21 best universities in the Emirates for international students: rankings, tuition fees, reviews

Universities of the UAE are included in the ranking of the best according to QS World University. Today, the total number of universities in it is 959. This rating estimates universities around the world for a number of objective parameters:

• academic reputation
• reputation as an employer,
• student to teacher ratio;
• number of international students;
• international faculties.

According to studies for 2018, the top five included:

• United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), (350 positions in the international ranking);
• American University of Sharjah (AUS);
• Khalifa University;
• American University in Dubai;
• University of Sharjah.

This university is the first one formed in the territory of the Emirates. Despite his age, he still retains the position of a leading educational institution. Located in Al Ain, an oasis city rich in greenery and parks. According to the latest data, 14 thousand students from all over the world study at UAEU. Enters the Ivy League.

Programs

All programs have international certification. The range of directions is very wide: from business and economics to the humanities and IT. The university has research centers of national importance. All faculties are available for applicants from other countries.

Conditions for admission

To enter UAEU, you must meet the following requirements:

• at least a year to study at a domestic university. This is due to the fact that in the UAE the duration of secondary education is 12 years;
• speak English at the EmSAT 1250 or TOEFL ITP 525 / iBT 70 level. At a lower level, the university offers to take a preliminary annual English course;
• secondary education document;
• have a total mark in the certificate above average.

Cost

The price of training depends on the number of selected hours per semester for a particular subject.

Additionally, you have to pay:

• full insurance
• student visa
• accommodation (approximately 1362 USD for six months),
• educational materials,
• non-refundable fee of 55 USD.

AUS is a non-profit independent institution formed on the basis of several American universities. Located in the center of Sharjah. Excellent teaching staff: most teachers have experience working in the most prestigious educational institutions in the world.

Programs

Accredited to programs in the field of engineering, civil engineering, computer science and architecture. Certified according to the standards of the American educational system : this affects not only the construction of the learning process, but also on life inside the student campus (about 50 different clubs, sports and cultural events are constantly held).

Admission Terms

For admission, you will need to provide a document on secondary education. According to statistics, the chances of being enrolled are very high (80% of applicants come), but the average mark in the certificate should be higher than the average, as well as the level of English proficiency.

Cost

Bachelor's degree for a foreign students will cost 21000USD per year, master's degree is cheaper - 19000. Accommodation on campus from 726USD per month.

Students who excel in their studies can apply for financial assistance from the university.

The University of Khalifa is actively improving: according to preliminary data from QS World University, in 2019 it will beat the previous two and take 315th position. The peculiarity of this university is that the entire learning process occurs through research and scientific research.

Programs

The university includes:

• College of Engineering (Bachelor in Computer Science, Engineering);
• College of Arts and Sciences (Bachelor in Chemistry, Mathematics, and Petroleum Geophysics);
• Medical College.

Admission Terms

Entering KU is quite difficult - according to statistics, only 1 out of 10 applicants is credited. For admission, you must provide a certificate of English proficiency and pass an entrance exam on it.

When enrolling, the personal achievements of each applicant are taken into account, therefore it is advisable to provide not only a complete set of documents and an autobiography, but also 3 characteristics from the competent and people, at least one of which must be from the teacher. This will increase the chances of admission.

Cost

Compared to other universities, studying at KU is inexpensive: undergraduate and graduate programs for foreigners will cost 1000 USD per year. The university also provides financial support to outstanding students.

The education system in the UAE is built according to European standards, so graduate diplomas are recognized and appreciated throughout the world. And for graduates who have found work in the UAE, the state offers a simplified system for obtaining citizenship.