IIM Ahmedabad One Year MBA in Dubai

Question

The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) – consistently ranked among Asia's top business schools – has expanded its footprint to Dubai with an innovative one-year MBA program.

Program Basics
 
  Program:  One-Year Full-Time MBA at Dubai Campus 
  Location:  Dubai International Academic City, Dubai, UAE 
  Ranking:  #31 in Financial Times Global MBA Ranking 2025 
  Accreditation:  EQUIS accredited  
Eligibility Criteria
 
 Bachelor's degree or equivalent in any discipline 
 Standardized test score (GMAT/GRE) 
 Minimum age: 25 years (as of August 31, 2025) 
 Minimum 4 years of full-time work experience after graduation (as of August 31, 2025)  
Program Investment
 
 Total program fee: USD 80,000

Register here for a QnA about the IIMA Dubai Campus MBA

soumyatayal015 · Answer

Has anyone here received an admit to the inaugural One-Year full-time MBA batch at IIM Ahmedabad's Dubai Campus? I'd be keen to connect and discuss

pbhard · Answer

I have an admit to the inaugural One-Year full-time MBA batch at IIM Ahmedabad's Dubai Campus. I'd be keen to connect and discuss with other people who have the offer

bhargavhhhhhhhh · Answer

Could you share more details

NextstopISB · Answer

What's the GMAT Score required

SubikshaM · Answer

Can you share your profile details, when was your result declared? Have you accepted the invite

Gmat750aspirant · Answer

When does the admission cycle starts again

pbhard · Answer

I have a 645 GMAT focus score, the interview process is same as the IIM A PGPX program, the admissions are still going on in phases, please refer to website for actual detials. The fees is 80,000 USD + accomodation. which is twice that of Ahmedabad. from my research it looks promising, but again there are no data points as this will be the first batch ever. The overall campus experience will be on the lesser side as compared to IIM A campus

Confusion · Answer

What kind of scholarships are being offered - if any?

Dream009 · Answer

Are scholarships being offered - if yes what %

GoegraphyTutors · Answer

Wow, this is a big move by IIMA! A one-year MBA in Dubai sounds like a great opportunity, especially for professionals in the region who want a globally ranked program without relocating to India. The $80K fee is steep, but considering IIMA’s reputation and the FT ranking, it might be worth it for the right candidate. Curious to see how the Dubai cohort compares to the main campus in terms of placement and networking.

anthoniok · Answer

Not yet, but I'm also interested in this new Dubai cohort

ShellyGoel · Answer

I have received the admit to the MBA batch at IIM Ahmedabad's Dubai Campus today. If there's a Whatsapp group/similar available, I am grateful to be added.

IIM Ahmedabad One Year MBA in Dubai

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