Student Finance Policy

Policy Statement

This policy focuses on the tasks related to UOF students’ financial aspects, as well as the review and assessment of all financial and accounting policies and systems related to students, their families, and sponsors.

Policy Purpose

UOF’s Student Finance Policy is set to inform students, parents or sponsors about the financial rules and regulations implemented by UOF for admission to graduation processes, withdrawal, or dismissal from the University. Also, regarding re-funds, exemptions, financial assistance, and scholarships according to clear and well-defined rules and regulations.

Policy Scope

This policy applies to all actions that have a financial effect on UOF students, their parents, and sponsors.

UOF financial rules and regulations:

1. Application and Registration fees

• Application and registration fee for undergraduate programs is AED 1,500 paid in cash as one installment upon the submission of admission application and is not part of the tuition fees. The application and registration fees are non-refundable, except when the student’s application is rejected, in which case an amount of AED 1,000 will be refunded to the student.

• Students admitted to the Bachelor of Dentistry Surgery (BDS) program are required to pay a seat reservation deposit of AED 6,000. This deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable and must be paid before the deadline stated in the letter of admission. This deposit is deductible from the student’s tuition once the applicant joins the University. If the student asks to defer admission to the following semester and the request is approved, the deposit will be applied to the following semester.

• The application and registration fee for graduate programs is AED 2,000. The fee should be paid in cash in one installment upon registration and is not part of the tuition. The application and registration fees are non-refundable, except when the application is rejected in which case an amount of AED 1,000 will be refunded to the student.

2. Tuition fees 2025-2026 
3. Credit Hours for bachelor’s Programs

• Tuition fees for the bachelor’s programs offered at the UOF are as follows:

• Includes the fee rate per credit hour and additional fees applicable to each registered course (i.e., lab, tutorial, and project). Excludes books, hostel, and transportation fees.
• Terms and conditions apply.

1. Credit Hours for Graduate Programs

• Tuition fees for the Graduate programs offered at the university are as follows:

1. Laboratory, Clinic and Studio Fees

Students registered in the programs offered by the College of Dentistry and pay a flat semester fee for specialized laboratory sessions and clinics as shown in the table below:

• This fee doesn’t include lab fees of courses of proposed sequence of study (study plan) offered by other colleges.
• Students registered in the program of Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication will pay a studio fee of AED 1,100 per semester for each registered course having Radio /TV session.
  1. Orientation Service Fee

New students pay a fee of AED 1,200 for the orientation service, which is taken during the first semester of enrolment. At the beginning of the first semester, UOF organizes an orientation session for new students which enables them to meet the Chancellor, Vice Chancellors, College Deans, Admissions and Registration personnel and Deanship Students Affairs staff. This orientation also provides them with essential information about course registration, academic advising, important deadlines, and other related matters.

3. Additional Fees: The student pays the following administrative and services fees:

       ** 5% VAT will be added to all the above-mentioned fees.

The University reserves the right to increase tuition and other fees up to 10% per academic year when deemed necessary.

4. Payment Terms

• A student should pay AED 4,000 in advance as a deposit to register in fall/spring semesters (AED 2,000 in summer term).
• Upon registration, the student should pay the tuition fees in full within two weeks from the end of the add/drop period. The Office of Finance has the right to take the necessary action against any student who has not settled his/her due balance of tuition fees, including suspension of registration and ineligibility to attend exam sessions.
• The student has an option to settle tuition fees in (3) three monthly installments by providing postdated cheques. To get this privilege, the student should obtain the Office of Finance’s approval after filling out the required form. This option is valid for spring/fall semesters only.
• Tuition for the summer term should be paid in one installment within (2) two weeks from the end of the add/drop period.
• Graduate students registering for their Master Thesis will pay 50% of the applicable fee upon registration and 50% during the semester.

Payments to UOF are accepted in the following forms:

• Cash: Denomination of UAE Dirhams, GCC currencies and USD
• Cheque: Current and Post Dated, UAE Dirhams cheques drawn on UAE Bank*
• Postdated cheques are subject to the Office of Finance’s approval.
• Credit Cards: Visa, Master, American Express & Diners Club.
• Direct deposit and bank transfer to the following banks:

• The student’s name and University ID number (if available) must be mentioned in all deposits and transfers.
• Please scan the deposit slip or transfer confirmation and e-mail them to: finance@UOF.ac.ae or fax them to: +971 92243134.
• For further finance-related inquiries, please contact the Student Accounts on:
• Female section teller: 00971 92023652
• Male Section teller: 00971 92023653
• e-mail: finance@UOF.ac.ae
  5. Refund Policy

1. Add/Drop Period
   • At the beginning of each semester, students can drop courses from their schedule and/or add new courses to their schedule without penalty.
   • Students may add or drop courses only with the approval of their academic advisors.
   • Students enrolled in a semester may drop or add some courses previously selected and approved by their advisors, provided that the total number of credit hours does not exceed or fall below the limits according to the study plan.
   • Students who add and drop courses during the approved period will not lose the fees paid for dropped courses.
   • When adding and dropping courses, students should bear in mind that the minimum number of credit hours for which they may register is nine.
   • Add and drop courses must be done during the first week, as students cannot change courses after this period.
   • The period allocated for dropping courses will not affect the student’s academic record, but without a refund of fees.
2. Suspension of Registration
   • During the add/drop period a student may apply for suspension of registration for one or a maximum of two consecutive semesters. The application should be submitted to the Office of Admissions and Registration. In this case, the full amount of any fees paid shall be credited in full to the student’s account for the following semester or refunded one week after the submission of the refund application to the Student Account Officer at the Office of Finance.
   • If the student applies for suspension of registration for one or two semesters during the two weeks following the end of add/drop period, he/she shall be entitled to only 50 percent of the tuition fees of the semester in which he/she submits the application for suspension.
   • If the student applies for suspension of registration after the end of the two weeks following the add/drop period, he/she will not be entitled to claim a refund of any part of the tuition fees of the semester in which he/she submits the application for suspension.
   • If a student wishes to reclaim any amount from a credit balance, he/she must fill in an Application for Refund Form and submit it to the Student Account Officer at the Office of Finance after the end of the add/drop period. A cheque payment will be prepared within one week of receiving the application. If the student fails to do this, the amount will be credited to the student balance for the following semester.
3. Withdrawal from the University
   • During the add/drop period, the student may apply for suspension of registration and withdrawal from the University. The application should be submitted to the Office of Admissions and Registration. In this case, the student is entitled to a full refund of tuition fees paid for the semester in which he/she submits the application for withdrawal. The refund will be made one week after the submission of the application for a refund to the Student Account Officer at the Office of Finance.
   • If the student makes an application for suspension of registration and withdrawal from the University within the two weeks following the end of the add/drop period, he/she is entitled to a refund of only 50 percent of the tuition fees for the semester in which he/she submits the application.
   • The student shall not be entitled to claim a refund of any part of the tuition fees if the application for suspension of registration and withdrawal from the University is made more than two weeks after the end of the add/drop period.
4. Disciplinary Dismissal
   • A student who is dismissed from the University for disciplinary reasons is not entitled to any refund of tuition fees of the semester of dismissal.