Manipal University, Dubai

What Manipal University, Dubai does

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Dubai is a private higher education institution operated as an overseas campus of Manipal Academy of Higher Education, India. Headquartered in Dubai International Academic City (DIAC), the campus runs five schools — Manipal Business School, School of Commerce & Management, School of Engineering & IT, Manipal Institute of Health & Life Sciences, Manipal Institute of Liberal Arts, and School of Design & Architecture — offering 50+ programs across undergraduate, postgraduate, certificate, foundation, and PhD levels. The institution is licensed by MoHESR, accredited by the CAA, and holds a KHDA 5-Star rating, supported by 25 years of UAE operating history, a student body drawn from 45+ countries, and an alumni network exceeding 10,000 graduates.

MAHE Dubai generates revenue primarily through tuition fees billed annually across its diversified program portfolio, with an AED 25 million scholarship initiative announced in April 2026 to widen access. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the campus, the manipaldubai.com admissions portal, open houses, and participation in events such as the Gulf News Edufair. The product surface increasingly integrates AI-enabled features: the NEXORA AI Lab for future-ready learning (launched May 2026), the Vidya AI platform for AI-based grading and student query support, an Ansys-Powered Centre of Excellence for engineering simulation (launched June 2026), and dedicated BTech programs in Robotics & AI and Mechatronics.

The institution pursues an event- and partnership-led go-to-market motion, with a dense stack of 2025–2026 MoUs spanning Sobha Group, Fluid Codes (Ansys), Wacom, VCATI, Kaplan MENA, ANID, ISHRAE UAE, TAPMI, Behaviour Enrichment, and Rophine Field Group of Schools Kenya, alongside content channels such as the Beyond Boundaries podcast and the CLIMBS leadership series. Ownership is private and remains within the Manipal Academy of Higher Education group, with no external private equity disclosed.

Name

Manipal University, Dubai

Legal name

Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Dubai

Website

https://manipaldubai.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Manipal University Dubai (MAHE Dubai) is a CAA-accredited, KHDA 5-Star private university in Dubai International Academic City, offering 50+ undergraduate to PhD programs across five schools to 1,500+ annual students from 45+ countries, supported by a 10,000-plus alumni network and 25 years of UAE operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Doctoral Research Universities (Multi-Disciplinary) (EDAHABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA), Online International & Cross-Border Universities (Global/Transnational Providers) (EDAHALAL)

Keywords

• Higher education programs
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Postgraduate business education
• Engineering university programs
• International student education

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue generated from undergraduate, postgraduate, certificate, foundation, and PhD programs across all schools and disciplines. Fee structures vary by program level and specialization.
2. Scholarship Programs: AED 25 million scholarship initiative announced to expand access to quality higher education, providing financial support based on academic merit and eligibility criteria.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Manipal University Dubai delivers higher education services through accredited undergraduate, postgraduate, certificate, foundation, and PhD programs across five schools spanning Engineering & IT, Business, Commerce & Management, Health & Life Sciences, Liberal Arts, and Design & Architecture. Offerings include specialized BTech tracks in Robotics & AI and Mechatronics Engineering, MBA programs, and cybersecurity-focused postgraduate qualifications, supported by AI-enhanced learning platforms (NEXORA AI Lab, Vidya AI) and an Ansys-Powered Centre of Excellence. The institution also provides career services, scholarships, and admissions support to a domestic and international student body.

Product overview

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Dubai operates as an overseas campus of Manipal Academy of Higher Education, offering a comprehensive portfolio of over 50+ programs across 5 schools: School of Engineering & IT, Manipal Business School, School of Commerce & Management, Manipal Institute of Health & Life Sciences, Manipal Institute of Liberal Arts, and School of Design & Architecture. The institution delivers Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Certificate, Foundation, and PhD programs across disciplines including Engineering (with specialized tracks in Robotics & AI, Mechatronics, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical & Electronics), Business (MBA, BBA, BCom with ACCA), Design & Architecture, Life Sciences, and Health Sciences. Key technology-focused offerings include the NEXORA AI Lab (next-generation AI education platform), BTech in Robotics & AI, Mechatronics Engineering, Cybersecurity programs, and the Ansys-Powered Centre of Excellence. The institution also integrates AI through the Vidya AI platform for grading and learning assistance, and features the Beyond Boundaries podcast and CLIMBS leadership series for industry-academia engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Manipal Business School: Business school offering MBA and other business programs at MAHE Dubai.
• School of Engineering & IT
• Manipal Institute of Health & Life Sciences
• Manipal Institute of Liberal Arts (MILA)
• School of Design & Architecture

