Location

Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Africa and the Middle East

Location 2

Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Africa and the Middle East

Location 3

Sharjah
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, Africa and the Middle East

Date

Oct 10 - 16 2023

Time

10:00 - 18:00

Cost

2,800.00 *

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.

No. of visitors per city (2022)

Education fair Abu Dhabi - 2,176
Education fair Dubai - 4,624
Total - 6,800

Visitors include

Students and parents from the UAE seeking prep courses, undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate studies abroad. 

This event is under the patronage of UAE Ministry of Education and supported by Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA).

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 approach to student fairs.  In an action packed 7 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 10 October 2023 with 2 days of visits to a number of top international schools in Dubai. 

Then, on 12 October, it is off to Abu Dhabi where we have a number of high school visits planned for you. 

On 13 October it is time for the annual student fair in Abu Dhabi.

The tour continues in Dubai on 14 and 15 October with the annual education fair. 

Final stop is Sharjah where we will be taking you to this city’s very best international schools on 16 October.

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 - 2800 USD
  • Dubai (2 days) Education Fair - Fully equipped exhibitor booth - 4400 USD
  • Dubai High School visits (2 days) - 1,600 USD
  • Abu Dhabi High School visits - 850 USD
  • Sharjah High School visits - 850 USD

Marketing Channels

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 in each country

  • 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 and private high schools

Event Itinerary & set up

Event Itinerary – Education Fair UAE

High school visits in Dubai
10 and 11 October 20
23
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.

High school visits Abu Dhabi
12 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.

Education Fair Abu Dhabi
13 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.

Education Fair Dubai
14 – 15 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.

High school visits in Sharjah
16 October 20
23
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.

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

Top 10 subject areas 2022
Business and Management
Engineering
Marketing & PR
Economics
Medicine
Art and Design
Tourism, Hospitality, Culinary
Computer Science
Health Sciences
Law
Courses of interest 2022
Undergraduate
0%
Postgraduate
0%
MBA
0%
Extension / certificate
0%
High school
0%
Pathway / Language programs
0%

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.

Popular study destinations among UAE students
UK - 6,004
USA - 2,388
India - 2,307
Australia - 881
Malaysia - 860
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:

logo of Ritsumeikan university. Participant of the UAE study fair
Logo of City University of Hong Kong, one of the exhibitors at the Abu Dhabi study abroad fair
Logo of University of Queensland, participant of the edu fair in the United Arab Emirates
Logo of the University of Colorado, participant of the Dubai study fair
Logo of EU Business School, exhibitor at this year's edition of the UAE international student fair

Pre-registration form

    If you would like to reserve your spot at this Education Fair or if you want to receive detailed information including a price quote, please fill out the pre-registration form below. Submitting this form is obligation free!

    Booth and exhibitor options
    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 High School visits (2 days) - 1600 USD
    Abu Dhabi High School visits - 850 USD
    Sharjah High School visits - 850 USD


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