calling out to Nigerian students in uae -specifically in Dubai and abu dhabi what is it like studying in dubai?, are they student jobs avaialable for students?, cost of living n how is the education like, considering coming over for my postgraduate studies found a school (university of wollongong in dubai)
so what do you guys think?

@Kowade,

I just returned from my trip to Dubai, i visited to disvirgin my passport and get relevant information as regards business and studies.

I visited Skyline University in Sharjah and University of Wollongong in Dubai in Knowelege Village ( Internet city) I aslo met some Nigerian students, I was informed that University of Wollongong is the best in Dubai and is an Australia University.If you check their site you will get all information like studying and working.

I also found out that Dubai is very expensive to live, accommodation is very expensive, the least accommodation you can get in Sharjah or Deira which is b/w 1200 1400 AED A STUDIO Apartment, a room self contain.

check this site for more info http://www.uowdubai.ac.ae/programs/details.php?sec=2&PHPSESSID=a717dca1c3ba98fd5445f5742780e44d
And for info about short courses please visit http://www.uowdubai.ac.ae/bi/

Conclusively you have to hold enough money before leaving Nigeria, if you have work experience you may get job after some months

All the best.

@PROMISE -thanks for your response it was indeed helpful now i know better.one of the things that made me settle/decide for university of wollongong in dubai is because it is an australian university and the fact you can always transfer your credit from uowd to uni of wollongong australia is another attraction for me.well for the cost of living 1200aed for a month though expensive is still ok compare to hostel accomodation where you have to pay 9000aed for 3 months which is like 370000 naira.
promise are u going back for your studies? n are u for undergraduate or postgraduate? if yes we can use this forum to share ideas,information etc.
still calling out to nigerian students in dubai, your input is been needed here.thanks

are they no nigerian student in dubai who are nlanders? pls ur input is been needed here n @promise still waiting for your reply

Sorry to get back to you late , for now i am in Nigeria working. i May go for studies later not now.

Well, I have personally been to the University of Wollongong and I can tell you its a nice school. Though all schools are situated in internet city of which most part are not yet completed. You'll like it anyway as there are alot of brits and Americans. Good luck and yeah Dubai is a GREAT place to study!

And no. You CAN'T work in Dubai on a student visa. So think of this properly before going there. I had lots of friends in trouble now because of this, Pretty bad, the government doesn't allow students to work.

@promise -tks 4 ur reply n @rooster213 - got this piece of information from their website what do u think ?how true it is? since u ve personally visited the school n ve frds in the school u will know better


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Part-time employment opportunities

Current labour laws of the UAE do not permit students on student visas from undertaking paid employment in any capacity.

As a result of an initiative undertaken by Dubai Knowledge Village, students enrolled at UOWD, however, may undertake internships with a select group of 30 to 50 companies based in the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone.

Eligible candidates need to be enrolled in a full-time program of study at UOWD, have complete at least one semester and have achieved a GPA of 3.0 or above.

Due to demand, placement opportunities may be limited but will be in the areas of marketing, human resources, information systems and sales.
FAQ for international students considering studying for a postgraduate degree at UOWD

What kind of job can I get with my postgraduate degree?

UOWD postgraduate degrees equip students with the theoretical knowledge to progress to supervisory and managerial positions in their current field of work or study. For those students with little or no work experience an MIB prepares them for entry level or junior supervisory positions in areas such as business administration, marketing, sales, operations, HR and Finance. Work experience, whether paid or unpaid and engagement in extra curricular activities while at university will add value to your degree.

How easy is it to find a full time job in Dubai?

The job market is quite competitive, so be prepared to spend a few months searching in order to secure a quality full time, reasonably paid job. You should therefore make sure you are able to financially support yourself during this time.

What kind of salary can I expect?

Salaries in Dubai range enormously depending on the particular company and the field of work. The range for fresh graduates can be anything from about AED 3,500 per month up to about AED 5,000 or AED 6000. For people with a few years relevant experience and for managerial positions the range is anything from AED 6000 to AED 15,000 and upwards. Again it depends on the company, your experience and area of expertise. Bear in mind that salaries do not necessarily reflect the cost of living here.

What help does the university give students to find a job?

Part time and full time jobs and internships for students and postgraduates with local and multinational companies in Dubai are all regularly advertised to UOWD students through an online job vacancies database and the careers noticeboards.

Each session, the university careers service runs workshops on CV writing, interview techniques and job search and networking skills. Professionals from local and multinational companies in Dubai, regularly give talks at the university to students about careers in different areas of business and industry. The careers service also provides free of charge occupational information leaflets, and handouts on CV writing, interview and job search techniques and keeps a small library of careers related books and DVDs for students to borrow.

What opportunities are there to take up work experience or internships during my studies?

The university works with local companies to arrange a number of internship placements for both postgraduate and undergraduate students. These are competitive internships and selection is through interview at the company providing the internship. The number of internships vary each year, depending on the needs of the companies and availability of staff to supervise interns. Alternatively students can and do, arrange their own internships through their own contacts.

