Apr
28

Experts Examine Trends in Dubai’s Higher Education Landscape at Dubai School of Government Event

Dubai, UAE: The Dubai School of Government, in partnership with the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), convened an interactive forum to examine current trends in Dubai's higher education landscape, as well as its contribution to the...Read More »

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Apr
20

Higher education conference in Jeddah to host 372 global universities

Saudi Arabia: Under the aegis of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah, the second annual conference on higher education will kick off at Riyadh Exhibitions in Riyadh on Tuesday. The conference is scheduled to last for four days. Both wo...Read More »

Apr
11

Higher Colleges of Technology and Pearson sign MoU to boost student performance

Dubai, UAE: As part of the Education Without Borders conference's World Forum, held at the Armani Hotel in Dubai recently, Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) and Pearson, an international company with market-leading businesses in education, business...Read More »

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Apr
05

Western universities opening in GCC at risk of failing

Kuwait: Western-based universities in the GCC are at risk of failing because of difficulty recruiting students and a reliance on outside funding, an economist studying the impact of new institutions says. John Willoughby, an economist at the Ameri...Read More »

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Mar
15

University of Dubai raises the bar for academic excellence

Dubai, UAE: In order to ensure quality graduates, the University of Dubai (UD) plans to enforce a tougher admissions policy for applicants over the next two years. While the university currently admits high school students with an average score of 65...Read More »

Mar
06

Corporate education budgets in Dubai set to rise after recession squeeze

Dubai, UAE: Corporate education budgets that had suffered a drop in the GCC due to the global economic downturn are set to increase over the next three years. This is among the findings of a study titled ‘The GCC Market for Executive Education',...Read More »

Mar
02

Most frequently asked questions for scholarships abroad

As you search for scholarships, asking the questions below will help you determine whether there is a good match between each scholarship program and your circumstances and educational goals. What is the maximum scholarship award? Awards can...Read More »

Mar
02

What makes me eligible for a scholarship?

While the eligibility for a scholarship will vary from one program to another, there are some general requirements that all students will be expected to meet. Most scholarship programs will require students to maintain a minimum grade point average. ...Read More »

Mar
02

How many types of Scholarships are there?

A scholarship is money awarded to a student to help finance a college education. In contrast to loans, scholarships do not have to be repaid. There are many different kinds of scholarships out there including: Private Scholarships It is impo...Read More »

Mar
02

How to write an effective scholarship essay

Your scholarship essay is one of the single most important things you will do prior to entering college. The effectiveness of your scholarship essay will determine if you will have to endure an extended period of debt due to student loan after gradua...Read More »