Dubai and Abu Dhabi are famous for their tourism, arts, luxurious racing, holding formula1 worldwide, a beautiful desert landscape, world-class restaurants, a great shopping destination, mega architectural buildings, etc. Abu Dhabi is the capital of the UAE and is one of the famous places for eco-conscious travellers.
Education is not the first thing that crosses our minds when we hear UAE or Abu Dhabi. Still, people have recognized that it has been home to world-class universities in the last decade. The country has contributed equally to the business industry, tourism, and education sectors.
Almost 80,000 international students reside and pursue their higher studies in the UAE, and 13,800 are Indians among them. It was a generalized data released 4years back by the international education institution. The UAE is growing in diversity and becoming a more metropolis every year. This vibrant culture and community have a significant impact on the country, and every semester 5000 admission applications are registered in the universities by Indian students.
The literacy rate of the UAE is around 95%. It offers several fundraisers and accessible education to its citizens. It has many world records for global business. It is the first country where the government has entirely accepted Artificial Intelligence.
Abu Dhabi is like the globalized capital for the economy, offering a unique vision to the world and several other opportunities to become consistent in the international environment. Universities like Massachusetts Institute of Technology, INSEAD, and New York operate branch campuses in Abu Dhabi.
Education system of the UAE
It has public, private and government institutions and is continuously evolving its education system that helps in the innovation and development of the economy.
The K12 system
The K12 system is classified as
- Kindergarten - for 4-5 years students.
- Primary school- for 6 to 11 years students.
- Preparatory stage- for 12 to 14 years students.
- Secondary school- for 15-17 years students.
Higher education - is known as tertiary education offered in various private, public, and international institutions.
Here are the details of the universities in brief:
Public Universities offer free education to UAE citizens, and students from other nations will have to pay the fees. The widespread public universities for international students are-
- UAE University
- Zayed University
- Higher Colleges of Technology
- Private Universities
- Sharjah University
- Abu Dhabi University
- Khalifa University of Science and Technology
- American Universities of Sharjah and Dubai
- Al Hosn University
- Ajman University of Science and Technology
International Universities are those universities that have tied up with other institutions (global partnerships)
- New York University
- University of Washington
- John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
- Sorbonne university
- Boston University
- Rochester Institute of Technology
Technical Universities
· Technical Universities Specialize in the technology-related subjects and courses sponsored by the CERT (Centre of Excellence for Applied Research and Training)
· Other technical universities are sponsored by the Petroleum Institute, Emirates Institute for Banking, Dubai School of Government, etc.
Why study in UAE
Academic recognition and excellence
- The country's growing economy is the centre of focus
- A reputation in the business sector
- A well-known cultural reputation
- Evolving global educators and the education system
- The world's top-ranked Universities have campuses in different cities in UAE
- A major step in global collaboration in academics
Flexible VISA Policies
- Permitting the working hours to international students
- Students become financially independent and manage expenses
- An opportunity to work as an intern and gain experience
- Talented students can apply for the 10-years residency or 5-year residency dependents visa extensions
- Universities are offering scholarships to Indian and other international students
Research Scope
- The institution offers research programs in specialized fields
- Programs are designed to teach theoretically and practically
- Students learn by joining oil, smart construction, medicines, and sustainability sectors
Innovation
· Top list for innovation in technologies, tourism, environment, sustainability construction, or Artificial Intelligence
· Multinational companies established their headquarters in UAE, bringing more opportunities to the students.
The mobility ratio of the students has been the highest in the world, with students coming from India, Pakistan, middle eastern countries, etc. Indian students choose UAE for their higher education for its unique cultures, traditions, and technologies, to learn new experiences, and it is a safe place for a student. Engineering and business-related courses are the most preferred programs by the Indian students, especially finance, accounting, computer, and information technology (at the graduate level). For postgraduate courses, mechanical engineering is the priority chosen by Indian students.
By Mithila Rathod
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