ICEF- Dubai 2013

UAE Education Prospect

UAE General Information Official Name: United Arab Emirates

Capital: Abu Dhabi Government Type: Monarchy Population: 8.3 million Area: 83600 square Languages: Arabic

Ethnic Groups: Indians, Pakistani, Western, Arabs. Emirati are 16% of the total population

The Education System of UAE Local schools follow the Arabic curriculum International schools follow a variety of curriculums like IB,

UK, American, Indian, Pakistani etc (Dubai’s private education sector spans 148 schools offering 13 different curricula to more than 210,000 students. Since 2007, schools have recorded consistent growth in enrolment, with a 7.4% increase in the last academic year)

This excerpt is from the KHDA inspection report In total, there are more than a 2000 schools (public and

private in the UAE)

The Education System of UAE (Deficiencies) Students finish schools lacking appropriate English language High school is 12 years of education for certain universities

students will need a foundation year Thus students lose a minimum of 2 years before joining a

university

The Size of the Market in the UAE “Of late, the education sector is receiving serious attention from

the government. As part of a new strategy, the UAE Ministry of Education has got a new organizational structure that aims to strengthen the role of the ministry and enhance their work in the field of academic studies. In the budget for the fiscal year 2010, the education sector was given top priority – about 22.5 per cent of the total budget of Dh43.6 billion has been allocated to the education sector,” said Mr Ahmed Mohammed Al Midfa

The report said the total number of students in the region is expected to grow from 9.5 million in 2010 to 11.3 million in 2020 at a compounded annual growth rate of 1.8 per cent. (http://www.edarabia.com/11342/uae-rise-in-number-of-students-to-boost-demand-for-higher-education/)

The Size of the Market in Dubai Dubai: The number of students enrolled in higher education

institutions in Dubai increased 10 per cent last year, a Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) report revealed yesterday.

The total number of students enrolled in the emirate's tertiary education sector was put at 43,212 in the report titled The Higher Education Landscape in Dubai 2011. This compares to a total of 39,127 students in the previous year.

The Competition (the local universities, the branches of international campuses) 1. Higher Colleges of Technology – 15 Branches for boys and girls 2. Abu Dhabi University 3. ALHOSN University 4. Khalifa University - Abu Dhabi/Sharjah branches 5. Masdar Institute of Science and Technology 6. New York University Abu Dhabi 7. United Arab Emirates University 8. Zayed University - Abu Dhabi/Dubai branches 9. The Petroleum Institute - Abu Dhabi branch 10. INSEAD - Abu Dhabi 11. Alain University of Science and technology 12. New York Film Academy

The Competition (the local universities, the branches of international campuses) 13 . American University in Dubai 14. Al Ghurair University 15. Canadian University Of Dubai 16. Cass Business School 17. Dubai Medical College for Girls 18. Hamdan Bin Mohammed e-University 19. Heriot-Watt University Dubai 20. Higher Colleges of Technology - Dubai branch 21. London Business School 22. Rochester Institute of Technology - Dubai branch 23. Manipal University - Dubai branch 24. University of Dubai 25. University of Wollongong in Dubai 26. American University in the Emirates

The Competition (the local universities, the branches of international campuses)

27. Centre for Executive Education, Dubai Knowledge Village 28. Jumeirah University 29. American University of Sharjah 30. American University of Asia 31. Skyline College Sharjah 32. University of Sharjah 33. Etisalat University College 34. Islamic Virtual University Sharjah planned 35. University Hospital Sharjah 36. Ajman University of Science and Technology 37. Gulf Medical College, now Gulf Medical University 38. BITS, Pilani - Dubai 39. Cambridge College International 40. Canada International College 41. French Fashion University ESMOD Dubai

The Competition (the local universities, the branches of international campuses) 42. Hult International Business School 43. Imam Malik College 44. Institute of Management Technology, Dubai 45. Islamic Azad University (IAU) 46. JSS Education 47. Manchester Business School 48. Michigan State University Dubai 49. Middlesex University Dubai 50. Murdoch University Dubai 51. S P Jain Center of Management 52. SAE Institute Dubai 53. Saint-Petersburg State University of Engineering & Economics 54. Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology, Dubai (SZABIST) 55. The British University in Dubai (BUiD) 56. Université Saint Joseph Law School – Dubai 57. University of Bradford 58. University of Exeter

59. American University of Ras Al Khaimah 60. Ittihad University 61. RAK Medical & Health Sciences University - College of Dental Sciences 62. Emirates MCC University 63. International Academy RAK 64. Middle East University RAK 65. Pune University RAK 66. Sikkim Manipal University RAK 67. University of Bolton RAK 68. University of Seychelles AIM 69. UNLV Dubai RAK planned US 70. Vinayaka Missions University RAK 71. Higher Colleges of Technology - Fujairah branch 72. Fujairah College

The Competition (the local universities, the branches of international campuses)

73. Abu Dhabi University Al Ain 74. Ajman University Fujairah 75. Al Ain University of Science and Technology 76. City University College Ajman 77. Emirati Canadian University Umm Al Quwain 78. International Academy Ajman 79. Preston University Ajman 80. UAEU College of Business and Economics 81. University College of Mother and Family Sciences 82. London American City College 83. Jazerah University 84. Amity university Dubai Campus 85. Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management 86. Emirates Aviation College (many sources, some of them is

http://www.arabiancampus.com/studyinuae/universities/uclist_dubai.htm https://www.caa.ae/caa/DesktopModules/Institutions.aspx)

The Competition (the local universities, the branches of international campuses)

Scholarship providers A small list

MOHE ADIA ADEC ATIC

Mubadala ADCED IDAAD Presidential offices

Courts Municipalities Police Army Ministry of Health Rulers offices Amideast Ministry of foreign affairs

Accreditation of International Universities (a small list) Local accreditation CAA KHDA (see next slide) International accreditation AACSB ABET AMBA EQUIS

KHDA Accreditation Free zone campuses stand to benefit The Higher Education Landscape in Dubai 2011 report shows that the

majority of students in Dubai — 59 per cent — attend institutions outside the purpose-built free zones; although the free zones account for 60 per cent of Dubai's 52 institutions.

