More than 1,300 UAE students attend day 1 of Gulf News Edufair in Dubai

More than 1,300 UAE students attend day 1 of Gulf News Edufair in Dubai

“Events like Edufair provide a platform for students to compare various institutions, keeping in mind factors like tuition fees, location of the university and available courses. Such fairs undoubtedly benefit students by offering numerous options in one place,” said Rajani Jaswal, Teacher and well-being coordinator, Springdales School Dubai, adding, “In our school, many students are opting for biosciences, while others are showing interest in technology and science courses. There's also a noticeable shift towards mass media and communication studies.”

During their visit to Edufair, students interacted with university representatives at their respective booths, engaging in discussions with admission officers on a wide range of higher education pathways. They were thrilled to connect with institutions offering study abroad options.

“I am looking to pursue medical studies after graduating from school. Edufair has a number of exhibitors, such as RAKMHSU and GMU, showcasing courses in healthcare in the UAE. I am also happy to explore options for medical studies abroad, especially in European countries,” said Kaveen Prasad, grade 12 student at ASPAM IIS.

Aditya Sujith, Grade 12 student at DPS Sharjah found these interactions very helpful in planning his higher education journey. “I am planning to study computer engineering in the UAE