🇦🇪 UAE / Dubai
Outstanding Students & Graduates Golden Residence
Long-term residence recognising academic excellence
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The UAE provides Golden Residence opportunities for qualifying outstanding secondary students and university graduates, with separate criteria for UAE and international institutions.
Eligibility
What to review
- Qualifying UAE secondary school graduates with at least 95% and the required educational recommendation and attestation
- UAE university graduates: Category A institutions generally require GPA 3.5/4.0; Category B require 3.8/4.0
- International university graduates: an approved top-100 institution and qualifying bachelor’s GPA of at least 3.5
- University graduates generally must apply within two years of graduation and obtain the required academic attestation
Important considerations
Before you proceed
- The rules vary by student or graduate category; grades alone do not guarantee approval.
- Institution classification, graduation date and recognised rankings matter.
- Golden Residence is distinct from ordinary student residence.
Application journey
Your next steps
Identify the applicable academic category
Verify grades, institution and graduation date
Arrange attestation and supporting evidence
Apply and complete identity and residence formalities
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