Ministry of Education & ICP Verified 2026
UAE Golden Visa for Outstanding Graduates Guide
Authoritative handbook on 10-year self-sponsored Golden Visas for high school top achievers (95%+) and university graduates (GPA 3.5+) — MOE equivalency, top 100 global universities, and family sponsorship.
Graduate Golden Visa GPA & Eligibility Evaluator
Evaluate your graduation tier and GPA against Ministry of Education Golden Visa criteria.
Minimum 3.5 GPA required for university graduates
Outstanding University Graduate (10-Year Golden Visa)
Graduated with a cumulative GPA of 3.5+ from a licensed UAE university or top 100 global university (according to Ministry of Education classification).
Next Step: Apply via ICP or GDRFA with attested graduation certificate.
Frequently Asked Questions
For university graduates, a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) is required from a Class A or Class B accredited UAE university or a top 100 foreign university.
Golden Visas for outstanding high school and university graduates are issued for 10 years and allow self-sponsorship of family members (parents, spouse, children).
Graduates must apply within 2 years of graduation for university students, or within 1 year for high school top achievers.
Equivalency and recommendation letters must be requested via the official Ministry of Education (MOE) portal (moe.gov.ae).