al Ruwais.

Madinat Zayed Men’s and Women’s campuses: Baynounah complex, Madinat Zayed.

SHARJAH

Sharjah, too, has a thriving academic city - University City, Sharjah, and has 10-Ministry accredited universities. Five of these universities offer accommodation for students. The fees range from Dh15,000 to Dh35,000.

University City of Sharjah

An educational hub established in 1998, University City of Sharjah is home to eight accredited universities.

Al Qasimia University

Type: On-campus accommodation

Types of room: Double room

Fees: There are no extra fees levied for accommodation.

Facilities available

Reading and studying rooms, gym and fitness centre, computer rooms, television rooms, lounges, places for prayer, a medical centre, washing and entertainment rooms, and garden.

Catering

A general kitchen and food courts are provided.

American University of Sharjah

Type: On-campus accommodation

Seven men’s and five women’s dormitory buildings

Types of room: Private room (single occupancy with private bath and kitchenette), semi-private room (single occupancy with shared bath and kitchenette), sharing room (double occupancy with shared bath and kitchenette).

Additional options for men’s accommodation: single occupancy with common bathroom and no kitchenette, double occupancy with shared bath and kitchenette.

Fees: Dh11,000 per semester for a single occupancy room with a private bath and kitchenette with utilities service fee (Dh290) and room reservation fee (Dh500).

Facilities available

Fitness rooms, Wifi connectivity, computer lab, communal area with snooker and pool table, foosball, vending machines, TV lounge.

Catering

Residential halls are self-catered but there are a variety of restaurant options on and off campus. Two on-campus minimarts also offer groceries and household items.

Skyline University College

Type: On-campus accommodation - currently allocated to boys

Off-campus - 10 furnished apartments leased by the university that provide accommodation to 40 students including girls and boys.

Types of room: Double or twin sharing room

Fees: Dh10,500 per semester

Facilities available: Laundry, gym facility, mosque, recreation facilities, internet, common rooms with TV lounge, pool table, table tennis, basketball and football court and cricket ground.

Distance to university and transport options

The external hostel is less than a 15 minute drive and transport is provided in the form of a shuttle bus for students.

Catering

A kitchen facility is available in the internal hostel only, and there is a canteen in the university where students may order their meals.

University Of Sharjah

Type: On-campus accommodation

Men’s dormitories are located in the men’s college, women’s dormitories are located on the women’s campus and there is an additional one for the medical campus.

Types of room: Single deluxe, double normal, triple room.

Fees: Dh1,222 per semester for a triple room, Dh4,244 per semester for a single special room.

Facilities available

Lounge area, Wi-Fi, multi-purpose activity room, TV lounge, study hall, computer labs.

Catering

Each dorm includes a large kitchen, and there are restaurants, food courts and coffee shops on campus that provide food.

Higher College of Technology (Sharjah Men’s and Women’s campus)

The Sharjah men’s and women’s campus of the Higher Colleges of Technology, UAE, are located in University City, Sharjah

Accommodation: The university does not offer student accommodation.

Emirates Institute For Banking And Financial Studies

Address: EIBFS Sharjah Campus, Sharjah Academic City, University Road

There are campuses in Abu Dhabi and Dubai as well.

Accommodation types

The university does not offer student accommodation

Police Sciences Academy- Sharjah

Accommodation: The academy does not offer accommodation for students

Sharjah Performing Arts Academy

Accommodation: The academy does not offer student accommodation.

These universities in Sharjah are located outside the University City of Sharjah.

Arab Academy For Science, Technology And Maritime Transport

Address: Khor Fakkan, Sharjah - United Arab Emirates

Type: On-campus accommodation

Catering

Meals are provided according to a schedule to students in residence.

Westford University College

Address:

The university has two campuses in Sharjah.

• 2nd and 3rd Floor, ITEC Building, Al Taawun

• Block E, 1 st Floor, Sharjah Book Authority Building, Al Zahia

Accommodation: The university does not offer student accommodation.

RAS AL KHAIMAH

Ras Al Khaimah houses three MOE-accredited universities, out of which two offer university residences. The fees range between Dh10,000 to Dh20,000 per year.

American University of Ras Al Khaimah

Address: American University of Ras Al Khaimah Road, Ras al Khaimah

Type: On-campus accommodation, in coordination with EDRAK residential halls.

Types of room: Sharing occupancy small studio, sharing occupancy large studio, single occupancy small studio, single occupancy large studio.

Fees

Dh10,000 for a single occupancy large studio per semester, Dh5,000 for double occupancy small studio.

Facilities available

TV room, communal study rooms, balcony, separate halls for men and women, cleaning services.

Catering

A food court equipped with kitchen caters food for students in residential halls. It also has a supermarket on the ground floor.

Ras Al Khaimah Medical and Health Sciences University

Campus address: Al Qusaidat, Near RAK Hospital

Type: Off-campus accommodation, in coordination with EDRAK residential halls

Types of room: Sharing occupancy small studio, sharing occupancy large studio, single occupancy small studio, single occupancy large studio.

