UAE Global Education Expo 2026 brings international universities to Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Explore study destinations, courses and admissions directly with university representatives this August
DUBAI/ABU DHABI – Students and parents in the UAE will have the opportunity to meet representatives from international universities and explore overseas higher education options at the Global Education Expo 2026 this August.
Organised by Qadri International Educational Consultancy, the event will take place in Dubai on August 15 and Abu Dhabi on August 16. The consultancy has four decades of experience supporting students from the GCC in pursuing higher education internationally.
The expo is designed to give students and families direct access to university representatives, allowing them to explore study destinations, programmes and admission opportunities without having to travel abroad at the initial stage of their search.
Global Education Expo 2026
The Dubai event will be held on August 15 at Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road from 4pm to 9pm. The Abu Dhabi event will take place on August 16 at Millennium Downtown Abu Dhabi on Sheikh Hamdan Street, also from 4pm to 9pm.
The Global Education Expo will feature universities from Europe and other emerging international education destinations. Participating institutions will offer internationally recognised programmes, English-taught courses and competitive tuition fees across a range of academic fields.
Students will be able to explore opportunities in Medicine, Dentistry, Engineering, Computing, Business and other disciplines. The event also provides an opportunity to speak directly with university officials and ask questions about admission requirements, accreditation, tuition fees, programmes, curriculum, student life and career opportunities.
Personalised advice
The expo will also offer students the opportunity to discuss their academic interests and future plans with university representatives while receiving guidance from the Qadri International team.
The event is aimed particularly at high school students considering undergraduate studies in 2027 or later, parents and guardians planning their children's education abroad, school counsellors and educators, and students seeking internationally recognised and affordable study options.
Students interested in universities that are still accepting applications for the 2026 intake can also use the expo to explore available opportunities.
With 40 years of experience in international education consultancy, Qadri International Educational Consultancy has supported thousands of students seeking higher education abroad. Over the years, it has developed relationships with universities across multiple countries and helped students explore opportunities in fields including medicine, engineering, business and computing.
The consultancy's CEO, Dr Muhammad Yousuf Qadri, said its longstanding relationships with universities around the world allow it to bring international education opportunities directly to students and families in the UAE.
The expo is intended to give students an opportunity to compare universities, ask questions and learn more about potential study destinations before making decisions about their higher education.
Direct access
By bringing universities and prospective students together in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the Global Education Expo 2026 will allow families to begin conversations with international institutions without travelling overseas.
The event is open to students, parents, guardians, school counsellors and educators, with entry free for visitors.