Universities in UAE set sights high as student enrolment surges
Leading UAE universities are investing in the future as they seek to capitalise on growing demand for higher education studies in the country. Institutes unveiled expansion drives, new programmes and plans to attract more learners from across the Emirates and beyond at a flagship education fair in Abu Dhabi on Monday. The number of students enrolled at universities in the UAE reached 218,000 in…
UAE universities are aggressively expanding to capitalize on growing student demand, with the number of enrolled learners reaching 218,000 in the 2025/26 academic year, a 15% increase year-over-year. Abu Dhabi University plans to launch eight new undergraduate programs at its Dubai campus, covering fields such as artificial intelligence, engineering, international relations, law, and psychology.
The University of Sharjah, ranked best in the UAE for medicine by US News Best Global Universities Rankings, aims to maintain its top position and attract both local and international students. Emirates Aviation University and Liwa University have also reported significant increases in student enrollments, particularly in fields like aviation and medical sciences.
The UAE government has launched the UAE Higher Award for Higher Education to acknowledge and promote excellence in the country's higher education institutions.
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