About Dubai

Study in one of the world's most dynamic cities.

AUE is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates: a global hub for business, culture and education, with year-round sunshine, a safe and welcoming environment, and a community drawn from every corner of the world.

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In numbers

Dubai at a glance

Population

4.8 million (2026)

Visitors

19.59 million in 2025

Universities

41 private (KHDA)

Students

42,000+ in private HE

Why Dubai

A city built for ambition

Studying in Dubai means building your career in a city the world does business with.

Lifestyle

Sunshine, sea and desert

Year-round sunshine, beaches and desert landscapes sit alongside heritage districts, world-class malls, dining and entertainment.

Business

A global business hub

Multinational companies run regional headquarters here, and new businesses open every day. The Dubai Economic Agenda D33 aims to double the size of the economy by 2033.

Community

A truly international city

Residents from more than 200 nationalities call Dubai home, with communities, clubs and events for almost every country and interest.

Growth

One of the fastest-growing cities

Dubai's population passed 4.8 million in September 2026, adding more than 226,000 residents since January.

Tourism

19.59 million visitors

Dubai welcomed a record 19.59 million international overnight visitors in 2025, its third record year in a row.

Hospitality

Safe and welcoming

Known for its safety and the warm hospitality of Emirati culture, Dubai is an easy place for students and families to settle in.

Higher education

A growing destination for students

Dubai is now one of the region's leading study destinations, and AUE is proud to be part of it.

2024–25

41 private institutions

Dubai's KHDA regulates 41 private higher education institutions, 37 of them international campuses, offering more than 700 programs.

Record enrolment

42,026 students

Enrolment grew 20% in 2024–25. International students make up 35% of all students, up 29% in a year.

Federal accreditation

AUE in Dubai

AUE is licensed by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and its programs are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation. We are proud to help develop graduates who will shape Dubai's future and the wider world.

Sources: Dubai Data and Statistics Establishment (September 2026); Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (2025 annual figures); Knowledge and Human Development Authority (2024–25 academic year).

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