BSc Information Systems and Technology Management (Business Intelligence)

BSc Information Systems and Technology Management (Business Intelligence) is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in data science & ai at zayed-university-dubai in Dubai, Dubai (UAE). It takes 4 years (120 credit hours), with intakes in Fall; Spring (application dates to be confirmed by ZU).

zayed-university-dubai is a public institution, ranked =588 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 75,000 a year, about ₹18.8 lakh. Over 4 years that is roughly AED 300,000 (≈ ₹75 lakh) before any yearly increase.

AED 2,500 per credit hour for non-UAE nationals; this is 30 credit hours a year (120 credits over about 8 semesters). Fee year not stated

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 zayed-university-dubai for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• International applicants are admitted 'as space and resources permit'.
• An Indian Class 12 certificate needs a UAE Ministry of Education equivalency. The minimum for UAE-equivalent curricula is 75% (80% for the College of Technological Innovation).
• Many majors also need 80% in high school Mathematics, and science majors need 80% in one or two science subjects.
• English: EmSAT 1250, IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL iBT 71 (higher for some majors). ZU does not make conditional undergraduate offers.
• Application fee AED 250 plus VAT.

For this course: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 71 or EmSAT English 1250.

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This course starts in: Fall; Spring (application dates to be confirmed by ZU).

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.

• Passport data page and passport-size photo
• Attested Class 10, 11 and 12 report cards and UAE equivalency of Class 12 (undergraduate)
• Certified bachelor's transcript and degree certificate, with UAE Ministry of Education equivalency letter (master's)
• CV in English (master's)
• Official EmSAT, IELTS or TOEFL result
• Proof of application fee payment

• Graduate merit scholarship

  Master's

  Value: 10%, 25% or 40% off tuition

  Based on your bachelor's CGPA: about 3.20–3.59 (10%), 3.60–3.79 (25%) or 3.80 and above (40%) on a 4.0 scale. International applicants with complete documents by the deadline are considered automatically; awards are capped each year.

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• Sponsored student discount

  Master's

  Value: Up to 20% off tuition

  Students sponsored by an organisation that has a written agreement with Zayed University.

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• Undergraduate financial aid

  Bachelor's

  Value: Amount not published

  Need-based support for students whose finances may stop them continuing their studies; apply through the Student Support Unit.

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Zayed University is a public university in the UAE, with campuses in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. It was founded in 1998 as a university for women, and women still make up most of its students (81% in THE's 2027 data). It teaches in English except for a few Arabic-taught programmes.

Its colleges cover business, technological innovation, communication and media, arts and creative enterprises, humanities and social sciences, and natural and health sciences. It is ranked =588 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 and 501–600 in THE's 2027 table.

Data Science & AI courses at other universities in Dubai (UAE)

• B.E. Mathematics and ComputingBITS Pilani, Dubai Campus4 years (Practice School or thesis option) · AED 55,500 / year
• BS in Artificial IntelligenceCanadian University DubaiBachelor's degree (credit-hour based; CUD's fee page does not state the length) · AED 79,712 / year
• BTech Robotics and Artificial IntelligenceManipal Academy of Higher Education, Dubai4 years (day) · AED 57,750 / year
• Bachelor of Information Technology (Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems)Murdoch University Dubai3 years · AED 61,160 / year
• BCA (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)symbiosis-international-university-dubai4 years (8 semesters, 120 credits) · AED 42,000 / year
• BCA (Data Science and Data Analytics)symbiosis-international-university-dubai4 years (8 semesters, 120 credits) · AED 42,000 / year

More courses at zayed-university-dubai

• MSc in Information Technology (Cyber Security)30 credit hours (length in years not stated) · AED 96,000 / year
• MSc in Information Systems Management30 credit hours (length in years not stated) · AED 79,980 / year
• BSc Information Technology (Security and Network Technologies)4 years (120 credit hours) · AED 75,000 / year
• BSc Information Technology (Web and Mobile Application Development)4 years (120 credit hours) · AED 75,000 / year
• BSc Computational Systems (Blended)4 years (120 credit hours) · AED 75,000 / year
• BSc Accounting4 years (120 credit hours) · AED 75,000 / 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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