Bachelor of Communication and Information Studies (B.C.I.S.)

Bachelor of Communication and Information Studies (B.C.I.S.) is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in arts, design & media at american-university-in-dubai in Dubai, Dubai (UAE). It takes Bachelor's degree (the BBA is 4 years full time; confirm the length for this programme), with intakes in Fall (September) and Spring (January).

american-university-in-dubai is a private institution, ranked 620 in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is AED 106,050 a year, about ₹26.5 lakh. Over 4 years that is roughly AED 424,200 (≈ ₹1.06 crore) before any yearly increase.

Flat tuition for 12–16 credits a semester (AED 53,025 × 2), plus AED 2,000 services and technology fee a year; incl. VAT

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Dubai (UAE) as a whole: AED 45,000–100,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

General entry requirements at american-university-in-dubai for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Attested transcripts for the last three years of school and the Class 12 certificate, plus a UAE Ministry of Education equivalency certificate. AUD does not publish a minimum percentage for Indian boards; ask admissions.
• Engineering: good standing in Mathematics, Physics and one more science. Biology: at least 70% in a science subject.
• Maths placement: an SAT score (590 for engineering and biology, 560 for business, architecture, design and other programmes) or AUD's own placement test.
• Architecture applicants submit an online portfolio.

For this course: IELTS Academic 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 79 (from IELTS 6.0 / iBT 68 with a developmental English course).

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This course starts in: Fall (September) and Spring (January).

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Dubai (UAE), then arrange accommodation.

• Online application and AED 420 application fee
• Attested Class 10–12 transcripts and certificate (undergraduate) or degree transcripts and certificate (postgraduate)
• UAE Ministry of Education equivalency certificate
• IELTS or TOEFL score report
• Passport copy and a health history form signed by a doctor
• AED 5,000 reservation deposit (counts towards tuition) after acceptance

• H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Scholarship for Undergraduate Study

  Undergraduate (all programmes)

  Value: Partial or full tuition waiver, kept until graduation if conditions are met

  At least 90% high school average (or equivalent); financial need is also considered. Open to all nationalities. Awarded for Fall entry; apply through AUD's scholarship portal.

  Official page

• AUD Senior Scholarship

  Undergraduate (final year)

  Value: 25%, 50% or 100% of tuition for one academic year

  Senior students with a CGPA of 3.5 or more, no conduct violations and a documented change in financial circumstances.

  Official page

• AUD Alumni Tuition Waiver

  Postgraduate

  Value: 25% tuition waiver until graduation

  AUD graduates admitted to any AUD master's programme.

  Official page

The American University in Dubai (AUD) was established in 1995 by Elias Bou Saab, four years after a fact-finding mission began in 1991. It follows the American system, with a Fall semester from September to December, a Spring semester from January to April and two summer sessions. AUD says all its programmes are accredited by regional and global independent bodies.

AUD has over 2,000 students from more than 100 countries. Bachelor's programmes include business administration (majors in accounting, finance, marketing, management, economics, advertising and AI in business), computer, electrical, mechanical and civil engineering, architecture, interior design, visual communication, game design, communication, psychology, biology and international studies. Master's programmes include an MBA and MSc degrees in artificial intelligence, construction management and innovation management.

Arts, Design & Media courses at other universities in Dubai (UAE)

• Bachelor of ArchitectureAmity University Dubai5 years (162 credit hours) · AED 71,280 / year
• Bachelor of Interior DesignAmity University Dubai4 years (121 credit hours) · AED 66,550 / year
• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation and Film ProductionAmity University Dubai4 years (120 credit hours) · AED 63,000 / year
• Bachelor of ArchitectureCanadian University DubaiBachelor's degree (credit-hour based; CUD's fee page does not state the length) · AED 88,476 / year
• Bachelor of Design (Graphic Design)Curtin University Dubai3 years · AED 60,900 / year
• Bachelor of Interior DesignCurtin University Dubai3 years · AED 60,900 / year

More courses at american-university-in-dubai

• Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)4 years full time (123 credit hours) · AED 106,050 / year
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (B.S.Comp.E)Bachelor's degree (the BBA is 4 years full time; confirm the length for this programme) · AED 106,050 / year
• Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)About 2 years full time (36 credit hours, 12 courses) · AED 86,940 / year
• Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (M.S.A.I.)About 2 years full time (30 credit hours) · AED 72,450 / year
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.)Bachelor's degree (the BBA is 4 years full time; confirm the length for this programme) · AED 106,050 / year
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E)Bachelor's degree (the BBA is 4 years full time; confirm the length for this programme) · AED 106,050 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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