A lot of Westford's students already have jobs. The college, based in Sharjah, built its timetable around them, with evening and weekend classes and a large online catalogue. It teaches business, management and IT at bachelor's and master's level, including MBA routes delivered with overseas partner universities. Dubai is a short drive away, which is useful for internships and part-time work.
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Official website: mywestford.com
Private university college
Sharjah, next to Dubai
Campus, evening, weekend and online
AED 30,000 – AED 60,000
Bachelor's and master's programmes, per year
AED 36,000 – AED 60,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on mywestford.com before you apply.
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Jan, May, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
MSc Project Management
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Jan, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
BBA Business Administration
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Jan, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 61
BSc Information Technology
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Jan, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 61
Classes timed for people who work full-time.
MBA routes run with overseas partner universities.
Lower living costs in Sharjah than in Dubai.
Many students study while working in UAE firms and use the degree for promotion.
Graduates move into management, project and IT roles across the Gulf.
Dubai's logistics, retail and finance employers are within commuting distance.
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Sharjah is the quieter, more conservative neighbour of Dubai, with museums around the Heart of Sharjah area and the lagoons along Al Majaz waterfront. Alcohol isn't sold here and dress codes are stricter.
Rents are noticeably lower than in Dubai, so many people who work in Dubai live in Sharjah. Traffic on the roads between the two emirates is heavy at rush hour.
Offer letter from Westford University College
Proof of tuition fee payment
Student residence visa sponsored by institution
UAE medical fitness test
Emirates ID registration
Passport valid at least six months
Westford admits students throughout the year, with several intakes. International students who need a UAE student visa should apply at least two months before the start date.
Most programmes start in January and September, and the MBA also runs a May intake. Check your programme page, as dates vary by partner.
A UAE student residence visa, which Westford University College sponsors once you've accepted and paid. After you land there's a medical fitness test and Emirates ID registration.
The MBA, project management, business administration and IT are the most popular. Bachelor's entry needs completed secondary school with an equivalency certificate; master's entry needs a recognised bachelor's degree. English at about IELTS 5.5 to 6.0 is usual.
Westford offers fee discounts and instalment plans, including some for early payment. Ask admissions which scholarships apply in your intake.
