INSEAD Middle East Campus (Abu Dhabi)
📍 Al Khatem Tower, ADGM Square, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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QS World Rank
of INSEAD
of INSEAD
11,000+ execs/yr (global)
Students
90+
Nationalities
2007
Established
⚖️
Dubai vs Home Campus
Roughly equivalent, Comparable to home difference
🇦🇪 Dubai Campus
Short executive programmes (€11K–€17K)
🌍 Home Campus
Same fees globally, INSEAD has unified pricing
Why this matters: INSEAD Middle East centre runs short executive programmes and serves as Dubai hub for the Global EMBA. Pricing is uniform across global centres.
Top 5
INSEAD (France · Singapore · Abu Dhabi · San Francisco)
Founded 1957 · "The Business School for the World" · FT Top 5 globally
🏛 About the Home University
📍 About this Campus
INSEAD opened its Middle East Centre in Abu Dhabi in 2007 as an Executive Education and Research Centre, with the formal Middle East campus inaugurated at ADGM Square, Al Maryah Island. Unlike INSEAD's France and Singapore campuses, the Abu Dhabi campus is not a residential degree campus. It focuses on (1) the Middle East section of INSEAD's Global Executive MBA programme (GEMBA), starting every October, (2) executive education open-enrolment and custom programmes, and (3) regional research. Director: Prof. Miguel Lobo.
🏗 Campus Facilities
🏛ADGM Square campus, Al Maryah Island
🇫🇷Rotational study: France + Singapore + Abu Dhabi
🤝Partnered with ADEK and ADGM
💼Executive coaching facilities
🌐INSEAD Immersive Learning Initiative (VR)
🤝Major clients: Emirates Group, Bank Aljazira, ADHA
📚INSEAD digital library access
🏨Partner hotels (Rosewood, Four Seasons nearby)
📚 Programmes & Fees
| Programme | Level | Duration | Annual Fee | Entry (A-Level) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | PG | 1.5 yrs | ~£61,600/yr | See website |
| MBA (10 months) | PG | 1 yr | ~£94,000/yr | See website |
| Management | PG | 1 yr | ~£47,400/yr | See website |
| Tsinghua-INSEAD Executive MBA (TIEMBA) | PG | 1.5 yrs | ~£138,250/yr | See website |
Fees shown are approximate GBP (converted from USD at ~0.79). Always verify directly with the institution for the most current information.
💰 Scholarships & Funding
INSEAD GEMBA Scholarships
Multiple merit-based awards across geographic, professional and diversity criteria
Diversity Scholarships
For under-represented backgrounds (women, regional cohort)
Corporate Sponsorship
Many GEMBA participants are employer-sponsored
Loan Schemes
INSEAD-partner financing options for self-funded participants
🌟 Student Life
The INSEAD Middle East Campus operates as a senior-executive learning environment rather than a residential undergraduate community. Most GEMBA participants are mid-career to senior executives continuing full-time roles. Executive education attendees are typically senior managers from regional and multinational organisations. The Al Maryah Island financial district location provides exceptional networking access to banking, finance and government leadership across the GCC.
📋 Key Facts
AccreditationAACSB + AMBA + EQUIS (Triple Crown)
QS / FT RankTop 5 B-school globally
FormatGEMBA modular + short exec ed
GEMBA IntakeOctober annually
Exec Ed Fees€11,400-€17,200 (4-5 days)
Work Exp7+ years senior (GEMBA)
GMAT/EARequired for GEMBA
DirectorProf. Miguel Lobo
💳 Cost of Living
Most attendeesAlready UAE / regional residents
Hotel partnershipsRosewood, Four Seasons (nearby)
GEMBA travelTravel to France/Singapore self-funded
Estimates only. Costs vary by lifestyle.
📝 How to Apply
- Apply for GEMBA at insead.edu/master-programmes/gemba
- Apply for executive education at insead.edu/executive-education/middle-east
- GEMBA: submit essays, CV, GMAT/EA, two references
- Exec ed open enrolment: simple online application
- Custom programmes: contact INSEAD Middle East team
- For full degrees: apply to France or Singapore campus
Ready to apply or have a question?
Visit the official university website or contact TNE Institute for guidance.