The objective of this policy is to provide regulations and guidelines for the fee structure applicable to various graduate and undergraduate programs. The policy also establishes guidelines for scholarships, refunds, and withdrawals.

Fees Collection

• Each SIUD program listed in the catalogue carries a prescribed fee. Students admitted to a program must pay this prescribed fee on or before the date mentioned in the invoice.
• A fee payment schedule is provided upon admission to admitted students, and in case of an installment plan, the payment should be made by the 10th of each month.
• The University may allow payment of semester fees in up to two installments per semester upon request.
• Annual Installment Plans
  • 1st Installment – Before the start of the Fall Semester
  • 2nd Installment – 8 Week of Fall Semester
  • 3rd Installment – Before the start of the Spring Semester
  • 4th Installment – 8 Week of Spring Semester
• The fees can be paid through any of the following modes of payment
  • Cash
  • Credit or Debit Card
  • Cheque
  • Direct Bank Transfer
  • Website Payment Gateway
  • Online Payment Link
• Payment against Cheque(s) can be done 5 days prior to the date of the presenting the Cheque(s).
• If paying by bank transfer, all bank charges are to be borne by the remitter. Receipts will be issued upon confirmation of the transfer.
• Fees can also be paid at the Fee Counter in the university from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM on all working days, using cash, cheque, or credit/debit card.
• Students with outstanding dues will have their academic records withheld and will not be allowed to register for the next semester.

Students who pay tuition fees with post-dated cheques must follow the following procedures:

• All Cheque(s) should be made payable to “SYMBIOSIS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY” and the date mentioned on the Cheque(s) should not be later than the 10th of the month.
• In the event of a Cheque being dishonored, the student will be charged with Cheque Return charges as mentioned in the Fees Structure.
• In case of withdrawal from a program by the student, the fee will be processed as per the Refund Policy.
• The rest of the submitted post-dated cheques will be returned.

The tuition fees are charged on an annual basis and remain consistent for students who remain continuously enrolled and complete their program. Any instances of program postponement will be handled in accordance with Refund Policy.

• Annual fee changes may occur to both tuition fees and other fees; changes in tuition fees will be applied to only new admissions, and other fee changes will be applicable to both new admissions and continuing students.
• These changes will take effect at the beginning of each new academic year, and detailed information will be published by the Finance Department beforehand.
• Any change to tuition and other fees shall be announced and broadcast well in advance on all SIUD communication platforms, including the Catalogue of the academic year, prior to the start of each academic year.

• A late fee payment of AED 10/-per day will be charged if fees are not paid by the due date.
• Any dishonored charges will be subject to a 150 AED fee.
• Exam appearance and access to all university facilities may be restricted if the fee is not paid.
• Any certification, including at the completion of a course/program, shall be subject to full fee payment as prescribed.

Scholarship/Fee waiver

• The approval of the scholarship is subject to meeting the admission and scholarship criteria and the submission of supporting documents.
• Students who meet the admissions requirements and complete the registration formalities will be offered a fee payment plan in addition to the scholarship/fee waiver granted to them at the time of acceptance.