International universities come to UAE

DUBAI: Tough visa policies in the West have led to international universities focusing on the UAE as an alternative academic destination for many Arab and Asian students.

“Considering the fact that immigration policies in the US and some European countries have become stricter in the last couple of years, Dubai is a great alternate option,” Dr. Cedwyn Fernandes, director of Middlesex University Dubai, told Arab News.

“For most nationalities, a student visa is issued within two weeks, and the rejection rate is negligible.”

He said the UAE has emerged as one of the most important educational hubs in the world, and hosts around 27 international branch campuses from 12 countries the highest number of international campuses in any country.

“As the host of such a wide range of internationally renowned branch campuses, the UAE attracts students from South Asia and surrounding Arab countries,” Fernandes added.

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