Foundation Program - Standard - Arts and Communication

Program overview

Foundation Program - Standard - Arts and Communication is a foundation or pathway program in arts, design and media at Murdoch University Dubai, a private institution in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, founded in 2008.

First-year tuition is listed at 47,820 AED and the application fee at Free. The earliest intake currently open is Jan 2027.

Cost of the first year

Plan for about 1,91,820 AED for the first year before travel, insurance and visa fees.

Figures are as listed in October 2026. Schools revise tuition every year, so confirm the current amount with the school before you pay a deposit.

Plan for the Jan 2027 intake

Working back from a Jan 2027 start, this is a realistic plan. Popular programs can fill early, so the earlier end of each window is safer.

Entry requirements and documents

Murdoch University Dubai sets the exact entry requirements for Foundation Program - Standard - Arts and Communication. For a foundation or pathway, applicants usually need the following.

English test requirements are set by the school. IELTS Academic, TOEFL and PTE Academic are the most widely accepted.

• Class 10 and 12 marksheets, or your most recent qualification.
• A short personal statement.
• English test results at the level the pathway sets.
• A valid passport.
• English test results, unless the school waives them.

How to apply with Study Spectra

• Send us your marksheets, English test result (or test plan) and budget.
• We check your profile against Foundation Program - Standard - Arts and Communication and suggest alternatives if it is a stretch.
• We prepare your statement of purpose and documents, and submit the application.
• When the offer arrives, we help with the deposit, funds evidence and the student visa file.

Questions students ask

How much is the tuition for Foundation Program - Standard - Arts and Communication?

First-year tuition is listed at 47,820 AED. Living costs are extra; Murdoch University Dubai estimates 1,44,000 AED a year. Confirm the current fee with the school.

What is the application fee?

This program lists no application fee.

When is the next intake?

The earliest intake currently open is Jan 2027. Start your application about eight months before that.

Is Foundation Program - Standard - Arts and Communication a degree?

It is listed as a foundation or pathway. Check with the school what qualification it awards and whether it leads to further study or work rights.

Can Study Spectra help me apply?

Yes. We check your profile, prepare your documents and submit your application to Murdoch University Dubai, then help with the visa. The first call is free.

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