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UK, US and Australian degrees close to home; Large Indian community and a short flight back.
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Dubai vs Japan for Indian Students
A side-by-side comparison of studying in Dubai and Japan: total cost in rupees, work during and after study, and long-term options.
- Dubai: median ₹36 lakh
- Japan: median ₹24 lakh
- Japan cheaper by ≈ ₹11 lakh
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Dubai or Japan: which is better for Indian students?
On our university data, Japan is cheaper: the median total cost is ₹24 lakh versus ₹36 lakh in Dubai. After graduation, Dubai offers graduates can move to an employment visa; outstanding graduates may qualify for a Golden Visa, while Japan offers graduates can change to a work visa with a job offer, or a job-hunting designated activities status. The better choice depends on your course, budget and long-term plan.
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Dubai vs Japan
- Median total cost
- Dubai: ₹36 lakh · Japan: ₹24 lakh
- Duration
- Dubai: 1–2 years · Japan: 2 years
- Intakes
- Dubai: September (main) · Japan: April (main) and September/October for English-taught programs
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Dubai vs Japan: the numbers
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Which suits you?
Choose Japan if…
Low tuition at national universities; MEXT government scholarships.
Budget first
Japan is about ₹11 lakh cheaper at the median on our data.
Career first
Compare post-study work: Dubai (Graduates can move to an employment visa) and Japan (Graduates can change to a work visa with a job offer, or a job-hunting designated activities status).
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On our data, Japan has the lower median total cost (₹24 lakh vs ₹36 lakh).
Dubai: Graduates can move to an employment visa; outstanding graduates may qualify for a Golden Visa. Japan: Graduates can change to a work visa with a job offer, or a job-hunting designated activities status.
Dubai: Part-time work with university permission and an approved work permit. Japan: Up to 28 hours a week with permission for activity outside status.
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