Why Choosing the United Arab Emerates

1. The UAE is home to one of the most rapidly growing education systems

The UAE is making strides toward becoming one of the premier academic hubs of the world. In fact, last year (2016), the government allotted nearly a quarter (21.2%) of its budget to the education sector (compare that to the U.S. and U.K., which spent barely 4% and 11% of their budgets on education, respectively). By 2020, the growth of students in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, alone, is projected to hit 283,000 and 400,000, respectively.

2. Prevalence of international universities

Many colleges and universities familiar to those from western backgrounds and known globally for their academic rigor have an active presence in UAE. Hailing from a wide variety of countries, including U.S.A., U.K., France, Australia, and Canada, these institutions not only serve as potential places of study for students abroad, but also represent the growing academic interest in the region.

3. Health and Safety

The UAE, with its strict police force and high population of expats, is home to some the safest global cities of comparable size. In fact, the U.S. Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) has classified crime danger in the UAE as “low,” and though visitors are encouraged to continue to be cautious and aware, the country’s law enforcement has a proven capacity to detect, deter, and prevent acts of terrorism.

4. Scholarships

The universities in the UAE offer a plethora of scholarship opportunities for potential students looking to study abroad there, in degree levels ranging from Bachelor’s to PhD. The UAE is certainly not the least expensive country in the Middle East (let alone the world), but the wide range of scholarship opportunities can act as a supplement for many of the costs students of might face on a regular basis.

5. Career Path

The UAE is a hub for expats, young professionals, and postgraduate students. UAE citizens, in fact, are far outnumbered by the country’s expatriate community, which makes up approximately 87% of its population. Furthermore, the expat experience is viewed highly by those working there, a majority of whom claim it is easy to find friends, settle in, and feel at home in the culture in the country.