Single Pass Cuts Dubai Student Transit Fares Up to 50%
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority launched an integrated Dubai Student Card on November 11, 2026, combining campus identification, Nol transit payment, and international student discounts into a single pass. Students at participating educational institutions across the emirate gain access to reduced transit fares alongside global merchant perks under the multi-agency initiative.
Integrated Nol pass links campus access with global ISIC network discounts
Cardholders receive a 50% discount on RTA public transport services across Dubai alongside standard campus identification privileges at participating schools and universities. Developed in collaboration with the Knowledge and Human Development Authority, TECOM Group, and the International Student Identity Card Association, the pass incorporates the ISIC framework to extend benefits beyond local travel. Through this international network, cardholders access more than 150,000 discounts and offers across 130 countries.
Ahmed Hashim Bahroozian, Executive Director of Corporate Technical Support Services at the RTA, confirmed that the card combines campus identity verification, Nol transport services, and recognized international student status. Educational institutions seeking to issue the pass to their enrolled students can submit applications through www.dubaistudentcard.ae as part of an ongoing phased rollout across the emirate.
Dr Saeed Mubarak Kharbash, Executive Director of Policy, Research and Programmes at the KHDA, noted that the initiative directly aligns with Dubai’s Education 33 strategy to streamline student services across academic hubs including Dubai International Academic City and Dubai Knowledge Park.
