June 1, 2023
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Study Abroad in United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates, the Emirates or the UAE is a country located in the southeast end of the Arabian Peninsula on the Persian Gulf, bordering Oman to the east and Saudi Arabia to the south and across the sea from Qatar and Iran. The UAE's total population is over 9.2 million of which a large majority are guest workers from other countries.

Below you will find our list of Study Abroad programs in UAE. It is an index to international education in UAE listing university level study abroad, internships, volunteer and intensive language school programs oriented to American college and university students. Some pre-college and post-graduate options are also included. We invite you to read the student reviews, see the ratings scores and use this site to compare programs and understand what other students have encountered during their education abroad.

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Top Cities to Study Abroad

1. Dubai 159 reviews
2. Sharjah 23 reviews
3. Abu Dhabi 12 reviews
4. Ras Al Khaimah 11 reviews
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Study Abroad in United Arab Emirates - Featured Programs

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Study Abroad Reviews for Semester at Sea Study Abroad: Make the World Your Campus
Semester at Sea Study Abroad: Make the World Your Campus
Programs at Sea, Multi-Region: Accra, Ghana: Barcelona, Spain plus 30 other locations
Program Announcement:
Apply now using the code "Abroad101" to waive your $50 application fee! Learn More

Semester at Sea is the only study abroad program of its kind in the world. Using a ship as our floating campus, Semester at Sea's around-the-world and regional itineraries...

5.0

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for American University in Dubai: Study Abroad in the Middle East
American University in Dubai: Study Abroad in the Middle East

Studying abroad at AUD offers the unique opportunity to develop awareness of Middle Eastern culture by living in a Middle Eastern country while earning credit at an Americ...

0.0

0 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for API (Academic Programs International): Sharjah - American University of Sharjah
API (Academic Programs International): Sharjah - American University of Sharjah

Once a British protectorate, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) came together as one country when the seven emirates united in 1971. Arabic is the official language, but Engli...

4.0

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for ISEP Exchange: Sharjah - Exchange Program at American University of Sharjah
ISEP Exchange: Sharjah - Exchange Program at American University of Sharjah

The American University of Sharjah in the Middle East serves a diverse student body from the region and around the world. Sharjah’s culture, firmly rooted in Islamic tradi...

4.4

4 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for American University of Sharjah: Sharjah - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
American University of Sharjah: Sharjah - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Program Announcement:
Explore Arabia and beyond at AUS

Accreditation. The American University of Sharjah is accredited in the United States of America by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The bachelor of scienc...

4.5

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for Gap 360: Worldwide - Gap Year Travel and Custom Programs
Gap 360: Worldwide - Gap Year Travel and Custom Programs
Argentina: Australia: Barbados plus 38 other locations

Gap 360 travels to an incredible range of destinations all across the world with exciting activities, tours and brilliant opportunities for paid work and volunteering. Whe...

0.0

0 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for American University of Ras Al Khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
American University of Ras Al Khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

AURAK offers a safe and sunny environment in the UAE emirate of Ras Al Khaimah.  We are 1 hour from Dubai and 45 minutes from Oman.  We offer three schools: Arts & Sci...

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0 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for KEI Abroad in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
KEI Abroad in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
Program Announcement:
$1,000 AFFILIATE GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR SEMESTER & ACADEMIC YEAR STUDENTS!!! Learn More

Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) was once the historical capital of the region. Translated literally from Arabic to English, 'Ras Al Khaimah' means 'Head of the Tent'. The beauty of R...

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0 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management: Study Abroad in Dubai, UAE!
The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management: Study Abroad in Dubai, UAE!

AN EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER, IN A CITY LIKE NO OTHEROur Study Abroad programme gives you the flexibility and the time to figure out your areas of interest. It gives you th...

4.6

15 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management: Dubai - EAHM Study Tour
The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management: Dubai - EAHM Study Tour

EAHM Academic Tours for students, faculty and industry professionals. A combination of Academic Lectures and Dubai specific information such as; doing business in the Midd...

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0 reviews