EM Normandie Business School in Dubai

• Year founded: 2022,
• Location: Dubai, UAE,
• Age of students: 20+,
• Number of students: 1000+,
• Language of instruction: English.
• Type of study: business school.

EM Normandie, one of the oldest French business schools and a member of the Conférence des Grandes Ecoles (CGE), was founded in Le Havre in 1871 as a center of excellence in maritime logistics and communications. Currently, around 6,600 students from all over the world study at the university.

Over the course of a century and a half, the school has grown, with campuses now located not only in Caen, Le Havre and Paris, France, but also in Oxford, Dublin, Dubai and Hanoi. The Dubai campus was opened in 2022: it is located in the prestigious area of the Dubai Knowledge Park near Palm Jumeirah, surrounded by other campuses of international universities.

The school was founded by Jules and Jacques Siegfried.

The school’s bachelor’s and master’s programs offer student mobility opportunities. For Bachelor in Management, studying at a European campus in the second year is optional, with campuses in France, Oxford and Ireland available. Participation depends on subject availability and a minimum number of participants. Students in the master’s programs in banking, finance and fintech, and international logistics and port management may spend one fall semester on exchange at an EM Normandie campus in France. If the necessary conditions are met (approval of the study plan by the school administration, the existence of a tuition agreement with the school's visa and a sufficient number of vacant places), students will receive a double qualification.

Another important element of education is internships. Bachelor's degree programs include a compulsory module, without which it will be impossible to obtain a degree. Such a module includes an unpaid or paid internship for two months in the UAE at the end of the first year of study and a four-month internship at the end of the third year of study. Postgraduate students also complete a four-month internship.

The Bachelor in Management curriculum includes AI PRODUCT LAB. In the logistics master’s program, students work on real-life business cases, take part in business games and collaborate on projects. In the Abu Dhabi Classroom, students in logistics, marketing, tourism and port management learn through virtual reality simulations.

The Parcours Carrière career program helps students develop job-seeking techniques. At Career Connect Day, they meet companies and explore internships and job openings. Confidential counseling is available for stress, difficulty adjusting to a new environment and interpersonal conflicts.

Along with academic education, EM Normandie Dubai conducts innovative research in a number of areas. Undergraduate and graduate students conducting or participating in such research can count on favorable conditions and a sufficient research budget for publications, presentations, and other activities.

EM Normandie Business School in Dubai has several research centers:

• Logistics and Port Management Research Centre;
• Center for Sustainable Cities Research;
• Center for Research on Artificial Intelligence in Marketing;
• Center for Global Economic Studies;
• Center for International Marketing Research.

EM Normandie’s Master’s in Management program ranked 141 – 150 worldwide in the 2025 QS Rankings. It ranked 95th in the 2023 QS Rankings. These results apply to EM Normandie as a whole, rather than specifically to the Dubai campus.

EM Normandie Business School Dubai signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Canadian University Dubai.

• EM Normandie’s first class in Le Havre had just 26 students,
• By 2030, the school aims to have a positive social and environmental impact through its activities.

Although EM Normandie Dubai does not have its own residence, there are many accommodation options available to students for one or more people thanks to the collaboration with KSK Homes and KSK Accommodation, where students will be able to find furnished and excellently equipped rooms. The school recommends a number of hotels for accommodation:

• First Central Hotel Suites,
• Mercure Hotel&Apartments,
• Signature Hotel, Apartments&Spa,
• City Premier Marina Hotel & Apartments.

Accommodation partners also include The Myriad, Yugo Dubailand and Makaan. The partner residences described offer furnished rooms with essential amenities, including utilities.

Off-campus, there are many opportunities for students to enjoy:

• outdoor recreation areas,
• a food court, dozens of coffee shops and restaurants that are perfect for formal meetings or informal discussions,
• on-campus pharmacy and dental center,
• own specialized medical institution,
• A supermarket adapted to the lifestyle and rhythm of students.

EM Normandie Dubai has a student association focused on sustainability, EM Green Horizon. In 2025, it organized a beach yoga session for students and staff.

Past events at the Dubai campus include:

• A team-building day organized with the event agency Phyleas, featuring laser tag, escape games, virtual reality activities, theater exercises and multi-game challenges,
• The BTS table tennis tournament,
• A visit to the Etihad Museum in Dubai by first-year students,
• Integration Day in 2026, which brought students together to get to know one another and work collaboratively.

EM Normandie in Dubai is regularly included in the top lists of prestigious national and international media rankings in terms of academic excellence, employment success, partnerships in the international arena, the share of international students, and a number of others. In particular, in 2023, the school entered:

• The 2023 Financial Times ranking of the Best European Business Schools placed EM Normandie 65th overall, outside the top 50, and 22nd among French Grandes Écoles. These results apply to EM Normandie as a whole,
• Best Speak&Act Business Schools,
• Happy Index at School4,
• Challenge S, Le Figaro Etudiant, Eduniversal in the category "Best Employer Experience".

