6 countries
A growing destination with American-style universities (NYU Abu Dhabi, AUS, AUD), branch campuses (Texas A&M Qatar, Carnegie Mellon Qatar), and research institutions (KAUST, Khalifa, Technion). Most programs in English. Generous scholarships are common for top international applicants. Hub cities Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Doha offer multicultural campuses.
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Direct via university
Intakes
Fall (Aug/Sep) · Spring (Jan)
Tuition (USD/yr, undergrad)
$0–$65,000
Student visa
Student Residence Visa
5 institutions we cover in Middle East.
Abu Dhabi · Est. 2010
An NYU portal campus offering a small, highly selective liberal arts and sciences experience. Acceptance rate hovers near 4%. Generous need-based financial aid available to international students, often covering full tuition and travel.
Thuwal · Est. 2009
A graduate research university on the Red Sea coast offering only master's and PhD programs. All admitted students receive a fellowship covering tuition, monthly stipend, housing, and medical insurance.
Abu Dhabi · Est. 2007
The UAE's top-ranked research university, particularly strong in petroleum engineering, aerospace, and AI (home to MBZUAI partnerships). All instruction in English. Generous scholarships available.
Doha · Est. 1973
Qatar's national university with the country's largest student body. Most undergraduate programs in English (engineering, business, medicine, computing), with some humanities programs in Arabic.
Haifa · Est. 1912
Israel's oldest university and a global powerhouse in engineering, computer science, and biotechnology. Three alumni have won the Nobel Prize. International students can apply to the English-taught undergraduate International School of Engineering.
Standardised tests used by universities in Middle East.
Scholastic Assessment Test
Graduate Record Examinations
Graduate Management Admission Test (Focus Edition)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
International English Language Testing System
Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet-Based Test)
Duolingo English Test
Pearson Test of English Academic
Generally restricted; some universities permit on-campus work.
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