More UAE varsities now offer travel opportunities for students, say experts

More UAE varsities now offer travel opportunities for students, say experts

KT UniExpo visitors are able to get some advice on how to study abroad and how to secure local or international sponsorships

Published: Fri 7 Oct 2022, 7:12 PM Last updated: Fri 7 Oct 2022, 7:53 PM

A new trend is emerging in the UAE's higher education sector: More universities are now offering "multi-city, study-abroad options", allowing students to travel as part of their course requirements, experts have said.

Varsities have become more creative in putting together study-abroad programmes for students who are raring to try new things and experience cultures around the world, according to educators who spoke at the fourth edition of KT UniExpo.

"I am not talking about travelling as a hobby, being adventurous, loving to see new people, new countries, new cuisines and new cultures. To be a student exploring this multi-city option is very different and important. That's exactly why many universities...are providing this option of international travel and study tours," said Zawahar Siddique, dean and head of blended learning, Westford University College says, “

The whole purpose is not just about fun and adventure, he said. For some universities, it is part of the curriculum, while for others, it is an option.

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