Every route to your degree.
From a Level 3 start in Dubai to a UK, European or MBA finish. Study on campus, online, or across three countries.
Level 3 in Dubai. Then university.
Six months in Dubai, a documented study record, and guided progression to an undergraduate degree.
Three countries. One degree.
Level 4 in Mauritius, Level 5 in Dubai, then your final year in the United Kingdom.
Level 6 or 7, plus German to B1.
Language training and placement support through an affiliated partner. Conditions apply.
Study from anywhere.
OTHM Levels 4 to 7 delivered by CIT Mauritius through distance learning.
Postgraduate, done properly.
An OTHM Level 7 Diploma, then a dissertation top-up awarded by an affiliated university.
Progression is supported, not guaranteed. Each university sets its own entry requirements.
study pathways
countries: Mauritius, Dubai, UK
universities listed by Qualifi
qualification levels, 3 to 7
Seven routes. Your pace.
From a six-month start to a postgraduate finish. Choose the route that fits where you are today.
Dubai Bridge
Six months of Level 3 in Dubai, then supported progression to an undergraduate degree.
Partner Pathway
Levels 4 to 7 through CIT Mauritius (OTHM), with a supported route to university. Study from where you are.
MBA Pathway
An OTHM Level 7 Diploma, then a dissertation top-up awarded by an affiliated university.
Accelerated
Level 4 and Level 5 in 12 months in Dubai, supported by two consecutive six-month study permits.
Standard
Level 4 and Level 5 one after the other, then your final year at a UK partner institution.
German Placement
Level 6 or 7 with German language training to B1, and placement support through an affiliated partner.
Triple Campus
Six months each in Mauritius, Dubai and the UK. A truly international degree.
Three countries. One degree.
Start Level 4 in Mauritius, complete Level 5 in Dubai, and finish your final year in the UK.
Mauritius
Level 4 at our foundational campus in Pamplemousses.
Dubai
Level 5 at our Dubai campus, with our career readiness programme.
United Kingdom
Your final year at an affiliated UK partner institution, subject to their admission requirements.
From a setback to a clear route.
A six-month study route in Dubai for students who need a fresh, well-documented step towards university.
Study in Dubai
Complete a six-month Level 3 Diploma at our Dubai campus. We arrange your study permit.
Build your record
Gain UAE study experience and a documented academic and travel record.
Move on to your degree
Receive guidance on applying to an undergraduate degree at a UK, European or international university.
A degree doesn't have to begin with a three-year commitment. Build it stage by stage, closer to home, with a clear route to the finish.
Start with a foundation.
A Level 3 Diploma, equivalent to completing high school, builds the skills and confidence for university-level study.
Lay the first year.
A Level 4 Diploma, equivalent to the first year of a Bachelor’s degree, delivered in Dubai or by distance learning.
Build the second year.
A Level 5 Diploma, assessed through projects and case studies instead of closed-book exams.
Complete the degree.
Move to an affiliated UK partner institution for your final year, subject to their admission requirements.
Every great degree starts with a strong base.
The Level 3 Diploma is your entry point to university-level study, studied at our Dubai campus. Information Technology is open now, with more programmes coming soon.
Foundation, done properly.
Study where the jobs are.
Programmes available now, and more on the way.
Computing, Data Science & AI
Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security in Dubai.
Business & Hospitality
Business Management and Tourism & Hospitality, delivered by CIT Mauritius.
Education & Training
Levels 4 and 5 in Dubai for educators and trainers.
Early Learning & Childcare
Child development, curriculum and safeguarding.
Skills you can use on Monday.
KHDA-approved professional courses for individuals and organisations, for learners aged 16 and above.
Where it happens.
Campus, classrooms and careers. Replace these tiles with your own photos.
No closed-book exams. Real work.
Projects, case studies and portfolios, checked at three levels of quality assurance.
You do the work
Assignments, case studies, portfolios and software projects tied to real industry tasks.
Your lecturer assesses
Faculty with Master’s or Doctoral degrees and active industry experience mark your work and give feedback.
Quality-checked twice
Internal quality assurance, then external quality assurance by UK bodies.
Study with a job in sight.
Placement is built into the programme, not added at the end.
Intake & Skills Audit
Your goals mapped against GCC industry needs.
Career Readiness Lab
CV, LinkedIn and interview coaching.
Embedded Internship
Corporate experience inside your calendar.
Placement & Articulation
Recruitment drives and credit transfer to university.
Qualifications universities recognise.
Our Dubai diplomas are awarded through Qualifi. Qualifi graduates have progressed to degree programmes at universities including these.
- University of Central Lancashire
- University of Leicester
- Anglia Ruskin University
- University of Wolverhampton
- University of Derby
- Arden University
- University of Law
- Plymouth Marjon University
- BPP University
- Buckinghamshire New University
- University of West of Scotland
- De Montfort University
- Glasgow Caledonian University
- University of East London
- Leeds Beckett University
- Liverpool John Moores University
- London South Bank University
- Northumbria University
- Staffordshire University
- Bath Spa University
- University of Bedfordshire
- University of Bolton
- University of Gloucestershire
- University of Cumbria
- University of Huddersfield
- University of New England
- University of Chichester
- University of Lincoln
- University of Suffolk
- Bangor University
- Wrexham University
- Birmingham City University
- The Open University
Names are universities listed by Qualifi as progression routes for its qualifications. They are not CITM partners and the list does not guarantee admission to any university; each decides on its own entry requirements. Source: qualifi.net/university-progression.
Four steps to enrol.
A guided process from first conversation to orientation day.
Talk to us
A counselling call to choose the right programme and pathway.
Submit documents
Passport, academic certificates and any language evidence needed.
Offer and payment
Receive your offer letter. International students complete fee payment before visa processing begins.
Visa and orientation
We arrange your study permit, then you register and meet your cohort.
Work with CITM.
Two ways to partner with the institute.
Become a representative
A documented agreement, a dedicated support team and formal Representative Certification.
Train your team
KHDA-approved short courses for staff, delivered on site or online.
Questions, answered.
Is CITM a university?
No. CITM is a KHDA-licensed educational and training institute. We deliver UK-regulated diplomas, and your degree is completed at a university.
What is the Dubai Bridge?
A six-month study route in Dubai at Level 3, with supported progression towards an undergraduate degree. It is designed for students who need a well-documented next step, including after a UK visa setback.
Is progression to a degree guaranteed?
No. It is a supported pathway. Each university makes its own admission decision against its own requirements.
Who delivers the OTHM programmes?
OTHM programmes are delivered by CIT Mauritius through distance learning. CITM Dubai acts as the representative centre. Dubai campus programmes are Qualifi.
Are there written exams?
No. Assessment is assignment-based: case studies, portfolios, projects and strategy proposals.
How much does it cost?
Fees depend on the programme and pathway. Our admissions team shares a clear written fee schedule when you enquire.
Your degree starts with a conversation.
Talk to our admissions team. No obligation.
CITM Institute (CAIROV Information Technology and Management Institute FZCO) is a KHDA-licensed (Permit No. 634121), ISO 9001:2015 certified educational and training institute in Dubai. It delivers Qualifi (UK) qualifications. OTHM (UK) qualifications are delivered by CIT Mauritius (Confederation of International Talents Ltd) through distance learning, with CITM Dubai acting as representative centre. CITM is not a university. Progression to a Bachelor’s degree is a supported pathway via affiliated UK partner institutions, subject to each institution’s own admission requirements. Programmes marked Coming soon are subject to regulatory approval.