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Dubai isn’t just a travel destination; it’s fast becoming a global study hub for international students. With world-class facilities, flexible study options, and access to generous scholarships, Dubai offers you the chance to earn a globally recognised qualification from top Australian and UK universities all while living in one of the world’s most dynamic cities.&nbsp;Through IDP, you can apply to the offshore campuses, all offering globally recognised degrees in various fields- from Engineering to Business, Media and more.<table><tbody><tr><th>Offshore Campuses in Dubai&nbsp;</th><th>&nbsp;</th><th>&nbsp;</th><th>&nbsp;</th><th>&nbsp;</th><th></th><th></th></tr><tr><td>Institutions&nbsp;</td><td>Campus Location&nbsp;</td><td>Country&nbsp;</td><td>Study Level&nbsp;</td><td>Tuition Range&nbsp;</td><td>Deposit Required&nbsp;</td><td>Available Scholarship&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>University of Wollongong&nbsp;</td><td>Dubai&nbsp;</td><td>Australia&nbsp;</td><td>Undergraduate &amp; Postgraduate&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>NA&nbsp;</td><td>20% tuition fee bursary for UG and PG programs&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Murdoch University (Managed by Navitas)&nbsp;</td><td>Dubai&nbsp;</td><td>Australia&nbsp;</td><td>Undergraduate &amp; Postgraduate&nbsp;</td><td>$12,000-$20,435&nbsp;</td><td>1ST SEMESTER FEE (USD 6,000 or less, it varies per student)&nbsp;</td><td>25% tuition discount&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Heriot-Watt University&nbsp;</td><td>Dubai&nbsp;</td><td>UK&nbsp;</td><td>IFP, UG &amp; PG&nbsp;</td><td>AED 47,850 – AED 110,000&nbsp;</td><td>NA&nbsp;</td><td>16,000 AED for UG, PG, &amp; Foundation programs for the January 2025 intake.&nbsp;&nbsp;15,000 AED for undergraduate, postgraduate, and foundation programs for the September 2025 intake.&nbsp;&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Middlesex University&nbsp;</td><td>Dubai&nbsp;</td><td>UK&nbsp;</td><td>IFP, UG &amp; PG&nbsp;</td><td>AED 47,850 – AED 110,000&nbsp;</td><td>NA&nbsp;</td><td>NA&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>The University of Birmingham&nbsp;</td><td>Dubai&nbsp;</td><td>UK&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>NA&nbsp;</td><td>NA&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table><h2 class="my-3">Why study in Dubai?&nbsp;</h2><ul class="list-disc"><li>Start your degree in Dubai and transfer to the main campus in the UK or Australia later.&nbsp;</li><li>Get up to 2 years to work after your studies and gain international experience.&nbsp;</li><li>Graduate with a respected UK or Australian degree.&nbsp;</li><li>Learn in world-class labs, classrooms, and collaborative spaces.&nbsp;</li><li>High-quality education at a more affordable cost than studying in the UK or Australia directly.&nbsp;</li></ul>All IDP counselling services are completely free. Whether in-person or virtual, we’ll guide you through every step of your application, course choice, scholarships, visa, and more.&nbsp;Your dream to study abroad is still valid.&nbsp;&nbsp;Book an appointment with an IDP counsellor today.&nbsp;

Study at Top UK & Australian Universities in Dubai Campuses

Begin your global academic journey with leading Australian universities known for excellence, research impact, industry connections and student satisfaction. Whether you&rsquo;re planning undergraduate or postgraduate studies, you will benefit from generous scholarship , flexible payment plans, and world-class learning environments that sets you up for global success. Why Study at These Universities?
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Explore Top Australian Universities &amp; Their Offers
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James Cook University
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30,000&ndash;72,000 (course dependent; medicine at top end)
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36,000&ndash;76,000 (course dependent)
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International Excellence Scholarship
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25% tuition fee reduction throughout the entire program.
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One semester or one year (case by case)
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#1 in Queensland for graduate starting salary.
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Deakin University
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30,000&ndash;45,000
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32,000&ndash;48,000
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Merit Scholarship
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25&ndash;50% tuition fee reduction.
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One semester or one year
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#1 for student satisfaction in Victoria.
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The University of Newcastle, Australia
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36,000&ndash;50,000
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36,000&ndash;54,000
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International Excellence Scholarship 2026
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20% of gross annual tuition.
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One semester or one year
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Top 1% University worldwide.
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Australian Catholic University
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28,000&ndash;40,000
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30,000&ndash;45,000
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Executive Dean&rsquo;s International Scholarship
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Up to 20% tuition reduction.
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One semester or one year
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Ranked 1st in Australia for research quality.
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Curtin University
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30,000&ndash;45,000
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32,000&ndash;48,000
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Curtin Global Merit Scholarship
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Up to 20% off tuition.
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One semester or one year
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Ranked in the top 1% globally (ARWU 2025).
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University of Technology Sydney
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34,000&ndash;50,000
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34,000&ndash;55,000
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Academic Excellence International Scholarship
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30% tuition scholarship.
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One semester or one year
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#1 Young University in Australia.
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Murdoch University
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28,000&ndash;38,000
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30,000&ndash;40,000
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International Welcome Scholarship 2026
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20% fee reduction
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One semester or one year
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25,000+ students from 90 countries
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University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)
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40,000&ndash;65,000
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36,000&ndash;58,000
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International Student Award
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15% annual tuition reduction
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One semester or one year
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Top 50 University worldwide.
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RMIT University
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35,000&ndash;42,000
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36,000&ndash;48,000
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Medibank Student Success Grant
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AUD 2,000 support
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One semester or one year
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Semester-wise
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QS ranked 21st for Architecture/Built Environment.
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Griffith University
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30,000&ndash;40,000
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30,000&ndash;45,000
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Vice Chancellor&rsquo;s International Scholarship
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50% of tuition
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One semester or one year
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Semester-wise
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250,000 alumni across 130 nationalities.
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Study in Australia with Partial Scholarships for the 2026 Intake - IDP Nigeria 

