More than 35 universities and education providers from the UAE and abroad will gather in Dubai next month for the 10th edition of Gulf News Edufair. The three-day event runs from May 8 to 10 at The H Hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road, offering students, parents, and working professionals access to over 1,500 undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional programmes across a wide range of disciplines. Attendance is free with advance registration.
The fair brings together institutions alongside career service providers, study abroad specialists, and immigration consultants. Confirmed exhibitors include Amity University Dubai, BITS Pilani Dubai Campus, Canadian University Dubai, De Montfort University Dubai, Gulf Medical University, Heriot-Watt University Dubai, Manipal Academy of Higher Education Dubai, Middlesex University Dubai, SP Jain School of Global Management, University of Birmingham Dubai, University of West London, and others. Y-Axis is the Platinum Sponsor, with ACCA serving as Knowledge Partner.
Edufair Dubai 2026 Programme: AI, Engineering, and Global Careers
Seminars and workshops run across all three days, covering AI as a learning tool, internship strategies, networking, and employability after graduation. Additional sessions address digital transformation in higher education and admission pathways into competitive global universities.
BITS Pilani Dubai Campus will present undergraduate programmes in engineering, computer science, and business, including specialisations in Chemical Engineering with Energy, Environment and Sustainability, Mechanical Engineering with Aerospace, and Robotics and Industrial Automation.
The University of West London’s RAK campus will showcase programmes in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data science, computer science, business, and ACCA-accredited accounting and finance, along with MBA and specialised MSc options. Canadian University Dubai will present offerings across business, engineering and computing, public health and psychology, architecture and interior design, and communication and creative industries.
AURAK will highlight programmes in computer science, AI, sustainable engineering, biotechnology, and business administration, as well as a micro-credentials initiative that integrates industry certifications into its degree programmes.
DeMont Institute of Management and Technology will showcase KHDA-permitted, UK-awarded Pearson BTEC Foundation and HND programmes spanning cybersecurity, computing, fashion, psychology, HR, and business, alongside NCFE CACHE teacher training courses.
How to Attend Edufair Dubai and What to Expect
International education is a major focus at this year’s fair. Study abroad consultants and immigration experts will be present to provide guidance on universities in the UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, Ireland, and the United States, covering admissions, scholarships, visa processes, and post-study work options.
Admissions teams from participating institutions will be available for on-the-spot application reviews and, in some cases, conditional offers. Several universities are also offering Edufair-specific scholarships, fee waivers, and grants. The venue offers free valet parking, and The H Hotel is accessible from Dubai World Trade Centre Metro Station.
Edufair Abu Dhabi follows on May 16 to 17 at the Radisson Blu Hotel and Resort, Abu Dhabi