However Dr Abdullah Al Karam, Director General of KHDA, believes the number of students at free zone institutions will surpass those at non-free zone institutions within the next three years. He believes this will be due to the new Dubai government legislation, Resolution 21, which now grants KHDA authority to certify academic degrees from private institutions in the free zones. This means, qualifications obtained by students at Dubai's free zone institutions will now be recognized by employers in both the private and public sectors. Source (http://www.enlightenuae.com/news.asp?id=32)

Adult Education (corporate) Online and distance education is not approved. Only 30% of

total curriculum can be by distance Many organisations provide qualifications for working adults

who represent 65% of the population Quality is not maintained so the working adults always face

difficulties.

Setting up in the UAE Visa and labour law challenges Accreditation challenges (local, federal) Setting up campuses without proper market research, or regional knowledge.

Starting fast and with a bang rather than starting slow, with the niche programme and having a period for incubation,

Universalities that started did not have a strong home campus support nor did they measure the growth

Out of 30 universities that started in Dubai academic city, 3 failed, which represents 10%.

There is a need for vocational education Specialised higher education providers Professional and executive education Academic partner expansion Focus on quality vs quantity R&D centres and other supporting facilities.

Agents in the UAE There are many of them

Agents must be approved by MOHESR

Admission Universities & Institutes Entrance Scvs

Ahlam Al Mustaqbal Universities Services

Bustan Consultancy & Training Center

Israa for University Services

Tumooh Education Consultation Amba Management Consultancy

Australian Agency for Education & Training

CARAS

Center for Management Information Technology

Education First (EF)

Education Service Provider

Education Zone

Emirates Center for University Services

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

Global Educational Consultants

Golden Link for University Services IDP Education Australia Inner Universe Innovation Consultancy & University Education

Services Innovation World Consultants International Center for Management & Studies International Group for educational Services

(IGEC) International Placewell Consultant Education Consultant Krisco Education Services MU Consultants Qadri International Educational Consultancy Regent Education Consultants Sigma for Consulting and Training UniAdmission FZ LLC

Education Exhibitions in the UAE Najah (Abu Dhabi and AlAin) GETEX (Dubai) International education expo (Sharjah) American fair British Council fair Road shows run by agents School and university fairs MBA tour (QS)

Which Programmes are Interesting for Emirati Students? Business Engineering Medicine Journalism Graphic design/Interior Design/Architecture Law Very few undertake humanities and arts.

Trends & Tendencies of Emirati Students that Study abroad Going abroad is a tradition, our dads did it, we did it, and our

generations to come will do it However the ministry has to approve the university The Ministry of Higher Education provided lists of the

recommended higher education institutions abroad. These institutions are evaluated according to a number of criteria for the recognition of higher education institutions abroad , which was developed by the Commission of Certificates Equivalency.

Students wishing to complete their higher education first obtaining the approval of the ministry before the enrollment through online request of the program study

KSA For its importance I am providing some information about its

size and opportunities

KSA General Information on Saudi Arabia Official Name: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Capital: Riyadh (Current local time) Government Type: Monarchy Population: 27.6 million Area: 784,233 square miles, slightly more than one-fifth the size of the continental United States Languages: Arabic Literacy: Total: 79%; Male 85%, Female 71%

(http://topics.nytimes.com/top/news/international/countriesandterritories/saudiarabia/index.html)

KSA spending In line with the government’s push to get more nationals into

work, education and training again takes the lion’s share of the non-oil-related budget for this year, with 25% of total spending.

Just over $54bn will be spent on the sector in 2012, a 21% rise on last year. Around $1bn of that sum will be spent on 539 new schools, in addition to 1,900 schools currently under construction. More than 750 schools were completed last year. Another $6bn will be spent on scholarships for Saudis studying abroad

Students Data (based on our records)

Nationality of Students EGYPT

1% INDIA

2%

IRAN 2% IRAQ

3%

OMAN 9%

JORDAN 1%

PAKISTIAN 1%

PALESTINE 1%

QATAR 11%

BAHRAIN 1%

SRI LANKA 0%

SAUDI ARABIA 45%

CANADA 1% UAE

22%

Type of Student Funding

Scholarship 66%

Private 34%

Country of Study Australia

1%

Canada 11%

Hungary 1%

Italy 0%

New Zealand 26%

UAE 1%

UK 8%

USA 52%

Specialisation-Programs of Interest IT& COMPUTER SCIENCE

2%

English course 16%

ESL (Pathway) 33% BUSINESS & ECONOMICS

11%

SCIENCE/HEALTH SCIENCE

9%

ARTS 2%

ENGINEERING 27%

SCHOOL-YEAR 12 0%

Level of Study

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Student Demographics-Gender

FEMALE 17%

MALE 83%