The&nbsp;University of Exeter&nbsp;is offering an&nbsp;automatic &pound;10,000 tuition fee discount&nbsp;for&nbsp;eligible&nbsp;postgraduate taught (PGT)&nbsp;students from&nbsp;Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya&nbsp;for the&nbsp;2026&nbsp;intake.&nbsp;
This is a&nbsp;non‑competitive award. If you meet the eligibility criteria, the &pound;10,000 discount is&nbsp;automatically&nbsp;applied&nbsp;&mdash;no separate application&nbsp;required.&nbsp;
Why Choose the University of Exeter?&nbsp;
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<li>Consistently ranked among the&nbsp;UK&rsquo;s top universities.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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<li>Global alumni network&nbsp;across&nbsp;180+&nbsp;countries.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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<li>Modern&nbsp;campuses in&nbsp;Exeter and Penryn,&nbsp;with strong industry links.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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<li>A supportive international student community.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>A welcoming and diverse international community.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Discount&nbsp;Details&nbsp;
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Nigeria&nbsp;
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&pound;10,000&nbsp;
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Automatic, no separate application&nbsp;
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What&nbsp;You&rsquo;ll&nbsp;Pay After Discount&nbsp;
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MA International Relations
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&pound;25,550&nbsp;
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&pound;15,550&nbsp;
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LLM (Master of Laws &mdash; all specialisations)
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&pound;25,550&nbsp;
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<td width="179">
&pound;15,550&nbsp;
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Mathematical Finance MSc
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&pound;29,000*&nbsp;
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<td width="179">
&pound;19,000&nbsp;
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Mathematics MSc
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&pound;29,000*&nbsp;
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&pound;19,000&nbsp;
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Statistics MSc
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&pound;29,000*&nbsp;
</td>
<td width="179">
&pound;19,000&nbsp;
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Most other PGT programs
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&pound;31,000 - &pound;32,000&nbsp;
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&pound;21,000&nbsp;- &pound;22,000&nbsp;
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</tbody>
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*Approximate: Final fees are confirmed at application stage.&nbsp;
Flexible&nbsp;Payment&nbsp;Plan:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>&pound;2,500&nbsp;deposit&nbsp;is&nbsp;required&nbsp;to secure your place.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Remaining balance&nbsp;split across&nbsp;5&ndash;6&nbsp;instalments.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
This structure&nbsp;makes it easier to manage&nbsp;your finances&nbsp;while studying.&nbsp;
Apply through IDP Education and get:&nbsp;
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<li>Expert guidance on course and university&nbsp;selection</li>
</ul>
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<li>Full support with your application and documents</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Visa guidance and pre-departure support&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Take the next step and book&nbsp;your&nbsp;free consultation&nbsp;with an&nbsp;IDP counsellor.&nbsp;
All IDP services are free of charge.&nbsp;

A £10,000 to Start on Your UK Degree with the University of Exeter - IDP Nigeria 

Canada

Studying in Canada can be a great step toward your academic and career goals.&nbsp;While choosing the right university is just as important as choosing the destination, we encourage you to join our University of Windsor webinar to explore affordable study options, scholarship opportunities, co-op pathways, and PGWP-eligible programs for international students.&nbsp; Event Details&nbsp;📅 Wednesday, June 17th, 2026&nbsp;🕐 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM&nbsp;💻&nbsp;&nbsp;Microsoft Teams&nbsp;&nbsp;What you’ll learn about:&nbsp;<ul><li>PGWP-eligible programs for international students.&nbsp;</li><li>Tuition fees and cost of living in Windsor.&nbsp;</li><li>Scholarships and renewable entrance awards.&nbsp;</li><li>Co-op and internship opportunities.&nbsp;</li><li>Career-focused undergraduate and graduate programs.&nbsp;</li><li>Research and innovation opportunities.&nbsp;</li><li>Student support services and life in Windsor.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp; Tuition fee range:&nbsp;&nbsp;Undergraduate: CAD $32,000 – $42,000&nbsp;&nbsp;Graduate Course-Based: CAD $19,000 –&nbsp;&nbsp;$23,520&nbsp; Meet the Speaker&nbsp;Ijeoma Amadi - Recruitment Advisor&nbsp; Learn how you can study and build your career at the University of Windsor.&nbsp; Register for Free!&nbsp;All IDP counselling services are free of charge!

