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Gulf Business
03-07-2025
- Business
- Gulf Business
Dubai to have 3 new international universities: Details revealed
Image credit: Getty Images Dubai's higher education landscape is poised for significant expansion as three new international universities prepare to open campuses in the emirate for the 2025–26 academic year, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has announced. The incoming institutions include the prestigious Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM Ahmedabad), whose Business and Management programme ranks 27th globally in the QS World University Rankings by subject. Also joining are the American University of Beirut, ranked 237th globally, and Saudi Arabia's Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences, Read- The KHDA noted that discussions are ongoing with several other international universities, signaling continued interest in establishing a presence in Dubai. 'Dubai's initiative to attract top-tier global universities, endorsed by The Executive Council, reflects the emirate's growing international stature,' said Dr Wafi Dawood, CEO of KHDA's Strategic Development Sector. 'Thanks to the support of our visionary leadership, we've laid the groundwork to transform Dubai into a global hub for world-class education.' Dr Dawood added that the expansion aligns with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and the Education 33 Strategy, both of which aim to increase the city's global competitiveness, attract international students, and double Dubai's economy over the next decade. International recognition Dubai is already home to 41 higher education institutions, 37 of which are international branch campuses offering a wide range of academic programmes. Among them, several universities are recognized globally for academic excellence. The University of Manchester Dubai and the University of Birmingham Dubai are associated with home campuses ranked in the top 100 globally — at 35th and 76th respectively — according to the QS World University Rankings 2026. Additionally, Curtin University Dubai (183rd) and the University of Wollongong in Dubai (184th) rank within the top 200. Dubai-based campuses also performed well in subject-specific rankings. In the field of Business and Management, institutions such as London Business School (7th), ESCP (54th), and Luiss University (67th) earned high marks. In the arts, Instituto Marangoni, which specializes in design education, is ranked between 51st–100th globally in Art and Design. Vision for 2033 The expansion of international education offerings is part of a broader strategy under Education 33, which aims to reshape Dubai's education sector. Key targets include: Growing international student enrolment to comprise 50 per cent of all higher education students in Dubai by 2033. Increasing educational tourism tenfold. Integrating more Emiratis into future-focused industries. Contributing Dhs5.6bn to the higher education sector's GDP. Establishing Dubai among the top 10 global destinations for university study. The strategy also promotes a hybrid educational model combining transnational and national education, with a focus on research, innovation, and collaboration across economic sectors. Rising enrollment figures Dubai's appeal as a higher education hub continues to grow. In the 2024–25 academic year, total student enrolment at private higher education institutions increased by 20 per cent, with international student enrolment rising by 29 per cent. A record 42,026 students are now enrolled across the 41 private institutions in the emirate — the highest figure to date. These institutions collectively offer more than 700 academic programmes, many designed to prepare students for emerging industries and careers aligned with Dubai's long-term economic goals.
The National
02-07-2025
- Business
- The National
Top Indian business school among three new global universities to open in Dubai
Dubai is set to host three new international universities that will open during the 2025-26 academic year. The Indian Institute of Management, the American University of Beirut and Saudi Arabia's Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences will all open, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority has confirmed. IIM's business and management programme is ranked 27th in the QS World University Rankings by Subject, while AUB has an overall QS ranking of 237. There is also strong interest from other major universities to open campuses in Dubai, with several in discussions or pending final approval, the KHDA said. Dubai currently has 41 international higher education providers, 37 of which are international branch campuses. Two British universities with campuses in Dubai are ranked among the top 100 globally by QS: the University of Manchester (35th) and the University of Birmingham (76th). Two Australian universities, also with Dubai campuses, are ranked in the top 200: Curtin University (183rd) and the University of Wollongong (184th). Education 33 strategy The announcement comes after Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, chaired the Dubai Executive Council last week. During the meeting, the council approved a project to attract top international universities to the emirate and discussed the Academic and Career Guidance Policy. This, Sheikh Hamdan said, would help Emirati students in future job markets with academic and career support, setting a target that 90 per cent would find employment within six months of graduation. The project aims to have international students comprise half of the students in higher education institutions in the emirate by 2033, contributing Dh5.6 billion and making Dubai one of the top 10 global cities for university study. In the last academic year, overall higher education enrolment in Dubai saw a record 20 per cent increase. International student enrolment rose by 29 per cent. A total of 42,026 students are now enrolled in Dubai, the highest number on record. 'Dubai's initiative to attract the best global universities, endorsed by the Executive Council, reflects the emirate's international stature,' said Dr Wafi Dawood, chief executive of the KHDA's strategic development sector.
Khaleej Times
02-07-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Dubai: India's IIMA, 2 other international universities to open campuses in 2025-26
Dubai is set to welcome three globally recognised universities in the upcoming 2025-26 academic year, further cementing its position as a hub for international higher education. The Dubai Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) confirmed that the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad from India, the American University of Beirut (AUB) from Lebanon, and Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences from Saudi Arabia will establish campuses in the emirate. IIM Ahmedabad's Business and Management programme currently ranks 27th globally in the QS World University Rankings by subject, while AUB holds the 237th spot in the overall global QS rankings. Major universities to open campuses Notably, there is also strong interest from major universities to open campuses in Dubai, with several in discussions or pending final approval. Dr Wafi Dawood, CEO of the Strategic Development Sector at KHDA, said, 'Dubai's initiative to attract the best global universities, endorsed by The Executive Council, reflects the emirate's international stature. Dubai's visionary leaders have ensured all the resources necessary to position the emirate as a global leader and a top destination for students and prestigious international higher education institutions. 'This initiative aligns with the social and economic goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, and the Education 33 Strategy, which represents a transformative vision for Dubai's education system. Our aim is to enhance the global competitiveness of Dubai's graduates, increase educational tourism tenfold by 2033, integrate a new generation of Emiratis into the workforce and future sectors, and contribute to doubling Dubai's economy over the next decade, positioning the city among the world's top three economic hubs.' Currently, Dubai hosts 41 private international higher education providers, 37 of which are branch campuses of globally recognised universities. Among them, the University of Manchester Dubai and the University of Birmingham Dubai have parent campuses ranked in the top 100 in the QS World University Rankings 2026, at 35th and 76th respectively. Curtin University Dubai at 183 rd spot and the University of Wollongong in Dubai which stands at 184 th, also feature in the top 200, while three other universities with campuses in the emirate are ranked within the top 300 globally. In the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject, several institutions with a presence in Dubai have been recognised among the world's best in Business and Management. These include London Business School ranked 7th, ESCP stands at 54th, and Luiss University is at the 67th spot. Instituto Marangoni, one of the leading institutes offering higher education programmes in design, ranks between 51–100 worldwide for Art and Design. The expansion is part of a broader strategy under the global university attraction project, which falls under the Education 33 strategy. The initiative seeks to create a robust academic ecosystem by blending transnational education with local programmes that invest in scientific research and cross-border collaboration. International students to comprise 50% by 2033 One of its key goals is for international students to comprise 50 per cent of the total student population in Dubai's higher education sector by 2033, contributing an estimated Dh 5.6 billion to the sector's GDP. The city is already witnessing growth on this front. Enrolment at Dubai's higher education institutions rose by 20 per cent overall, with international student enrolment increasing by 29 per cent for the 2024-25 academic year. A total of 42,026 students are now enrolled across 41 private universities in the city, marking the highest enrolment to date. These institutions offer over 700 academic programmes aimed at equipping students with future-ready skills aligned with the emirate's strategic vision.
