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.
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
Spoken by 295 million speakers worldwide, Arabic is among the top 10 high demand business languages today. Over the years, AUC has attracted thous...
Our ship is the most unique floating campus in the world. The seven deck, 590-foot ship is where you learn, live, travel and reflect on your globa...
Start any Monday and study from two weeks to a whole year. See the world, experience a new culture, make friends from 100 countries – and prepare for your global future. University Credit is available available for all Intensive Courses at EF.
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
$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...
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...
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...