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Study in Middle East

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.

Application platform

Direct via university

Intakes

Fall (Aug/Sep) · Spring (Jan)

Tuition (USD/yr, undergrad)

$0–$65,000

Student visa

Student Residence Visa

Top universities

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.

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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.

IELTS / TOEFLGRE (recommended)
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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.

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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.

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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.

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Entrance exams

Standardised tests used by universities in Middle East.

Working while studying

Generally restricted; some universities permit on-campus work.

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