The school's undergraduate and graduate programs have been repeatedly included in the rankings of the top 10 programs according to Challenges and Moci.

In 2022, EM Normandie was officially licensed by the UAE’s Ministry of Education to operate in higher education. The school holds international institutional accreditations from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) and the MBA Association (AMBA).

• EM Normandie received AACSB International Accreditation for the third consecutive time. The accreditation is valid for six years,
• According to the school, only 1% of business schools worldwide hold the combination of AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA accreditations.

Opened in 2022, the EM Normandie Business School campus is located in a prestigious area near Palm Jumeirah, in Dubai Knowledge Park, close to Dubai Media City and Dubai Internet City, next to the offices of Dell Technologies, Cisco Systems, Huawei, CNN and Amazon Services. Its area is 1,400 m², it includes classrooms, recreation areas and administrative premises, all the necessary infrastructure designed to ensure the high quality of the educational process. Students have access to a spacious dining room, a center with computers, necessary office equipment, and a gym.

Dubai has become known as a research and innovation hub in the last two decades; according to QS 2023, it is recognized as the best student city in the Near and Middle East region.

EM Normandie is a recognized center for media technology in the Middle East region, the campus deservedly enjoys an excellent reputation for providing students with exceptional learning opportunities in a comfortable and supportive environment:

• 7 spacious and well-equipped classrooms with a capacity of up to 75 people each,
• Virtual Immersion Education Room,
• The Knowledge Center, which includes an impressive library with thousands of books on specialized topics and access to dozens of full-text resources on various topics — educational, news, professional,
• Relaxation area, including a living room, cafeteria and recreation room,
• Four state-of-the-art conference halls for negotiations, brainstorming and creativity,
• Prayer room,
• Coworking space.

The Flex Rooms are equipped for both in-person and distance learning.

Dubai Internet City metro station is about a 10-minute walk away, and the DKP tram station is a 3–5-minute walk. The school offers student transportation on routes covering Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and Abu Dhabi.

The campus is open to visitors Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

For Bachelor in Management, tuition is paid by semester based on the subjects studied. The school states that the amount is fixed for the entire duration of the program. No additional payment is required for international mobility on this program.

One-time fees and additional expenses:

• Admissions Fee — 1,500 AED,
• Registration Fee — 1,200 AED,
• Graduation Fee — 2,000 AED,
• Alumni Membership — 2,000 AED,
• Visa fee and security deposit when arranging a residency visa.

Applications are submitted electronically. After submitting a package of documents and paying the application fee, applicants will receive an invitation for an interview (can be held in person or online).

The Student Services Office arranges student visas under the school’s sponsorship. Residency visas must be renewed every year.

The Alumni Association, founded in 1875, unites more than 25 thousand people in 107 countries of the world, holds regular meetings and concerts, anniversaries, master classes for its members, assists graduates and involves them in all events of school life.

Undergraduate admission

First-year admission to Bachelor in Management is open to high school graduates with a recognized qualification who meet the academic and English language requirements. Direct entry to the third year requires a recognized academic, technical or vocational qualification worth at least 120 ECTS credits, the European credit system, or its international equivalent. Third-year applicants must meet the school’s academic and English language requirements.

Minimum academic results depend on the qualification:

• Attestat from Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan or Azerbaijan: at least 3 out of 5,
• French Baccalaureate: at least 10/20,
• American High School Diploma: Grade C, 70% or 2.5/4.0,
• British qualifications: one approved A-Level subject or two AS-Level subjects with a grade of E or higher, plus five approved GCSE/IGCSE subjects with a grade of E or higher. Arabic and Islamic Studies do not count. A combination of six O-Level subjects with a BTEC Level 3 Diploma or an NQA-accredited Certificate 3 is also accepted,
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: six subjects, including three at higher level, and at least 24 points,
• CBSE, ICSE and State Boards in India: at least 50%,
• SABIS: at least 70%,
• Pakistan Higher Secondary Certificate: at least 50%,
• Bangladesh Higher Secondary Certificate: a GPA of at least 2.5/5.0,
• Chinese Senior High School qualification: at least 60%,
• Nigeria WAEC and NECO: seven subjects with grades of C6 or higher,
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education: at least 45%.

The published minimum English language results are:

• IELTS (Academic): 5.0,
• TOEFL: 500 for the paper-based test, 61 for the internet-based test or 173 for the computer-based test,
• TOEIC: 750,
• PTE Academic: 41,
• Duolingo English Test: 90,
• CEFR level B1.

For some high school qualifications, English proficiency can be demonstrated with a score of at least 80% on an internal placement test, or by passing a preparatory course after scoring at least 50% on that test. Following the English assessment, the admissions office may request additional documents or preparatory study.