Products and services

• Academic Programs Portfolio Over 50 accredited programs across Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Certificate, Foundation, and PhD levels spanning Engineering, Business, Commerce & Management, Design & Architecture, Health & Life Sciences, and Liberal Arts, delivered on the Dubai International Academic City campus.
• BTech - Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Undergraduate engineering program equipping students with robotics, machine learning, computer vision, and automation skills.
• BTech - Mechatronics Engineering Undergraduate multidisciplinary engineering program delivering expertise in robotics, automation, and intelligent systems.
• MBA Core (Day) Daytime MBA program that prepares graduates for leadership roles in global business markets.
• MTech - Computer Science & Engineering (Information Security) Postgraduate MTech program preparing students for cybersecurity and information systems careers.
• PG Diploma - Cyber Security Postgraduate diploma program in Cyber Security for working professionals and graduates seeking cybersecurity credentials.
• BSc - Information Systems & Management Undergraduate BSc program developing next-generation technology managers to lead organizations in the UAE and globally.
• Career Services Career services offering mentorship, workshops, and industry networking to support student professional development and job placements.

Quantifiable outcome

• 722 graduates in 2025 Convocation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability11 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fluid CodescoreTechnology or Integration · 22 June 2026MAHE Dubai and Fluid Codes launched Ansys-Powered Centre of Excellence to advance engineering education and industry collaboration, featuring advanced simulation capabilities.
• ISHRAE UAE Sub ChapterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2026MAHE Dubai ISHRAE Student Chapter partnered with ISHRAE UAE Sub Chapter to mark World Environment Day 2026 with tree planting initiative under 'Plant a Tree, Grow a Future' theme.
• Sobha GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2026MAHE Dubai participated in Sobha Group MoU Signing Ceremony at Sobha Hartland II, joining leading higher education institutions in reaffirming commitment to industry-academia collaboration.
• Rophine Field Group of Schools, KenyaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 February 2026MoU signed to establish strategic partnership expanding higher education opportunities for students across Rophine Field Group's campuses in Kenya.
• TAPMI ManipalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 November 2025MAHE Dubai students represented UAE at TAPMI's Bizzora 2.0 International Business Conclave in Manipal, India, fostering international academic exchange.
• Behaviour EnrichmentminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025MoU signed with Behaviour Enrichment, a leading provider of specialized therapy and educational services for children with diverse developmental needs, to introduce comprehensive industry-integrated learning experiences for psychology students.
• Vision Concept Aviation Training Institute (VCATI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025School of Engineering and IT signed MoU with VCATI to provide industry-integrated training for aspiring aviation engineers, enhancing practical skills development.
• Kaplan Middle East and North AfricacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 7 April 2025Partnership with Kaplan Middle East and North Africa to integrate globally recognized certifications into business programs, enhancing career credentials for students.
• ANIDminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 February 2025Manipal Dubai School of Design & Architecture collaborated with ANID to launch 'Crafting Careers' initiative for design students.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Canadian University Dubai: Canadian University Dubai is a Canadian-curriculum institution in Dubai offering engineering, business, architecture, and health sciences programs, directly competing for similar undergraduate and postgraduate international students.
• Middlesex University Dubai: Middlesex University Dubai is a UK-origin branch campus in DIAC offering business, engineering, IT, and design programs to a similar international student demographic in Dubai.
• BITS Pilani Dubai: BITS Pilani Dubai is a directly comparable Indian-origin branch campus in DIAC focused on engineering, technology, and science programs with a similar Indian-parent structure and STEM-oriented international student base.
• Amity University Dubai: Amity University Dubai is an Indian-origin international branch campus in DIAC offering multi-disciplinary undergraduate and postgraduate programs with similar target audience of Indian-subcontinent and international students in UAE.
• Heriot-Watt University Dubai: Heriot-Watt Dubai is a UK-origin branch campus in DIAC specializing in engineering, business, and design programs with comparable international student recruitment model.
• Rochester Institute of Technology Dubai: RIT Dubai is a US-origin branch campus in Dubai offering engineering, computing, and business programs with similar focus on technology and experiential learning approaches.
• University of Wollongong in Dubai: UOWD is an Australian-origin branch campus in Dubai offering business, engineering, and computer science programs to a similar international student base with comparable multi-school structure.
• University of Birmingham Dubai: University of Birmingham Dubai is a UK Russell Group branch campus in Dubai offering postgraduate and undergraduate programs in business, engineering, and computer science, competing for the same international student premium segment.

Emerging players

• SP Jain School of Global Management: SP Jain operates multi-city programs including Dubai, focusing on global business and management education with strong international student mobility — competing in the business school segment targeted by Manipal Business School.

Regional players

• Sorbonne Abu Dhabi (Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi): Sorbonne Abu Dhabi is a French-origin international university in the UAE offering multi-disciplinary programs; while Abu Dhabi-based rather than Dubai, it competes for the same regional pool of international branch-campus students in UAE.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/manipaldxb?lang=en
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/manipaldubai
• Facebookfacebook.com/MAHEDubai
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/mahe-dubai
• Instagraminstagram.com/manipaldxb/?hl=en
• TikToktiktok.com/@manipaldxb?_t=8se2E0H9K5p&_r=1

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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