Can I work on a student visa?

Currently, UAE labour law does not allow students on university sponsored visas to do any sort of paid work. These students may take up unpaid internships but must obtain permission from the university before starting the internship. Post graduate students who secure full time work must change from the university sponsored visa to an employer sponsored visa. Employer sponsored visas are generally not available for part time work.

What is the credibility of UOWD?

Degrees from UOWD are internationally recognized and are accredited by the Australian Government and the UAE Ministry of Education. The courses taught at UOWD are exactly the same in content as those taught at UOW, Australia. UOW is one of the top ranking universities in Australia in terms of teaching and research quality and graduate outcomes.
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I got admission in heriot-watt university dubai campus, i was bordered by the fact that students can't do part time jobs, but my admissions officer has just confirmed to me via mail that that law has been adjusted.

student visa candidates can now work for a specified no of hrs in a year.

@: sediment, How easy can you find this job in dubai? ask your self this question, isnt easy for the job to come by without experience have lots of friends still searching for jobs, since last year.

@promise2: what i mean is paid internship or casual work that can help you support urself during ur study period.
Previously the law does not allow intl students to work while schooling but now they can work.

Please nigerian students studying in dubai campuses of uk, us australia univ should pls give us some guidelines as to what to expect.

@all please can you give me guildlines on how i can apply to university of wollongong and heriot -watt university, i really need to know because am planning to apply to dubai schools,i have just been denied a student study visa at us embassy and please i will like to know the tuition fees.thanks

@T-Gud3 check my post above you will see uni Wollongong site, go through the site you will see any course of your choice, look for email of the personnel that takes care of admission or write to them ask for Mr Abubakar, he is from Nigeria- he recruit for African students, he is even in Nigeria now, with him you can easily get admitted.

Good luck

@ all thanks the info here has really been helpful. I can confirm that student on sponsored visa can now work.I have applied to UOWD and am expecting my admission letter coming week.

@poster, Have you receive the admission letter? where you able to secure visa? what about the paid work situation for students? can they now earn while studying? hope to hear from you soonest.

@Promise and All. How much is the current cost of Ticket to Dubai, Tourism Purpose.

@ Lagishan i got the admission but was later inform that they wont be starting the program this autumn because they didnt get enough student for the program i applied for,i have applied for another course base on the recommendation of the uowd representative i applied through .

@kowade, how are you getting through? i hope all is going well, did Abubarka attend to your admission process?

@promise am not getting through quite easily, Abubakar has not been replying mails until his boss was copied was when i got to know that the course i earlier applied for wont be offer this session because they didn't get enough student for the course,i was then advice to applied for another course which i did,hopefully i should get it coming week.will update as soon as i get it.

Hi all, I am Bertrand Iroegbu. I attended Middlesex University in Knowledge village and graduated in 2010. I have managed to gather a lot of experience here in 2 years and i must tell you, if you want to get a good job fast, learn SEO, social media and online marketing. There is a lot of demand for it but few experienced people. want to know more about me, go to www.google.com and search for Bertrand Iroegbu and you would know more about me.

Hi prnceossy,
I'm applying to Middlesex too. what's it like schooling there? where u living on campus? also, is it possible to get a job on campus?

Thanks alot Princeossy, i might be coming into Dubai for a fewdays next month. i'll call u.

Please how much is the tution fees and how much is the visa fees too?Am going for masters programme, course should be business administration

hi @chelseabmw, you didnt specify the school and visa you want. please be more specific in your questions.

hi all,i am a student here now and i will personally advice Nigerians looking at studying in Dubai to apply to other universities other than middlesex university as their are other better universities like Wollongong,American university etc.In respect to tuition here is not as cheap as u might think a postgraduate will cost around 20000-30000 dollars in most uni.lest i forget accommodation here na die be ready to pay upwards of 700 dollars for a room in Dubai except you want to get a place in sharjah which is much cheaper.
my 1 cent.

@Kowade, Congratulations, you didnt get back to me again.send me a personal email we need to talk please.

hi @kowade, these universities you have mentioned are on the high side regarding fees etc an i know most people here are looking for budget education. Also, no offense but when you say better, do you mean Middlesex is not good? I attended there and i currently work here so i don't see why MDX would be a bad option except you have personal reasons which is cool. I know here, your university doesn't matter it is what you know that gains you an employment. Anyway, would like to meet you and discuss how we ca help others and people coming over here. kindly inbox me your digits and BB pin on majekobaje@gmail.com

@ promise am sorry for not updating you,pls accept my apology n thanks for all the info you share here it was really helpful.check your mail i just sent you an email @Princeossy i didn't mean to rubbish middlesex its a good school and i have lot of friends in middlesex, my reasons for saying Nigerians should look at studying in other universities are personal.just sent you a mail.

@Kowade i didnt see your email write to me on nnemise@yahoo.com

@ princeossy, i ve been in dubai for 7months now and i want to do my masters here but i dont know which university to choose from. i would really like ur opinion on that.