

From your first airport pickup to your last exam-season karak run, a calendar of socials, celebrations, trips and citywide festivals keeps IBTE life moving all year.
Every intake begins with a full orientation week designed to hand you a timetable, a friend group and a favourite karak spot by Friday.
Airport pickup for international students, campus tour and your MY-IBTE portal setup.
Icebreakers and a welcome lunch with classmates, faculty and your personal tutor.
Every club and community at one fair. Sign up to as many as you like, no deadlines.
Try every sport at DIAC Park. Squad try-outs follow in week two.
Organised by our student community with the IBTE team and open to every student, on every study mode.

Eid gatherings, Diwali, Chinese New Year, UAE National Day and more. With 50+ nationalities, someone is always celebrating something.

Weekly screenings, console tournaments, board-game evenings and quiz nights in the student lounge, the low-effort way to meet people.

End-of-module wind-downs and exam-season fuel stops. Free food, no agenda, all welcome.

CV clinics, public speaking, personal finance and content-creation workshops run by faculty and industry guests.

Cross-university networking, cultural events and career fairs across the 27,000-student district, including Future Hack, DIAC's inter-university.

Community and charity initiatives across Dubai. Log your hours and earn formal recognition on your student record.
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One day each spring, the whole institute downs tools for our annual festival: a celebration of everything our students can do outside a classroom.

Run the story of student life
Apply to join our Student Social Rep team: film day-in-the-life vlogs, host campus events, and run IBTE's student channels. You get real content-creation and event-management experience for your CV, plus first pick of every trip.
To apply, contact the Student Affairs Office.

We have a personnel ready to walk you through the process and help you achieve your educational goals.
Everything you need to know about our programs, admissions, and more.
View all FAQsAt IBTE, there's typically no specific deadline for submitting your application. You're welcome to register and apply whenever it suits you. We typically admit students for the current term, based on program availability and the month of your application. Even if you register late (such as in the summer), we can provide you with comprehensive learning opportunities to ensure that you don't miss anything important.
In short, it's the price and the experience. The educational outcome and quality remain the same. If you wish to study abroad in a foreign country and you don’t mind the expenses, we recommend you complete your first year at IBTE, and we will then help you secure a conditional offer from one of the most reputable universities in the UK to carry on your studies there.
IBTE stands out among other educational providers due to its distinct business model and mission to prioritize affordability. This is reflected in the smaller campus, reduced staffing, and lower marketing expenses. IBTE also focuses on offering programs in high demand or with lower overhead costs, and has formed partnerships with other institutions and organizations to offer courses at a lower cost by sharing resources and facilities. Through these efforts, IBTE is able to offer quality education at a lower tuition fee, making education accessible to more students.
IBTE has established offices and agencies abroad that act as its representatives. These entities have the task of promoting IBTE, attracting students from different parts of the world, forming collaborative relationships with other educational institutions, and offering help and aid to current international students. If you are interested in discovering further information about our international offices and partners, please feel free to contact us at help@ibte.me.
IBTE does not mandate any entrance examinations. Your primary focus should be to satisfy our admission criteria, and then we can allocate an appropriate seat for you at IBTE. However, please be aware that there is an English proficiency entrance exam for students who do not meet the required criteria for English language proficiency.
Our team is always happy to assist and answer all your questions. You can also visit our FAQ section to find answers to most common questions. If you want to learn more about becoming a student visit the Admissions page.
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