University in Dubai: 3 new international campuses coming to the UAE
The Knowledge and Human Development Authority has revealed that the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad from India, the American University of Beirut and Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences will all open Dubai campuses for the 2025/26 academic year.
With vibrant nightlife, amazing weather and some of the world's top universities hosting campuses in the emirate, Dubai has everything a student could possibly want.
Dubai currently has 41 international higher education providers, 37 of which are international brand campuses, which offer a diverse range of academic programmes to meet the needs of learners.
The IIM Ahmedabad's business and management programme is ranked 27th in the global QS World University Rankings by subject, while the American University of Beirut ranks 237th overall.
Prestigious universities such as The University of Manchester, University of Birmingham and Curtin University all have international branches based in Dubai.
The city aims to become one of the world's top 10 global cities, with plans in place to have international students comprise 50 percent of the total number of students in higher education by 2033.
Three new international universities are set to open campuses in Dubai during the 2025-26 academic year, Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) said. The universities confirmed to begin operations include the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad from… pic.twitter.com/r7ipRHGqcI
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) July 2, 2025
Higher education institutions saw a record 20 percent increase in overall student enrolment and a 29 percent increase in international student enrolment in the last academic year.
A total of 42,026 students are now enrolled at 41 private higher education institutions in Dubai – the highest number to date.
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Dr. Wafi Dawood, CEO of the Strategic Development Sector at KHDA expanded on the aims of the Education 33 strategy.
He said: 'This initiative aligns with the social and economic goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, and the Education 33 Strategy, which represents a transformative vision for Dubai's education system.
'Our aim is to enhance the global competitiveness of Dubai's graduates, increase educational tourism tenfold by 2033, integrate a new generation of Emiratis into the workforce and future sectors, and contribute to doubling Dubai's economy over the next decade, positioning the city among the world's top three economic hubs.'
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