The Education, Human Development, and Community Development Council Approves Criteria for Emirati Students Pursuing Higher Education Abroad

The Education, Human Development, and Community Development Council Approves Criteria for Emirati Students Pursuing Higher Education Abroad.

The criteria aim to enhance student’s competence and readiness to enter the job market, regulate international scholarship options in accordance with the UAE’s aspirations, national plans, and future developments.

Empower students to make well-informed decisions based on the criteria that ensure the quality of selected programs and academic institutions.

The decision includes that the institution must be ranked among the top 50 universities worldwide in the intended field of study.

If studying in the United States or Australia, the institution must be ranked among the top 100 universities in the intended field of study, and among the top 100 universities overall.

If studying in any other English-speaking country (excluding the USA and Australia), the institution must be ranked among the world’s top 200 universities in the chosen field and among the top 200 universities overall.

If studying in a non-English-speaking country, the institution must be ranked among the world’s top 300 universities in the chosen field and among the top 300 universities overall.

The decision also includes granting Emirati students currently studying abroad a one-year grace period to adjust their academic status.