5 things to look for when choosing a college

This month, BMI and Times Higher Education, owners of the prestigious World University Rankings, are passing their UAE Education Exhibitionbrings more than 100 international agencies to Dubai and Abu Dhabi from 15-17 October.

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Finding the best colleges begins with a face-to-face conversation with someone at the institution—whether it’s a professor, admissions professional, student, or alumni. Over 100 top higher education institutions come together in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. UAE Education Exhibitionthere will be ample opportunity to learn more and ask questions, with so many education experts under one roof.

View a full list of over 100 participating institutions

Choosing which country to live, study or gain work experience in is an important step in exploring educational options. UAE Education Exhibition Bringing together institutions from the UAE, Europe and more than 20 countries as far afield as Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the US.

“These events all aim to do one thing: to provide UAE students with as many future academic and career options as possible,” said Samir Zaveri, CEO of Emirates Education Expo. “We have been hosting events here for many years and it is an honour to be able to host hundreds of international organisations coming to the UAE and we are looking forward to this month’s show, which will be our biggest to date.”

This UAE Education Exhibition Exhibitors from Tier 2 and Tier 3 will be included. Attendees will discover a variety of excellent high schools, independent schools and language pathway programs to support the transition to higher education. Thanks to the GEMS For Life network, parents sending their children to GEMS schools will be able to take advantage of special offers from participating families.

Students seeking higher education options will come face-to-face with some of the best universities in the world, such as Trinity College in Ireland or top UK Russell Group universities such as Imperial College London, King’s College London or the University of Birmingham.

For students interested in professional schools, they can explore opportunities at the Culinary Institute of America, Glion and Les Roches, ESCP Business School, Savannah College of Art and Design, or the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland.

In addition to holding private talks, students and their families can participate in a workshop program during the event, which covers all the essential information needed to prepare for study abroad. This provides students with insider tips on the benefits of living and studying abroad, for example in Ireland, France, the Netherlands, the UK, Canada, the US or Malaysia.

University representatives and government experts will share advice on the application process, key deadlines, visas, test requirements, tuition fees and financial options. Additional courses will give students a taste of what it’s like to live or work abroad by covering topics such as housing, campus life and choosing a career path.

Workshops are scheduled to take place throughout the day in both cities and attendees should Check the website Accurate time to make sure they don’t miss out.

Understanding fees and budgeting for study abroad is another key topic for students and families to consider. From the more than 100 establishments at the show, attendees should make sure to meet people they may not have heard of yet. Not only do they have top-ranked programs, but they may also be located in more affordable locations, such as the Midwest or the heart of the United States, or in countries with a lower cost of living, such as Malaysia, Hungary, or Germany.

For students who want to be closer to home but still benefit from an international program, the UAE Global Education Expo will also feature some of the best universities in the UAE.

Admission to the exhibition is free, but visitors are strongly encouraged register online Get into the fast lane early.