Applicants who do not meet the English requirements may receive conditional admission for one semester and take a preparatory course recommended on the basis of their placement test. During this period, they may take no more than two General Education courses. With the President’s approval, conditional admission may be extended for one additional semester. If the English requirements are not met by the end of this period, the semester may not count toward the program.

Graduate admission

• Master in Banking, Finance and Fintech requires a bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics or Management with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and a successful interview with the admission interview committee,
• Master in Supply Chain Management – International Logistics and Port Management requires a bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain, port management, Business or Management, and a successful interview,
• For both of these English-taught master’s programs, the published minimum is EmSAT English 1400 or an equivalent result,
• Applicants may be exempt from the English requirement if they completed all their schooling and their bachelor’s degree in English in an English-speaking country, such as the UK, USA, Australia or New Zealand.

Subject to available places, Master in Banking, Finance and Fintech may offer conditional admission to applicants with a cumulative GPA of 2.0–2.99 or an EmSAT English score of at least 1250 but below 1400, or its equivalent, provided they meet the other general conditions. Conditional admission on English language grounds requires a recognized bachelor’s degree with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0. During the first semester, students must complete six credit hours, excluding intensive English courses, earn a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and meet the English requirement. Students conditionally admitted with an initial cumulative GPA of 2.0–2.49 must also complete six credit hours in their first semester and achieve at least 3.0. Failure to meet the applicable conditions results in dismissal.

The published list of documents for graduate admission includes:

• A completed application form, official university transcripts and graduation certificates with the appropriate attestations,
• For a degree from a university outside the UAE, proof of application for an Equivalency Certificate from the UAE Ministry of Education,
• A valid English proficiency test certificate,
• Copies of a valid passport and identity card. UAE residents must also provide their Emirates ID,
• A résumé and evidence of work experience.

Student visa documents

• A color copy of a passport valid for at least six months,
• A passport-format photograph,
• Receipts for visa and tuition payments,
• A copy of the current visa, if applicable,
• An offer of admission letter for new students,
• A copy of the secondary school certificate, or the bachelor’s degree for applicants to a master’s program.

Before the student visa is issued, the school recommends having adequate medical and travel insurance for a stay in the UAE. Students under 18 are exempt from the visa medical test.

The school strives to increase comfort and minimize financial barriers for its students, which is why it offers them a number of scholarships. It is important to emphasize that:

• scholarships and tuition discounts are awarded personally and cannot be shared or transferred to another student;
• Students whose studies are sponsored may or may not be admitted to the distribution of scholarships – it all depends on the terms of the agreement with the sponsor;
• The payment of the scholarship may be postponed in the event that the student's enrollment or registration is delayed for a valid reason (e.g., medical reasons);
• In the event that a student is eligible for more than one discount or scholarship, they will be given the opportunity to choose the best one;
• Abuse of the Code of Student Conduct or the rules of the dormitory, academic integrity, absenteeism without a valid reason may result in the cancellation of the scholarship without the possibility of restoration.

Undergraduate Scholarships

• EM Normandie Business School Foundation Scholarship,
• Em Normandie Business School Excellence Scholarship,
• Academic Merit Scholarship,
• Athletic scholarship.

The Foundation Scholarship covers 70% of tuition. Two awards are available, one for a male student and one for a female student. First-year applicants need at least 90% on their secondary school finishing examinations. If several candidates qualify, the male and female students with the highest grades are selected. Continuing students need a cumulative GPA of 3.80 and must maintain it through the end of the year. The scholarship is awarded following selection and formal approval from the Office of EM Normandie Business School President.

The Athletic Scholarship covers 25% of tuition per academic year for continuing students. It is intended for students with outstanding national or international sporting achievements as a coach, captain or player. The undergraduate criteria specify at least 70% on secondary school finishing examinations for first-year students and a cumulative GPA of 2.80 for continuing students. Recipients must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.80 at the end of the year.

Renewal is automatic as long as eligibility requirements are maintained. Under the general rules, scholarships do not cover the summer.

Postgraduate Scholarships

They are issued online in your personal account. Available:

• EM Normandie Business School Foundation Scholarship,
• Em Normandie Business School Excellence Scholarship,
• Athletic scholarship.

One Foundation Scholarship is available each year for graduate students, covering 70% of tuition. Applicants need an undergraduate cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent. If several candidates qualify, the applicant with the highest result is selected. The award depends on selection and formal approval from the scholarship committee.

Two Excellence Scholarships are available each year for graduate students, covering 50% of tuition. The minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA is 3.2 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent. If several candidates qualify, the applicant with the highest result is selected. The Foundation and Excellence Scholarships apply while the student is enrolled full time in the current program. The graduate Athletic Scholarship requires an undergraduate cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent.

The Academic Merit Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students. Each semester, it is awarded to the student with the strongest results, with a minimum of 85%. It covers 90% of full tuition.

An installment plan is available for Bachelor in Management.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision