Graduate Admissions
All applications for admissions of students at SIU, Dubai will be verified and routed through an Admission Committee.
Academic Excellence:
- Hold a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university with minimum 75% marks or CGPAof 3.0 (out of 4.0)
- Conditional admission possible for lower CGPA with Board of Governors approval and MoE compliance
- English Language Proficiency
- Demonstrate English skills through one of these tests:
- EmSAT: 1400+
- TOEFL: 550+ (213 CBT, 79 iBT)
- English Medium Exemption
- IELTS Academic: 6.0+
- Other MoE-approved tests
Skip the English test if you have completed K-12 and Bachelor's in English in an English-speaking country (e.g., UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand).
MoE may revise approved tests and scores. Check the MoE website for latest info
USD 410
(Approx. AED250)
Application Fee per program (Non-Refundable)
Student Visa
It is mandatory for all foreign students to have a valid UAE residence visa to study in the UAE.
Document Checklist for your SIU, Dubai Application
Academic Records:
- 12th or equivalent final mark sheet (both sides!)
- Bachelor's degree mark sheets (all semesters/years) (Certified English translations: Required if mark sheets are not in English).
*Upload clear scans of all documents along with your online application.
Don't Let Missing Documents Hinder Your SIU, Dubai Dream!
Results Pending? No Worries! Apply even if you haven't received your final grades or transcripts yet. Just make sure to submit them immediately after they're available. Missing deadlines can cost you your SIU, Dubai opportunity. Submit all required documents by the stipulated date.
Documents required to be submitted for confirmation of eligibility at the time of reporting to SIU, Dubai campus
- Mark sheet of 12th Std. / equivalent
- Equivalence Certificate (if applicable)
- Semester wise/ Year wise Bachelor Degree Mark sheet
- English Proficiency Test Result (if applicable)
- Passing/ Provisional Degree Certificate
- Migration Certificate to be submitted in original (if applicable)
- Transfer Certificate to be submitted in original (if applicable)
- Change of Name Certificate by Government Gazette (if applicable)
- Work Experience Certificate, (if applicable)
- Passport Copy (if applicable)
- Valid VISA Copy (if applicable)
- Valid Residential Permit Copy (if applicable)
- Anti-Ragging/Hazing Affidavit by Student
- Indemnification Undertaking by Student
Documents to be uploaded for your SIU,Dubai application
- Bachelor Degree (if already completed)
- Statement of Purpose
- Valid Passport Copy
- Work Experience Certificate (if applicable)
- CV (Curriculum Vitae)
- English Proficiency Test Result (if already taken) (Once results arrive, immediately submit the Final Grades or Transcripts)
Graduate Admission Process – Symbiosis International University Dubai
- Academic Records: Bachelor's completion certificate and all semester transcripts
- English Proficiency: IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 550
- Personal Statement/Statement of Purpose
- Recommendation/Reference Letter (at least one)
- CV (if you have work experience)
- Passport Copy
- The Admissions Team will review your application and documents.
- If you are meeting the eligibility criteria you will have to go through an interview process with the academic team.
- Once you clear the interview, you will receive a Conditional Offer Letter and a ConditionalScholarship Letter based on the bachelor's result (if applicable).
- Pay a non-refundable application fee of AED 250+ 10% of the annual tuition fees (before the scholarship).
- Once the payment is received, you will be considered "Provisionally Admitted" to SIU Dubai.
- The Finance Office will issue a payment receipt and invoice.
- Once the first installment of payment, Visa fees (in case of International Student) and Caution deposit are paid per the invoice shared by the Finance Office.
- Submit all the documents mentioned on your Conditional Offer Letter and produce all the original documents as proof to the Registrar on the first day of orientation.
Step 1: Application Submission
To begin your application, upload the following available documents:
✅ Once your application is submitted, our Admissions Team will contact you.
Step 2: Application Review & Conditional Offer
Step 3: Offer Acceptance & Fee Payment
To confirm your acceptance, you must:
Step 4: Provisional Admission Confirmation
Step 5: Final Admission confirmation letter
Final Admission Confirmation Letter will be issued:
Important note for SIU, Dubai applicants
Bring the original copies of all your documents for verification at the time of eligibility verification.
Having everything ready ensures a smooth start to your SIU, Dubai journey. For admission related queries: email to admissions@siu-dubai.ac.ae
Website last updated : April 15, 2025