Can I apply for a medical insurance?
You can apply for the medical insurance if you have accepted the admission offer and paid the seat reservation fees. A basic medical insurance is provided by the university.
What are the visa fees?
Entry Permit Visa and the Residency Visa are issued by the university free of charge.
When should I apply for the visa?
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, Entry Permit Visa is pending until further notification from the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai. We will communicate with students once updates are received from the concerned department.
I am an international student; will the university sponsor my visa?
The university provides international students who have accepted the admission offers, paid seat reservation fees and cleared all academic conditions (if any), with an Entry Permit Visa. Once the student joins officially as per the program start date in August, … Continued
Will students be able to participate in student activities?
Since the COVID-19 outbreak, most of the student activities and club activities were launched virtually using the available digital platforms. Depending on the situation at the beginning of the new academic year, the office of Student Life will be announcing … Continued
If we were to be on campus, will there be catering venues and food outlets?
Food outlets will remain open to cater for students and staff needs following extreme measures of safety and hygiene.
What types of safety measures does the university take to protect the students’ wellbeing during COVID times?
Aligned with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Health and Prevention in the UAE directives, all standard safety measures will be implemented to ensure students and staff safety and wellbeing. An in house full time Guidance Counselor is … Continued
Will there be virtual campus tours and open house?
Yes, a virtual campus tour is available on our website. We are working on plans for next year if the open house is to be online. All updates and details will be posted on our website.
Will I have the opportunity to meet the current students at MBRU? Â
As part of the orientation plan, pre-orientation group meetings or a panel discussion will be arranged with Student Council members and Class Representatives to share their experience at MBRU with the new joiners.
Is there a plan to change the starting date of the new academic year?
So far, the dates are fixed, and changes have not been considered.