Fees

Dh10,000 for single occupancy large studio per semester, Dh5,000 for double occupancy small studio.

Facilities available

TV room, communal study rooms, balcony, separate halls for men and women, cleaning services.

Catering

A food court equipped with kitchen caters food for students in residential halls. It also has a supermarket in the ground floor, and a student cafeteria located on-campus.

Distance to university and transport options

The residence is located at a 6-minute drive from campus

Ras Al Khaimah Men’s College (HCT)

Address: Sultan Al Kabeer East Street, Seih Al Araibi - Ras Al-Khaimah

Accommodation: The university does not offer student accommodation

FUJAIRAH

There are three accredited universities in Fujairah, one of which offers accommodation. The fees are between Dh13,000 to around Dh50,000 for a full year, with the lowest prices for triple rooms.

University Of Fujairah

Address: Haleefath area - Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum street - Fujairah

Type: Off-campus, for female students

Types of room: A single studio, a single room, large double room, small double room, triple room.

Fees: Dh4,360 per quarter for a triple room to Dh17,325 per quarter for a single studio.

Facilities available

Computer lab, library, recreation and fitness centre, communal lounges with TV and games, prayer areas including mosques, covered parking.

Catering

Separate male and female cafeterias that provide meals, and communal kitchens are included in flats.

Distance to university and transport options

The accommodation is located approximately four km from campus and is a 5-minute drive. Transportation is provided by the university.

University Of Science And Technology Of Fujairah

Address: Haleefath area - Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum street - Fujairah

Type: The university offers student accommodation

Higher colleges of Technology - Fujairah Men’s campus

Campus address: Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Rd, Near City Center Fujairah

The campus does not offer student accommodation.

Higher colleges of Technology - Fujairah Women’s campus

Campus address: Al Qasar / Kuwait Road, Al Faseel – Fujairah

The campus does not offer student accommodation.

UMM AL QUWAIN

Umm Al Quwain is home to one accredited university with students living in private accommodation.

Umm Al Quwain University

Address: Al Mualla Street, Umm Al Quwain

Accommodation: The university does not offer accommodation for students.

AJMAN

Ajman has five universities, of which two offer student accommodation. The fees range from around Dh8,000 to Dh25,000 per year.

Ajman University

Address: University Street, Al Jerf 1, Ajman

Type: On-campus accommodation for female students, off-campus accommodation for male students.

Types of room: Master single room, twin-bed room, twin-bed studio

Fees:

For female residence, Dh12,600 for a single-bed studio to Dh6,500 for twin bed studio per semester.

For male residence, Dh8,950 for a master single room to Dh4,200 for twin room per semester.

Facilities available

Wifi, gym, study rooms, TV and activity hall, laundry room, parking lots, covered parking, cleaning and maintenance services.

Catering

Convenience store and restaurants are available.

Female residence: Multiple cafeterias are present in the residence buildings.

Male residence: The residence houses a cafeteria and restaurant and each floor has a common kitchen and is self-catered.

Distance to university and transport options

The female residence accommodation is located on-campus and requires a short walk.

The male residence is located near campus, a 10-15 minute walk. However, shuttle buses are provided for the distance.

City University College Of Ajman

Address: Sheikh Ammar Road, Al Tallah 2, Ajman

Type: On-campus accommodation

Types of room:

The female residence offers single-bed studio, twin bed room, twin bed studio, triple bed room,

The male residence offers single-bed room, twin-bed room (A), twin-bed room (B), triple-bed rooms

Fees: Dh12,600 per main semester for single-bed studio, to Dhs5,500 for triple-bed rooms for the female residence.

Dh8,950 per main semester and triple-bed rooms cost Dh3,800 per semester for the male residence.

Gulf Medical University

Address: Rashid Al-Khadar Street, Al Jerf 1, Ajman

Type: Off-campus accommodation

Types of room: Single bed studios, shared single occupancy (three occupants in a flat), shared single occupancy (two occupants in a flat).

Fees: Dh28,000 and Dh1,155 utility charges per year for a single bed studio, Dh25,000 and Dh1155 utility charge per year for single bedroom

Facilities available

Gym, computer room, washing machines, mattress with pillow and quilt; wardrobes; fridge; study tables with chair; microwave and washing machine.

Catering

A cafeteria is present on-campus but the residences are self-catered with kitchens in each flat.

Distance to university and transport options

It is located in the Humaid buildings, a five minute walking distance from campus.

Fatima College Of Health Sciences

Address: Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Road, Ajman, UAE

Accommodation: The university does not offer student accommodation

University College Of Mother And Family Sciences

Address: In front of the Institute of Training Learners, Maktoum Bin Rashid from Mohammed Bin Zayed Street, Alraqayeb 2, Ajman

Accommodation: The university does not offer student accommodation