Dubai Grants Licenses to 16 International Universities

In a move to further strengthen Dubai's educational landscape, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has granted licenses to 16 prestigious international universities. This initiative, in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, aligns with the goals of the UAE's Education Strategy 2033.

The newly licensed institutions are:

  1. The University of Manchester
  2. Louis
  3. Hult International Business School
  4. Scie University College
  5. Middlesex University Dubai
  6. Esmod Dubai
  7. University of Europe for Applied Sciences
  8. BITS Pilani Dubai Campus
  9. Murdoch University
  10. Georgetown University
  11. Skema Business School
  12. ESCP Business School
  13. University of Bradford
  14. Manipal Academy of Higher Education
  15. Curtin University
  16. De Montfort University Leicester

This move is part of the broader strategy to position Dubai as a global hub for higher education, attracting international students and renowned universities. It also supports the UAE's mission to become a leading center for innovation and educational excellence by 2033.

News Source: Khaleej Times