DATE
23 September – 1 October 2024
TIME
10:00 – 18:00
COST
$ 2,800
Student Fair
Join us at the Education Fair in the United Arab Emirates and be part of a unique student recruitment tour in 2 cities: Abu Dhabi and Dubai. You will be meeting with thousands of affluent local and expat students at our study fairs. Educational institutions seeking to attract undergraduate students are encouraged to join our high school mini fairs held at prestigious private and international schools in the UAE.
Why take part in the International Education Fair United Arab Emirates (UAE)?
The International Education Fair United Arab Emirates combines traditional education fairs with visits to top private and international high schools. This is a truly unique approach to student fairs. In an action packed 6 days of student recruitment you will benefit from the full scope: from high school to MBA study seekers.
This is the only study abroad event in the UAE to be fully supported by the Ministry of Education and the Knowledge and the Human Development Authority (KHDA). This year we will be welcoming more than 85 international universities from 22 countries.
The UAE study fair – an overview
The tour kicks off on 23 September 2024 with 2 full days of high school visits. We will be taking you to 6 top international schools in Dubai. Then, on 27 and 28 September 2024, it is off to time for the annual student fair in Dubai. Next, on 30 September 2024 it is off to Abu Dhabi for the annual student fair where you will be talking to students who are also eager to study abroad. And finally, on 1 October we will take you to 3 top international high schools in Abu Dhabi where you will be talking to students (and their parents) who are actively planning to study abroad.
Cities and events in the UAE can be booked separately. See the registration section for details.
Traditional education fairs
The education fairs in Abu Dhabi and Dubai provide the ideal platform to meet the brightest students who are looking to pursue bachelor, master, and graduate studies abroad. If you’re interested in recruiting students in the Middle East, then don’t miss your chance to exhibit. The timing of the International Education Fair in the United Arab Emirates is in line with the UAE educational agenda.
Dubai and Abu Dhabi High school visits
The high school visits program has been designed for institutions looking to recruit students for their college and bachelor/undergrad programs in the region and abroad. You will be visiting the leading private and international schools in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. These exclusive schools have been carefully selected for their quality curriculum and their enthusiasm to proactively prepare their students for studying abroad. GEMS Education is the largest private high school network in the UAE, comprising of 48 high-end schools.
LOCATIONS
United Arab Emirates, Africa and the Middle East
- 1
Dubai
- 2
Abu Dhabi
PRICING INFORMATION
$ 2,800
Abu Dhabi Education Fair – Fully equipped exhibitor booth
$ 2,800
Dubai (2 days) Education Fair – Fully equipped exhibitor booth
$ 4,400
Dubai High School visits (2 days – 6 schools)
$ 1,600
Abu Dhabi High School visits (3 schools)
$ 850
Event Itinerary & set up
High school visits in Dubai
23 – 24 September 2024
You will be visiting 6 accredited Emirati international and private schools in Dubai.
Education Fair Dubai
27 – 28 September 2024
Location: Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel
2-day study fair in Dubai focussing on studying abroad. Target audience: high school and college students, bachelor, master, MBA students and young professionals looking for studies abroad.
Education Fair Abu Dhabi
30 September 2024
Location: Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel and Resort
Education fair in Abu Dhabi focussing on studying abroad. Target audience: high school and college students, bachelor, master, MBA students and young professionals looking for studies abroad.
High school visits Abu Dhabi
1 October 2024
You will be visiting 3 accredited international private schools in Abu Dhabi. These are on campus fairs that connect you to senior students, their parents and student counselors.
Seminars
University presentations, information about different education systems in comparison to the UAE system and the latest enrollment information
Costs and Scholarships
Got your study expenses covered? As a UAE student you may be eligible for scholarships, stipends or other forms of study allowances. Talk to the experts.
Accommodation
You will need a place to stay. But how to secure a place to live. Talk to people who know the local situation in your country of interest.
Visa information
Get the latest information on travel documents, visas you need as a UAE student etc.
Admissions
Meet up with university admission specialists. Get a provisional letter of admission!
The International Education Fair in the UAE is being marketed thru the following channels:
- Google adword campaigns based on your course and study destination
- Media partners with the leading English and Arabic newspapers
- Reaching parents through partnerships with high-end business magazines and the largest executive job site in the Middle East
- Alliances with local embassies, national study organization and advising centers.
- Social media such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram
- On campus promotion at top universities
- Partnerships with job and executive sites
Visitor info – United Arab Emirates Education Fair
No. of visitors
5,420 (2023)
Education Fair Abu Dhabi: 1,664
Education Fair Dubai: 3,756
Target audience
High school/college graduates and university students and young professionals looking for international study programs in UAE and abroad
Popular subject areas (2023)
- Engineering
- Business & Management
- Computer Science
- Art & Design
- Marketing & PR
- Tourism, hospitality & culinary
Medicine
- Law
- Health Sciences
- Economics
Courses of interest (2023)
*As the questionnaire was a multiple choice one, the total of percentage is exceeding 100%.
Exhibitor info
Latest UAE Higher Education Study Abroad Data (source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
At this point a total number of 16,926 UAE students are studying abroad for a degree in higher education (source: UNESCO). The most popular study abroad destinations among students from UAE are:
Popular study destinations among UAE students
UK – 7,030
India – 2,288
USA – 2,032
Malaysia – 1,005
Germany – 879
Australia – 823
Participants of the United Arab Emirates Education Fair
Previous editions of the UAE Education Fair have been attended by some of the world’s leading international universities, colleges and business schools, including:
