Fancy going to Dubai? Students starting DMU in September 2025 will have the opportunity to study in Dubai during their second year. As part of the university’s intercampus mobility programme, you could spend seven weeks (one block of the course) at our Dubai campus. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain the benefits of studying abroad without interrupting your course and with full support from both our Leicester and Dubai campuses.
Why take part?
- Boost your employability by developing transferable skills employers are looking for
- Meet new people and become open to new perspectives
- Experience a new culture and way of life
- Continue your studies with the familiar DMU block teaching method and earn credits towards your degree
DMU Dubai was established in 2021 and moved to a new campus in Dubai Internet City in 2024. It’s one of the fastest-growing campuses in Dubai and sits alongside firms like Google, HP, LinkedIn, Microsoft and Facebook. It even has a library with views to the Palm Islands! Find out more at the DMU Dubai website.
The campus is a part of De Montfort University, and all classes are taught in English with modules and exams at the Dubai campus closely mirroring those at the main campus in the UK. Most senior academic staff are appointed from De Montfort University, with additional faculty recruited both nationally and internationally. The degrees awarded are De Montfort University degrees, and all courses and teaching undergo the same rigorous Quality Assurance processes as their UK counterparts.
Eligibility criteria
For academic year 2026-27, second year students on one of the following programmes can choose to study Block 4 (26 April – 11 June 2027) in Dubai:
- BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance
- BA (Hons) Advertising and Marketing Communications
- BA (Hons) Business Management
- LLB (Hons) Law
- Application outcomes are subject to students successfully completing Year 1 (and passing all modules) and progressing to Year 2 of their undergraduate study.
- You must also provisionally pass blocks 1, 2 and 3 in Year 2. Please note, marks will not be formally ratified.
- You must have a clear financial record having made all due tuition fee payments in full and with no outstanding financial debt to the university.
- Direct entrants, part time students and January intake students at Level 5 are not eligible to participate.
- Selection of participants will be made in consultation with the programme leader.
Application process
- Applications open: Monday 5 October 2026
- Applications close: Monday 26 October 2026
To apply, you will be required to complete an application form which will be available during the application period. This will record key details and your motivations for participating on the opportunity.
You will be notified about applications being live directly via the programme team in your faculty and information will also be available on Learning Zone. In the meantime, students can submit an expression of interest.
Expression of interest
Limited places are available, and these will be allocated based on the quality of applications received, academic performance and attendance record.
Please be advised that this opportunity is subject to availability and may change without prior notice.
Fees and funding
Both home and international students will be required to pay the full tuition fee for the academic year.
Home students, who are eligible for a Tuition Fee Loan, Maintenance Loan, and Additional Grants, will continue to be eligible to receive this during the year they participate on intercampus mobility.
You will be responsible for paying accommodation, travel, visa, insurance, personal expenses and living costs as part of the intercampus mobility to DMU Dubai. Below is a breakdown of typical costs to get an understanding of the cost of living. Please note that this is approximate amount and can vary or change without notice.
Limited places are available, and these will be allocated based on the quality of applications received, academic performance, and attendance record.
Approximate costs
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Expense
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Average cost in GBP
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One off
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Flights (round trip)
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£750
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Visa
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£840
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Visa refundable deposit
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£610
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Medical insurance from DMU Dubai*
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£410
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Accommodation deposit (if applicable)
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£400
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Monthly
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Accommodation
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£620 for a twin room up to £1176 for a studio
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Grocery
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£310
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Travel (taxi)
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£110
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Personal expenses
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£150
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*Alternative insurance policy can be purchased independently and must be submitted as evidence as part of visa application.
Find more information on the cost of living in Dubai.
Funding
Students who are eligible may be able to claim a retrospective travel grant from Student Finance following for the period abroad. The travel grant is income-assessed and can cover reasonable costs as decided by Student Finance England. Check the Travel Grants web page for more information.
There may be an additional grant of up to £1,879 available through the UK Government Turing Scheme which does not need to be repaid. This is yet to be confirmed for academic year 2026/27 and an update will be available by Summer 2026.
Student support
You will receive dedicated support from pre-application through to your return to the UK through the Global Partnerships Unit. DMU Dubai will provide support for practical preparation such as visas and immigration, healthcare requirements and accommodation. Upon arrival, you will have an orientation session to familiarise yourself with the campus and life in Dubai. You will also continue to receive support from DMU Leicester via your programme leader.
Culture
You’ll be taught about the cultural differences as part of the pre-departure support to help you settle into life in Dubai. In the meantime, below are some resources which may be of interest:
- Visit the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) website for travel advice for the United Arab Emirates. Here you can find information on local laws and customs.
- Explore LonelyPlanet to discover things to see and do in Dubai.
- The Visit Dubai website has a wealth of information about getting around, latest events, deals and offers and lots more.
Contact
For any further information about this opportunity, please contact the Global Partnership Unit gpu@dmu.ac.uk.