The Master’s in International Business and Policy in Dubai Admissions Committee uses a holistic approach when making an admissions decision. We encourage you to review the application requirements in detail to understand what the Admissions Committee is looking for with regard to each application component.
All interested IBP Dubai candidates are encouraged to submit an application as early as possible and to review our detailed application instructions.
Application Deadlines
The application for the IBP Dubai program’s September 2026 start opens in October 2025. We will review applications for the September 2026 start during the following rounds.
Round
Application Deadline
Round 1
January 19, 2026
Round 2
March 30, 2026
Round 3
May 11, 2026
Round 4
July 6, 2026
Tuition and Financial Resources
The tuition fees for the September 2025 intake are USD $81,840 + VAT payable in three installments.
The tuition fee covers teaching fees, all academic materials, access to the university library, and IT services at the DIFC Academy and on Georgetown University campus in Washington, D.C. In addition, during the days students are attending classes in Dubai, coffee breaks, lunches, and occasional dinners also will be covered.
The tuition fee includes accommodations when students are participating in week-long residencies in Washington, D.C. and Jakarta, but it does not cover accommodation when students attend classes in Dubai. The tuition fee also does not cover transport to any location during the program.
External Funding Resources
In addition to merit scholarships provided by Georgetown’s Admissions Committee through the application process, we encourage you to explore external resources for additional funding opportunities.
Georgetown University Dubai International Financial Centre DIFC Academy, Gate Village 2, Level 3 PO Box 74777, Dubai, UAE
Lana Dajani
Director of Admissions & Business Development
As the director of admissions and business development for Georgetown University in Dubai, Lana Dajani leads admissions, recruitment, marketing, and business development. She has more than 15 years of experience in higher education and the private sector. Prior to joining Georgetown, she worked for Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business in Dubai. Her experience includes business development, admissions, operations, strategic planning, and recruitment. Dajani also is the author of two children’s books. She is a graduate of Georgetown University, with a B.S. in foreign service and an M.A. in international law.
