Overview

• The campus was inaugurated on September 11, 2025, at a ceremony attended by Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed and India’s Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, with reports differing on who formally performed the inauguration.
• IIM Ahmedabad’s Dubai offering is a one‑year MBA designed for experienced professionals and is the first overseas campus by any Indian Institute of Management.
• Eligibility includes a bachelor’s degree, at least four years of full‑time work experience after graduation, a minimum age of 25 as of August 31, 2025, and a valid GMAT or GRE score.
• Admissions involve shortlisting on test scores and leadership profile, followed by timed essays and a final interview with IIM Ahmedabad faculty.
• The $80,000 fee covers tuition, materials and an international immersion (excluding travel and stay), with housing arranged nearby, financing options to be announced, and potential merit scholarships.