Undergraduate study and postgraduate study is a goal for every high school student, and studying abroad is an ambition for many of them, that's because of its pros, such as, developing the student’s skills and gaining more experience with other cultures, study at better universities, or study at lower cost than those universities in their countries.
According to the QS (world university ranking) , UAE universities are ranked among the best in the world.
Also, applications for registration at universities in the United Arab Emirates, especially in Dubai, are constantly increasing.
According to a study conducted by the Japan Foreign Studies Association, the number of graduate students who chose Dubai to pursue their studies has increased more than five times compared to 2021 and the UAE has been ranked as one of the three destinations for Japanese students to study in.
And the most important reasons why UAE universities attract students from outside the country are:
Certainly the possibility of studying in English:
English is the most common language in the United Arab Emirates.
Diversity of fields of study:
All disciplines with the latest curricula, including doctoral and master's studies.
The presence of branches of international universities:
Such as the American University of Sharjah and Dubai or the Canadian University in Dubai.
The advanced ranking:
There is no doubt that the progress made by the United Arab Emirates in all areas includes also education at all levels, including universities, and therefor, the great development makes the emirates universities progresses to high levels and compete with the best.
Cultural diversity:
The UAE, and especially Dubai, is one of the most attractive places for people, as it is considered one of the most gathering places for nationalities in the world. It is certain that you will meet people of the same culture as you, in addition to new cultures.
A very safe country:
There is no doubt that the UAE is one of the safest places on earth.
There are a lot of companies, especially giant national and international companies which make it easier to find good business opportunities after graduation.
Easy access to visa:
Compared to other countries that it's hard to get their visa or it might take a long time to get it, UAE makes it like a piece of cake to get its visa and go there for studying.
There are more than sixty universities and colleges in the UAE, to name a few:
Khalifa University (KU)
United Arab Emirates University (UAEU)
American University of Sharjah (AUS)
American University in Dubai (AUD)
Canadian University Dubai (CUD)
University of Sharjah (UOS)
Zayed University (ZU)
Abu Dhabi University (ADU)
Ajman University (AU)
Al Ain University (AAU)
Scholarship in UAE:
Lots of Emirates universities offer scholarships for foreign students, and the most important of these scholarships are, Al Qasimi Foundation Scholarship for Doctorate Research, United Arab Emirates University Scholarship, Research scholarships for master’s and doctoral degrees at Khalifa University, and Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation Scholarships for Artificial Intelligence.
These scholarships include monthly salary, cost of studying, housing and subsistence costs, and medical insurance.
Everyone has a right to having a chance, and this might be a chance for many.