Universities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are experiencing a surge in applications from international students due to growing uncertainty surrounding U.S. student visa policies. Institutions in the UAE are positioning themselves as appealing alternatives for students reconsidering their plans to enroll in the United States. This shift is attributed to the UAE’s efficient visa...
Applications for full scholarships in Saudi Arabia are now open for 265 Filipinos, as announced by the Riyadh embassy in Manila on Wednesday. This initiative aims to provide educational opportunities for Filipino students both in Saudi Arabia and abroad, including those currently residing in the Philippines. Saudi Ambassador Faisal Ebraheem Alghamdi stated that the “Study...
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has announced a partnership with Etihad Airways to support the National Scholarship Programme. This initiative aims to offer scholarships in key fields, allowing students to fast-track their careers with one of the leading aviation companies in the UAE. Credit: Gulf Today This collaboration is part of...
Gulf News Edufair Dubai is set to take place from Friday to Sunday at the Al Massa Ballroom in the H Hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road. This premier free education exhibition offers students an excellent opportunity to shape their academic and professional futures. With over 40 top-ranked universities and educational institutions from the UAE and...
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that registration for the new version of the scholarship program will be open from May 1 to June 1, 2025. This program aims to send outstanding UAE students to pursue their studies at 60 prestigious global universities. The scholarship offers more than five leading diplomatic specializations, contributing to...
The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has announced a new initiative to offer scholarships to outstanding Emirati students in more than 100 academic disciplines. This program covers elite and creative specialisations, with current beneficiaries including 1,222 students enrolled in 150 universities worldwide. Applications for the Abu Dhabi Scholarships Programme (Batch 2025) are...
Students in the UAE have access to nearly Dh1 billion in higher education scholarships, as universities change the traditional admissions process by proactively reaching out to potential candidates. The GEMS For Life programme, in partnership with global universities and admission platforms, is at the forefront of this initiative, providing significant scholarship opportunities to students across...
In a significant development for the UAE’s education sector, the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security (ICP) announced that a total of 16 456 Golden Visas have been granted. This initiative is aimed at supporting exceptional students, educational specialists, and outstanding university graduates from both local and international institutions. Among the...
Abu Dhabi has opened applications for its 2025 Scholarships Programme, giving Emirati students the chance to pursue studies in over 100 fields at prestigious institutions worldwide. The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) announced that registration for the programme is now open and will remain so until April 30, 2025. Launched in 2015,...
Two major agreements have been signed between the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) and Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) to support scholarship students and strengthen the accreditation process for higher education institutions in Dubai. The first agreement is focused on the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Scholarship Programme, which selects 100 top-performing...