Join us at the Education Fair in the United Arab Emirates and be part of a unique student recruitment tour in 2 cities: Abu Dhabi and Dubai. At our UAE student fairs you will be meeting with thousands of affluent local and expat students, as well as those funded via national scholarship programs. To enhance your recruitment efforts, we will take a select group of accredited institutions to visit top private Emirati and international schools in the UAE.
Why take part in the International Education Fair United Arab Emirates (UAE)?
The International Education Fair United Arab Emirates combines traditional education fairs with visits to top private and international high schools. This is a truly unique approach to student fairs. In an action-packed 6 days of student recruitment, you will engage with the full spectrum of prospective students, from undergraduate and graduate candidates.
This is the only study abroad event in the UAE to be fully supported by the Ministry of Education and the Knowledge and the Human Development Authority (KHDA). This year we will be welcoming more than 85 international universities from 22 countries.
The UAE study fair – an overview
Get ready for an exciting student recruitment journey kicking off on 18 April 2026! Join us in Dubai for the highly anticipated annual student fair—two dynamic days of connecting with enthusiastic, study-abroad-focused students.
Then, on 20 and 21 April, continue your outreach with visits to up to six leading international high schools across Dubai, where you’ll engage directly with students and parents actively exploring global education opportunities.
Next, the journey takes you to Abu Dhabi, where you’ll visit three top international schools before concluding the week on a high note with the Abu Dhabi Student Fair on 23 April.
It’s a week filled with meaningful connections, inspiring conversations, and exciting possibilities!
Cities and events in the UAE can be booked separately. See the registration section for details.
Traditional education fairs
The education fairs in Abu Dhabi and Dubai provide the ideal platform to meet the brightest students who are looking to pursue bachelor, master, and graduate studies abroad. Recruit students through national scholarship programs and affluent expatriate communities, which form a key recruitment demographic in the region. The timing of the International Education Fair in the United Arab Emirates is in line with the UAE educational agenda.
UAE High school visits
The high school visits program is specifically designed for institutions looking to recruit students for college and undergraduate programs. As part of the program, you will visit leading private and international schools in Dubai, participating in on-campus fairs that provide direct access to senior students, their parents, and high school counselors. These prestigious schools have been handpicked for their exceptional curricula and dedication to preparing students for international education. Part of the esteemed GEMS Education network—the largest private high school group in the UAE with 48 elite schools—these institutions boast a high percentage of students who pursue undergraduate studies abroad.
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