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Study from United Arab Emirates

Study from the UAE — fully online, UAE governing law published

Q: How do I apply from abroad?

Submit your application online at aleaderuni.com/apply. Our admissions team supports international applicants with document guidance and enrolment steps.

If you work in the Emirates, this is a remote degree you take from home or the office — not a branch campus in Dubai. Published terms sit under UAE law. Use the Arabic site for RTL apply; use English if that is your working language. mada / STC Pay may be discussed with admissions; they are not shown as live checkout unless configured.

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BA (Hons) Business Administration

Build commercial acumen from day one online

3 years full-time360 credits

Online · Free

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How free tuition works

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£0 online tuition
MBA, Masters, PhD, DBA and online postgraduate certificates carry zero tuition fees — no annual tuition invoice.
2
Transparent other fees
You may pay application, examination and optional certificate fees. Amounts are shown before you commit.
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Examinations
Eligible online students can request exam sponsorship — approximately 95% of those who apply receive support.

Free tuition explained

Why ALU

Accredited, tuition-free, global

Accelerated digital degree programmes — tuition-free online postgraduate pathways with published fees before you apply.
The first Arabic digital accelerated university. Founded 2020.
Every programme is completed fully online. Live seminars and mastery checkpoints replace relocation.
Exam sponsorship is available for 95% of online students who apply.
By the League of Arab States
ALU Academy offers free preparation courses before you apply.

Frequently asked questions

Can I study at Arab Leadership University from United Arab Emirates?

Yes. Students from United Arab Emirates can apply for tuition-free online MBA, Masters, PhD and DBA programmes at Arab Leadership University. Admissions are open to qualified applicants worldwide.

Are online degrees tuition-free?

Yes. Study is totally free of tuition for all online postgraduate programmes (£0). Students pay only applicable exam and administrative fees, with exam sponsorship for up to 95% of online students.

Is the degree accredited in my country?

Arab Leadership University awards are issued with published verification. Recognition varies by country and employer — contact admissions for guidance specific to your situation.

How do I apply from abroad?

Study from the UAE — fully online, UAE governing law published

Programmes available to students from United Arab Emirates

BA (Hons) Business Administration

How free tuition works

£0 online tuition

Transparent other fees

Examinations

Accredited, tuition-free, global

Frequently asked questions

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