The UAE is fast evolving as a competitive education destination attracting international students from all over the world. Since it is a melting pot of various nationalities, colleges, universities and institutes in the country offer a variety of programmes. In fact, the UAE is one of the few countries in the world that gives students a whole range of options to choose from. Here you can select from a two-year vocational programme or higher national diploma from the UK or Australia or opt for a three-year Indian degree or a four-year American or Canadian degree, making it an incredibly diverse place to study in!
The country has formed strategic partnerships with renowned educational institutions from around the globe and these tie-ups have led to a number of international universities opening their campuses in the country and launching undergraduate programmes in every conceivable study stream.
The advantage of studying at branch campuses, such as Heriot-Watt University Dubai or Middlesex University Dubai, is that it also gives students the option to complete a part of their programme at the home campus. Universities here also employ distinguished international faculty and provide a full range of student support services.
Some of the education hubs in the UAE include free trade zones such as Dubai Knowledge Park, Dubai Academic City and RAK Free Zone, which are home to some of the finest educational institutions with state-of-the-art infrastructure. Plus, the UAE's strategic location makes it the perfect place for students from the Middle East as well as South Asia to come to the UAE and make the most of the educational opportunities offered here. The different initiatives taken to promote the UAE as a world-class education destination is in line with the country's vision to transition into a knowledge-based economy and promote innovation, research and development.
Students opting to study in the UAE have the option to choose from a variety of accredited undergraduate programmes in different fields that suit their needs the most such as business and economics, education, engineering, humanities and social sciences, information technology, law; medicine and health sciences. Most of these programmes are accredited by the UAE's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) and Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR) or by the accreditation agency of the university's home country. These factors make the UAE stand out as an attractive place to study abroad, drawing in a steady stream of international students across the seven emirates.
Each university in the UAE has its own system that allows future students to apply for and enrol in their degree programmes. Once you select the university of your choice, you can submit your application accordingly through a simple process.
One of the biggest advantages of studying here is that a number of universities offer a variety of scholarships. For example, Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, a branch campus of a French university, and Al Ghurair University in Dubai, offer merit scholarships, depending upon a student's high school grade-point average. Plus, international students can benefit from the UAE's burgeoning employment market as the country continues to see rise in employment opportunities across various industries. Most universities also have career counsellors who work with students to identify internship and job opportunities.
Last but not the least, studying in the UAE is an international experience that offers exposure to different cultures and perspectives. The country has a packed calendar of national and international competitions, conferences and conventions, and students can make the most of it by competing or volunteering at these events, as it helps develop new technical and social skills and abilities.
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