Students Shortlisting Universities Can Meet Institutions Directly to Explore Courses, Admission Requirements and Career Opportunities.
Students and parents across the UAE can explore higher education opportunities from around the world in one place as KT UniExpo opens in Dubai today, bringing together more than 35 universities and educational institutions for its 10th edition.
The two-day event, being held at Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road, gives students and families the opportunity to meet university representatives, admissions specialists and career guidance professionals directly as they consider their higher education choices.
Participating institutions come from the UAE, UK, US, Canada, India, Australia and Europe, offering programmes across a wide range of fields. These include artificial intelligence, data science, medicine, aviation engineering, business, finance, media and design.
For families, the expo goes beyond simply selecting a university. Visitors can learn more about admission criteria, scholarships, financial aid, visa options and the career prospects associated with different degree programmes.
The event was inaugurated by Khaleej Times Chief Content Officer Ted Kemp and Abdallah Muhana, Senior Vice President and Head of Education Solutions at RAKBANK UAE.
Kemp said the expo reflects Khaleej Times’ broader role in bringing together the education community at a time when the UAE is increasingly emerging both as a destination for international students and as a gateway for UAE-based students seeking opportunities overseas.
He said Khaleej Times’ role in education extends to serving students, parents and the wider community. While education is centred on developing young minds, he noted that it is also a major sector in its own right, with the UAE establishing itself as a global hub for learning and opportunity.
Kemp highlighted the two-way movement of students, with young people in the UAE considering universities abroad while growing numbers of international students are exploring higher education opportunities within the Emirates.
He said this exchange of students, ideas and opportunities reflects the wider dynamism of the UAE, with the education sector playing an increasingly important role in that growth.
From artificial intelligence to medicine and design
For students starting to shortlist universities, the expo provides an opportunity to go beyond online research and speak directly with institutions about degree programmes, admission requirements and potential career pathways.
Families considering overseas education can also seek guidance on practical considerations including tuition fees, scholarships, financial aid, visas and accommodation.
Abdallah Muhana Jamil Muhana, Senior Vice President and Head of Skiply Program & Education Solutions at Skiply, said financial and support services are becoming an increasingly important part of the education journey, particularly for students planning to study overseas.
He highlighted Skiply’s education ecosystem, powered by RAKBANK, which is designed to connect parents, students and universities through a dedicated platform and range of services.
Muhana said the Skiply platform also enables families to manage education-related payments, including the option to spread costs through instalment plans.
Through the Skiply app, parents can select a university and make payments digitally, while RAKBANK cardholders can pay tuition fees in instalments with zero per cent fees, he said.
For families whose children are planning to study overseas, Muhana said the support available goes beyond tuition payments.
He added that students pursuing study-abroad programmes can access assistance with visa services and accommodation, while tuition payments can also be managed through Flywire, powered by RAKBANK.
A one-stop platform for students and parents
The expo comes as students increasingly explore degrees connected to emerging industries alongside more traditional academic disciplines.
Visitors can speak directly with university representatives, compare courses and discuss academic goals and study plans on a one-to-one basis.
The event is particularly useful for high school students preparing for undergraduate studies, as well as parents and families beginning the process of researching and shortlisting universities.
By bringing universities, admissions specialists and education support services together under one roof, the expo provides students and parents with a central platform to explore academic options, understand practical requirements and make more informed decisions about higher education.
With students now able to choose from an increasingly wide range of universities worldwide, KT UniExpo aims to bring essential information together in one place, covering academic programmes, admissions requirements, tuition costs, scholarships and potential career pathways.
Over the years, the event has grown into a platform connecting UAE-based students and families directly with universities, admissions specialists and education professionals as they evaluate their higher education options.
Admission to KT UniExpo is free, with the event running from 8am to 6pm at Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai.
Visitors can register, explore sponsorship opportunities and find further information through the official KT UniExpo website or by contacting the event organisers.
