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Free degrees for public sector professionals

Strengthen policy, leadership and delivery capability with tuition-free online postgraduate study. Arab Leadership University's MBA and Masters pathways help public servants and NGO leaders earn accredited UK credentials while continuing to serve.

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MBA

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Executive MBA in Arab Regional Leadership (Dual Award)

Dual Independent Degree (2 Master's Diplomas) — Conferred jointly with Arab Leadership University (ALU) & American University of Beirut (AUB Network)

18 months42 credits

MBA

Online · Free

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How free tuition works

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£0 online tuition
MBA, Masters, PhD, DBA and online postgraduate certificates carry zero tuition fees — no annual tuition invoice.
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Transparent other fees
Online tuition and all examinations are 100% free. Amounts are shown before you commit.
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Examinations
All degree examinations are provided free of charge for all students.

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Who this pathway is for

Employer sponsorship of exam fees is sometimes available locally — ALU exam sponsorship also supports eligible students.
Campus Edinburgh pathways remain optional for those who can relocate.
Compare programmes by field on Arab Leadership University's field hubs.

Why ALU

Accredited, tuition-free, global

£0 online tuition
Flexible study around public sector schedules
International relations, public health and MBA options
No relocation required for online pathways
Accelerated digital degree programmes — tuition-free online postgraduate pathways with published fees before you apply.
The first Arabic digital accelerated university. Founded 2020.

Frequently asked questions

Which degree suits public sector careers?

An MBA suits broad leadership and cross-functional management. Specialist Masters (for example public health or international relations) suit domain depth. Admissions can help you choose.

Is online postgraduate tuition really free?

Yes. Online MBA, Masters, PhD, DBA and certificate tuition is £0. Students pay only applicable exam and administrative fees. Exam sponsorship supports most eligible applicants.

Is Arab Leadership University accredited?

Yes. ALU is Ofqual-recognised, ASIC-accredited and holds DEAC accreditation.

Free degrees for public sector professionals

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Executive MBA in Arab Regional Leadership (Dual Award)

How free tuition works

£0 online tuition

Transparent other fees

Examinations

Who this pathway is for

Accredited, tuition-free, global

Frequently asked questions

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