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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.
Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
13 US schools top 2025 ranking of best global universities
(NewsNation) — More than a dozen of the United States' higher education institutions ranked in the top 20 of global universities. The 2025-26 ranking from U.S. News & World Report included 2,250 top universities from more than 100 countries and considered factors like the school's international opportunities, student makeup and research opportunities. Indiana's public colleges commit to 2-year tuition freeze Three American universities tied for 16th place in the ranking: Cornell University, Princeton University and the University of California, San Francisco. New York-based Cornell — one of the Ivy League schools under the Trump administration's microscope — earned its rank through its diverse student population and programs. 2M student loan borrowers at risk of garnished wages: Analysis On the other hand, Princeton and the University of California's wide variety of centers, programs and research opportunities were mentioned in their ranking. A Pennsylvania-based public school, the University of Pennsylvania has Penn Abroad, which allows students to take part in 'study abroad, service learning, summer internships and short-term programs each year.' Johns Hopkins University in Maryland partners with international universities to offer more than 400 study abroad programs in more than 50 countries, with opportunities at Johns Hopkins Medicine International, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the School of Advanced International Studies. Though Los Angeles is known as a city of fun, its University of California chapter is all business. The university has 28 centers for multidisciplinary research, with more than 192 research, teaching and student exchange agreements worldwide. 'Ghost students' scam targeting federal student loans Despite problems with the Trump administration over student protests and subsequent job cuts, Columbia capped off the Top 10 of the ranking for its 'study abroad programs, global internships and international service learning and research opportunities,' U.S. News & World Report said. Another university with a heightened international student population, the Connecticut college is home to the Yale Young African Scholars program, which helps African high school students to apply to U.S. universities. With more than 500 study abroad options and more than 8,000 international students, the University of Washington, Seattle offers a global approach to health and environmental studies. The final University of California campus to make the list, the 'International House at Berkeley is home to nearly 600 students and scholars from more than 70 countries,' according to U.S. News & World Report. Stanford University's ranking is reliant on its summer opportunities like the Global Studies Internship Program, which sends students to more than 20 countries on six continents for a wide variety of disciplines. DOJ sues Kentucky over in-state tuition for undocumented students Known for its STEM focus and low acceptance rate, MIT is a thoroughly global school. 'More than 3,430 international students are currently enrolled at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and during academic year 2023-2024 the school hosted 2,247 international scholars from 100 countries,' U.S. News & World Report writes. Perhaps the most well-known U.S. university, Harvard has faced challenges from the White House over its campus protests and policies, but it still tops the list of best global universities. Harvard offers courses in more than 100 languages, and international students made up 27.2% of the university population in the 2024-2025 academic year. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Nineteen US colleges are among the best global universities, US News says
Nineteen United States institutions nabbed top positions in the top 100 global universities, according to 2025-2026 U.S. News and World Report rankings. Of those, Harvard University earned first place and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology took second. Stanford University was third, followed by the University of California, Berkeley in sixth, the University of Washington, Seattle in eighth, Yale University in ninth and Columbia University in 10th. Outside of the top 10, were the University of California Los Angeles (13), Johns Hopkins University (14) and the University of Pennyslvania (15). Cornell University, Princeton University, the University of California San Francisco all took 16th place. Beyond those were: the University of California San Diego (21), the University of Michigan (21), California Institute of Technology (23), Northwestern University (24), the University of Chicago (26) and Duke University (27). Read more: 'Far reaching consequences' — UMass Amherst sounds the alarm amid federal uncertainty The ranking includes 2,250 top institutions, spread across 105 countries. The rankings are evaluated by Clarivate™, which creates a group of 2,346 universities that are used to rank the top 2,250 schools. Then the institutions were ranked based on 13 indicators, which included global and regional research reputation, publications, books, conferences and international collaboration. The publication said the list provides 'insight into how U.S. universities — which U.S. News has been ranking separately for nearly 40 years — stand globally," according to its website. 'Far reaching consequences' — UMass Amherst sounds the alarm amid federal uncertainty MIT joins group of universities suing the DOD over funding cuts As federal funding cuts hit Harvard, a private investment firm and other donors step up 20 NIH grants restored to UMass system after judge rules against Trump admin Trump admin asks court to rule against Harvard without a trial Read the original article on MassLive.