Attend the University of Windsor Webinar with IDP

Build your creative future in the UK If you have a creative vision, the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) can help you turn it into a career. University for the Creative Arts is a leading UK specialist university focused on creative fields such as design, architecture, business and the arts. Join the UCA Webinar to explore flexible admission pathways, scholarship opportunities, and career-focused creative programs. Why Attend?<ul><li>Learn about studying at a leading UK creative university.</li><li>Explore undergraduate, top-up, and postgraduate program options.</li><li>Understand flexible admission pathways for West African students.</li><li>Discover scholarship opportunities of up to £4,500.</li><li>Learn about tuition payment plans and support options.</li><li>Ask your questions directly to a UCA representative. answered live.</li></ul> Scholarships &amp; Tuition Support<ul><li>Scholarship opportunities: up to £4,500</li><li>Estimated tuition fees: £18,000 – £19,000 per year</li></ul> Meet the Speaker Olalekan Ogunniyi, in-country Manager, West Africa University for the Creative Arts (UCA) Join this session to explore how UCA can support your creative career goals. Spots are limited. Register for Free! All IDP counselling services are free of charge!

Study Creative Courses at the University for the Creative Arts in the UK - Nigeria

Join Sir Steve Smith and leading UK education experts for an exclusive live webinar designed for students planning their September 2026 intake.Speakers&nbsp;<ul><li>Sir Steve Smith UK’s International Education Champion - A globally respected voice in higher education, sharing insights on the value of UK education and sector confidence.</li><li>Rachel MacSween Director – Partnerships &amp; Stakeholder Engagement, IDP - Expert in UK student recruitment, partnerships, and data-led student success strategies.</li><li>James Bennett&nbsp;- Head, Strategic Engagement | Customer Support Services Team | Cross-Cutting Service Operations UKVI</li><li>Katy Gordon, Head of Careers at Southampton</li><li>Two Recent Graduates from UK Universities&nbsp;</li></ul>What to expect&nbsp;<ul><li>Clear insights on UK study opportunities&nbsp;</li><li>Confidence on visa and policy landscape&nbsp;</li><li>Understanding of career outcomes post-study&nbsp;</li><li>Exact next steps to secure your September intake&nbsp;</li></ul>Free to attend | Live Q&amp;A | Limited spots&nbsp;Who Should Attend&nbsp;<ul><li>Students targeting UK September 2026 intake&nbsp;</li><li>Students with offers (conditional/unconditional)&nbsp;</li><li>UG/PG aspirants exploring UK options&nbsp;</li><li>Parents seeking trusted guidance&nbsp;</li><li>Students needing clarity on timelines, visas, next steps&nbsp;</li></ul>Why Attend&nbsp;Planning for the UK requires timely, informed decisions.&nbsp;This webinar brings together trusted UK leadership and IDP expertise to give you:&nbsp;<ul><li>Clarity in a complex environment&nbsp;</li><li>Confidence in your decisions&nbsp;</li><li>Actionable next steps to move forward&nbsp;</li></ul>What to Expect&nbsp;<ul><li>Why the UK remains a top global destination&nbsp;</li><li>Key updates for September 2026 planning&nbsp;</li><li>Visa and policy clarity&nbsp;</li><li>Graduate outcomes and career pathways&nbsp;</li><li>How to move from offer → enrolment&nbsp;</li><li>Immediate actions to avoid delays&nbsp;</li></ul>Don’t leave your September plans to chance, Get the clarity you need to move forward with confidence.&nbsp;

Exclusive UK Webinar – September 2026 Intake - Nigeria

Join this exclusive webinar by IDP to discover why thousands of international students choose Royal Holloway, University of London. Ranked among the UK’s top 35 universities, with over 170 years of academic excellence and a beautiful campus located just outside London.&nbsp;Whether you're considering undergraduate or postgraduate study, this webinar will help you explore your options and understand the next steps toward studying in the UK.&nbsp; What You’ll Learn&nbsp;<ul><li>Why Royal Holloway is ranked among UK’s top 35 universities&nbsp;</li><li>Undergraduate and postgraduate courses available&nbsp;</li><li>Details of the £4,000 automatic postgraduate scholarship for Nigerian students&nbsp;</li><li>Accommodation options and student support services&nbsp;</li><li>Career opportunities and graduate employability outcomes&nbsp;</li><li>Student life on a vibrant UK campus&nbsp;</li><li>Entry requirements and application guidance&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Tuition Fees&nbsp;<ul><li>£22,000 – £32,000 per year&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Register now to secure your place.&nbsp;All IDP counselling services are free of charge.

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