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Study in United Arab Emirates

الإمارات العربية المتحدة

The UAE has become a major education hub with many international university branches and world-class business schools. Dubai and Abu Dhabi host campuses from top global universities.

Tuition Range

AED 30,000 - 150,000/year

Intl. Students

150,000+ international students

Visa Required

Yes

Tests Required

8+

Education System

UAE offers diverse educational pathways including British, American, and IB curricula. Emirates Standardized Test (EmSAT) is used for government university admissions. International universities accept SAT, ACT, and IB.

🏛️ Top Universities

1NYU Abu Dhabi

2American University of Sharjah

3Khalifa University

4INSEAD Abu Dhabi

5London Business School Dubai

6Heriot-Watt University Dubai

7University of Wollongong Dubai

8Middlesex University Dubai

📝 Required Standardized Tests

📚 School & K-12 Tests

EmSAT

University Entry

Emirates Standardized Test

A-Levels

For British-curriculum schools

IB Diploma

International Baccalaureate

🎓 University Admission Tests

SAT

For US-curriculum universities

GMAT

For MBA programs

GRE

For graduate programs

🗣️ Language Proficiency Tests

IELTS

Required for most universities

TOEFL

Widely accepted

🎯 Popular Fields of Study

BusinessEngineeringHospitalityFinanceTechnology

🌍 Related Destinations

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United Kingdom

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United States

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India

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