International · United Arab Emirates
Study at St. Mary's University from United Arab Emirates
Students completing 12th grade in the UAE — CBSE, British, American or MoE curriculum — can apply to St. Mary's University (SMRU), Hyderabad, with their certificate accepted as equivalent to the Indian 10+2. This page covers eligibility mapping, attestation, NRI vs foreign-national routes, and arrival to SMRU.
Qualification equivalence
A 12th-grade certificate completed in the UAE (CBSE, British A-Levels, American High School Diploma or UAE MoE curriculum) is accepted as equivalent to the Indian 10+2, subject to programme subject requirements.
Visa and entry
Applicants holding foreign nationality require an Indian student visa; Indian-passport holders resident in the UAE apply as NRIs (see the NRI admissions page).
After arrival, register with the FRRO/e-FRRO within the required period (commonly 14 days).
Document verification and attestation
Certificates issued in the UAE should be attested (UAE Ministry of Education / MoFA and the Indian mission) as required, and an AIU equivalence certificate may be requested for non-Indian boards.
How to apply
- Choose a programme and confirm the eligibility mapping above
- Submit the application with your UAE / international 12th-grade certificate (CBSE, British, American or MoE curriculum), transcripts and passport
- Receive the admission / eligibility letter
- Apply for an Indian student visa where required
- Confirm fees and your seat, then travel to Hyderabad
Fees
Fees are quoted at official admissions counselling; request the programme fee in INR and an indicative USD figure (payable from UAE Dirhams accounts) from international admissions.
International admissions
Email reach@smru.edu.in or call +91-7331119432 (WhatsApp) for country-specific guidance and current fees.
Frequently asked questions
Is a UAE / international 12th-grade certificate (CBSE, British, American or MoE curriculum) accepted at SMRU?
A 12th-grade certificate completed in the UAE (CBSE, British A-Levels, American High School Diploma or UAE MoE curriculum) is accepted as equivalent to the Indian 10+2, subject to programme subject requirements.
Do UAE-based students need a visa to study in India?
Applicants holding foreign nationality require an Indian student visa; Indian-passport holders resident in the UAE apply as NRIs (see the NRI admissions page).
How are United Arab Emirates certificates verified?
Certificates issued in the UAE should be attested (UAE Ministry of Education / MoFA and the Indian mission) as required, and an AIU equivalence certificate may be requested for non-Indian boards.
What are the fees for international students?
Fees are published at official admissions counselling. Request the current programme fee in INR and an indicative USD figure from international admissions before applying.