FEES AND SCHOLARSHIPS
FEES AND PAYMENT PLANS
Dubai College of Tourism is committed to providing affordable, quality education ensuring the best talent in the UAE are able to pursue a career in the tourism sector.
The total course fees for the 2024/2025 academic year are listed in the table below for Tourism, Events, and Hospitality programmes:
The total course fees for the 2024/2025 academic year are listed in the table below for the Culinary Arts programme:
Deposit
Once offered a place on a course, students have 30 days to accept their offer and pay the non-refundable deposit of AED1,000. (This is payable by credit/debit card on the online application portal or by bank transfer). This amount is later deducted from the total programme fee.
Payment Plan
Emirati and UAE residents will be able to pay the fees in instalments. Postdated cheques will need to be provided to DCT within the first 7 days of the academic year. Other forms of payment can replace these if requested prior to the cheques being cashed.
Are you applying as an international student? Find out more here.
Terms & Conditions
Programme fees and payment plans are subject to eligibility, payment, and the refund policy. For more information, please contact admissions@dct.ac.ae.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
DCT is proud to offer a range of scholarships and awards to enable students to study at our institution.
We also provide a range of merit awards in recognition of academic achievement as well as awards supporting students demonstrating exceptional industry promise.
All students applying to DCT will be considered for scholarships and awards with each student being entitled to a maximum of one scholarship and one award. Scholarships will be retained for the duration of the student's studies at DCT. Awards will be reviewed annually based on a student’s performance.
SCHOLARSHIPS
RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP: 25% DISCOUNT
In line with DCT's focus on providing quality education and opportunities in the tourism sector for young people calling the UAE their home, DCT will offer the Resident Scholarship to students enrolling in 2023/2024, who can provide a copy of a grade 12 (or equivalent) high school graduation certificate from a UAE registered school or college.
UAE NATIONALS SCHOLARSHIP: 25% DISCOUNT
As part of Dubai Economy and Tourism’s ongoing commitment to support UAE Nationals in the tourism industry, UAE Nationals will receive a 25% discount on course fees.
JJ Sleiffer Study Placement
The Jochem-Jan Sleiffer Study Placement provides Hilton team members currently working at either a Hilton-branded hotel or Hilton office in the Middle East & Africa with a chance to pay their own Hilton opportunity forward, by nominating a close family member for a funded 10-month hospitality study placement at the Dubai College of Tourism. All applicants will be required to demonstrate that a close family member works at Hilton.
*Applications must be submitted by the student who intends to apply for the program, not the Hilton team member who has nominated them
AWARDS
MEDYAF AWARD: DISCOUNT OF 3,750 AED/YEAR
For a student who holds a UAE passport and shows exceptional promise and interest in the industry.
TOURISM/HOSPITALITY/EVENTS/ CULINARY ARTS PROMISE AWARD: DISCOUNT OF 1,750 AED/YEAR
For a student who shows exceptional promise and interest in their chosen industry during the admissions process.
CORPORATE AWARD: DISCOUNT OF 1,750 AED/YEAR
For students who can demonstrate that a parent works in the tourism, hospitality, events or culinary arts industry through producing a current employment contract.
Please note: Students can avail up to one scholarship and one award (the combination of maximum discount).
PROGRESSION
Progression from the Certificate programmes to Advanced Diploma level is dependent on the student:
- Receiving a average cumulative grade score of 2.5 or above for the year
- Meeting attendance obligations with a record of 90% and over
- Having a track record of good behaviour and performance
STUDENT VISAS AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
If you are already living in the UAE or are considering moving to the UAE it is a requirement that you have a valid visa allowing you to study.
DCT will assist students to obtain a student visa, allowing students to live and study in the UAE for the duration of their studies. We understand that the visa process can be daunting but the DCT admissions team will be happy to discuss all the details with you.
To learn more about applying as an international student, click here.
For more information on the visa process, click here.
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR
SEPTEMBER 2025