Dubai · Master's
British University in Dubai
Master of Education
British University in Dubai
Course Overview
The British University in Dubai (BUiD) is the UAE's first research-based postgraduate university, delivering UK-validated programmes with academic links to leading British institutions. Its Master of Education sits in the Faculty of Education and offers specialisations across educational leadership, TESOL / English language teaching, special and inclusive education, and education management — taught in English to British academic standards. The flexible part-time and full-time delivery suits both fresh graduates and working teachers, and BUiD's Dubai location places students in one of the world's most rapidly expanding international-school markets.
Sri Lankan applicants — practising teachers, lecturers, and education graduates from Colombo, Peradeniya, Kelaniya, Open University, and the National Institute of Education — choose BUiD for a UK-standard Master's at a fraction of the cost of studying in Britain, in a city with a large Sri Lankan expatriate community and direct flights home. The medium of instruction is English, and an English-medium Bachelor's typically supports an IELTS waiver via an MOI letter. The UAE's Golden Visa and skilled-residence routes reward qualified education professionals. Graduates are in strong demand across Dubai's hundreds of international schools; returnees route into senior curriculum, leadership, and teaching roles at Sri Lankan international schools (Colombo International, Gateway, Lyceum, Elizabeth Moir, OKI) and the National Institute of Education.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Bachelor's degree (Honours) at 2:1 / upper-second class equivalent in education or a relevant discipline — Sri Lankan upper-second class equivalent.
- check_circle Teaching or education-sector experience strengthens the application, especially for leadership specialisations.
- check_circle Sri Lankan applicants from Colombo, Peradeniya, Kelaniya, Open University, and NIE with strong transcripts are competitive.
- check_circle Personal statement, CV, and two references.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.0 Overall (the UAE-accredited postgraduate standard).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 79-80 Overall.
- check_circle Medium of instruction is English; no Arabic required.
- check_circle Waived if your Bachelor's degree was taught and assessed entirely in English (most Sri Lankan English-medium graduates qualify with an MOI letter).
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (AED) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year, international) | AED 78,000 | Rs. 2,880,000 |
| Living Expenses in Dubai (12 months) | AED 60,000 | Rs. 2,200,000 |
| Student Visa, Insurance & Books | AED 8,000 | Rs. 295,000 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | AED 146,000 | Rs. 5,375,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Graduates are highly sought across Dubai's hundreds of international schools, and the UAE's Golden Visa and skilled-residence routes reward qualified education professionals. BUiD education graduates move into senior teaching, curriculum, and leadership roles in UAE international schools and education authorities (tax-free salaries). Sri Lankan returnees route into senior curriculum, leadership, and teaching roles at Sri Lankan international schools (Colombo International, Gateway, Lyceum, Elizabeth Moir, OKI) and the National Institute of Education.
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