Why Study in UAE
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a young country with big dreams. Bordered by the Arabian/Persian Gulf, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and the Indian Ocean, the UAE has experienced huge economic development and social transition since its establishment as a country in 1971.
With its central location on the global map, and its booming and diverse economy founded on petroleum products, banking, education, construction and tourism – the UAE offers an exhilarating range of attractions, including innovative architecture, camel racing, manmade islands, desert safaris, amusement parks, water sports, camping, indoor skiing, and shopping. Visiting students will never be bored!
Universities in UAE
The UAE has 116 institutions of higher education, including 3 public institutes and about 30 international branches of universities from all over the world such as the University of Exeter and Michigan State University. Most of the international universities are located in Abu Dhabi or Dubai.
Culture and Social Life
Public transportation in the UAE is plentiful, and often offers special rates for students. Various discount programs are also available both within and outside of universities. In addition to the wide range of in-country activities, students here also make use of the central location of the UAE to travel around to nearby countries such as Kenya, India, and Jordan. The incredible diversity of nationalities within the UAE exposes students to a wide range of cultures from across the Arab/Islamic world and beyond. In addition to English and Arabic, visitors will overhear conversations in a vast array of other languages (e.g. Urdu, Farsi) and Arabic dialects.
Studying abroad within the UAE will be a life-changing experience. Students can continue their studies in a high-quality, educational environment, while experiencing true internationalization in every sense of the word.
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