Final university checklist for international students
Have you done everything you need to do to start university and travel to Dubai?
The new academic year starts very soon! Here’s all the information you need to make your big move as seamless as possible.
Make sure you’ve got the following things checked off your list:
Admissions
Unconditional Offer Letter
Your Admissions Counsellor will send you this when you’ve submitted all the documents outlined and completed all the required steps highlighted on your original offer letter. You need your unconditional offer letter to confirm your enrolment.
Original Academic Documents
To meet the final conditions of your Unconditional Offer Letter, please ensure you bring all original copies of the academic documents (transcript, degree, IELTS certificates, etc.) you submitted during the online application process to our Admissions Team.
Student Visa
Student visa applications for the UAE are usually quick and easy, but can sometimes take a couple of weeks. We offer full support to international students applying for their visa. We advise you to apply as soon as possible.
Enrolment
Once you’ve received the instructions and login details via email, you need to complete your enrolment as soon as possible. Your enrolment process is the next step after completing your application, and you need to complete it to start your classes and have access to all the resources you’ll need as a Middlesex student.
Tuition Fee Deposit
Ensure you have paid your initial AED 3,000 deposit. This secures your place and allows you to avail your one-time scholarships and study grants. Closer to the start of term, you also need to ensure you’ve paid the remaining deposit of AED 4,000 to start your classes. You can speak to your Admissions Counsellor if you have questions about your payment plan. Learn more
Your Student Life
Accommodation
Ensure you have booked your student accommodation before you arrive in Dubai. Our student accommodation The Myriad is well connected to both campuses and offers affordable, premium rooms to suit a range of budgets. Book now
Accommodation Check-in
Ensure you have all the required documents when you check in to your student accommodation at The Myriad. You will need a passport copy, your visa, a copy of your university offer letter, and the means to pay for your accommodation security deposit. Your accommodation security deposit is AED 2,500 and is paid directly to The Myriad when you arrive. Learn more
Airport Pick-Up
For all international students staying at our accommodation The Myriad, We offer a personal Airport Pick-Up service to help make arrival to your new home in Dubai as smooth and safe as possible. This service is charged at AED 150 per student. Please note that we require 72 hours advance notice for us to arrange your transportation. kindly contact [email protected]. Book now
Transportation
We offer an affordable, efficient Student Transportation Service to and from campus across Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai and Sharjah. Book now to ensure that you reserve your seat.
Health and Safety at University
We continue to safeguard the health and wellbeing of our students and staff in line with UAE government regulations. Make sure you’re familiar with all on-campus health and safety regulations before you arrive. Masks remain mandatory indoors. If you have any concerns about your health and safety, contact our Health and Safety Officer at [email protected]. Learn more
Connect with Us
We publish regular resources, tips and information about the September 2022 intake on our social media channels. Follow @middlesexdubai on all channels to stay up-to-date.
When You Arrive on Campus
You’ve made it! Welcome to Dubai!
Visiting Your Campus
If you’d like to come and see your university campus before the start of the term and meet your Student Services teams and faculty, visit us at one of our Open Days happening throughout September.
Student Support Hub
If you still have to complete some of these steps on the first day of term, please don’t worry. There will be a dedicated Student Support Hub for you during Week of Welcome so that you can speak to someone on campus in person and get help.