The 2023 International Education Fair UAE in the United Arab Emirates is a unique student recruitment tour in 3 cities: Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and Dubai. You will be meeting with thousands of affluent local and expat students at our study fairs. Additionally, you will also be treated to escorted visits to top private and international schools in the UAE.
- highly affluent population
- abundant scholarship possibilities
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 schools. This is a truly unique student fair. In terms of scope it targets all study levels. Also, it 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 3 October 2023 with 3 days of visits to a number of top international schools in Dubai and Sharjah. Next stop is Dubai on 7 October for the annual Education Fairs in Dubai which is a 2-day event. Then it is off Abu Dhabi for the annual education fair on 9 October. We finish the week on 10 October with high school visits to the best international and private schools in the city.
Cities and events in the UAE can be booked separately. See the registration section for details.
Traditional education fairs UAE
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.
High school visits UAE
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 Sharjah, 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.
Pricing information (as of)
$2800
- Abu Dhabi Education Fair - Fully equipped exhibitor booth (as of) - 2800 USD
- Dubai (2 days) Education Fair - Fully equipped exhibitor booth (as of) - 4400 USD
- Dubai and Sharjah High School visits - 2,300 USD
- Abu Dhabi High School visits - 850 USD
Marketing Channels
The International Education Fair in the UAE is being marketed thru the following channels:
Event Itinerary & set up
Event Itinerary – Education Fair UAE
High school visits in Sharjah and Dubai – 3, 4 and 5 October 2023
You will be visiting accredited Emirati international and private schools. These are on campus fairs that connect you to senior students, their parents and student counselors.
Education Fair Dubai – 7 – 8 October 2023
Location: Crowne Plaza
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 – 9 October 2023
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 – 10 October 2023
You will be visiting accredited international private schools in Abu Dhabi. These are on campus fairs that connect you to senior students, their parents and student counselors.
Event set up (Dubai and Abu Dhabi)
Seminars
Attend university presentations, find out all the information about different education systems in comparison to the UAE system. Get the latest enrollment information
Costs and Scholarships
Got your study expenses covered? You may be eligible for one of the many scholarships or stipends available to UAE students. Talk to one of our 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 required study abroad.
Admissions
Meet up with university admission specialists. Get a provisional letter of admission!
Specialists
Talk to travel and education specialists with expertise in UAE student mobility. If you go abroad….better be prepared!
Visitor info – Education Fair UAE
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Business and Management |
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Engineering |
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Marketing & PR |
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Economics |
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Medicine |
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Art and Design |
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Tourism, Hospitality, Culinary |
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Computer Science |
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Exhibitor info
UAE Higher Education Study Abroad Data (source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
The UAE has an outbound student mobility ratio of 7.0. According to UNESCO, a total number of 14,689 tertiary level students are studying overseas. The three most popular destinations are the UK, USA and India. They receive 70% of all outbound Emirati students.
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UK - 6,004 |
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USA - 2,388 |
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India - 2,307 |
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Australia - 881 |
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Malaysia - 860 |
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Germany - 736 |
Participants – Education Fair UAE
Previous editions of the UAE Education Fair have been attended by some of the world’s leading international universities, colleges and business schools, including:
