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What was the outbound student mobility ratio for Emirati nationals studying abroad in 2016?
What was the percentage of Emirati students studying in the U.K. in 2016?
30%
The female literacy rate in 2005 stood at 97%, higher than the current global average of ___.
86%
The Ministry of Education (MOE) is responsible for licensing and regulating all higher education institutions in the UAE.
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What are the four tiers that the UAE education system is divided into?
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What percentage of students were enrolled in private sector schools in the UAE in 2015?
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Public schools in the UAE have a higher student per teacher ratio than private schools.
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In 2016, the American University of Sharjah had __% of its student body consisting of international students.
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Match the following majors with their respective number of students:
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What was the total number of international degree-seeking students in the UAE in 2016?
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Study Notes
History of Education in the UAE
- Education in the UAE began with Kutab or Mutawa' schools, teaching Arabic and Quran
- Semi-structured schools (1903-1953) taught Arabic, Quran, and math
- Structured education (1953-1971) introduced modern education, with support from Kuwait, Egypt, Qatar, and Bahrain
- Modern education (1971-present) has seen significant growth and development
Education System in the UAE
- The education system is divided into four tiers: Kindergarten (KG 1 and KG 2), Primary School (Grades 1-6), Preparatory Stage (Grades 7-9), and Secondary School (Grades 9-12)
- Schools can be either public or private
Private Schools in the K-12 System
- Enrollment in private sector schools is high, with around 70% of students enrolled in private schools in 2015
- Private school enrollments have grown steadily over the years, with an annual growth rate of 7%
Student and Teacher Statistics
- In 2019/2020, there were approximately 1,099,331 students and 72,022 teachers in the UAE
- Private schools accounted for around 74% of students and 71% of teachers
Education Spending
- Despite fiscal pressures, education spending in the UAE is high, with around 1.6% of GDP spent on education
- Actual spending per public-sector student is above the OECD average
- Education spending has increased in recent years, with around 20.5% of the federal government's budget dedicated to education
Higher Education in the UAE
- The number of international degree-seeking students in the UAE has increased significantly, with around 77,463 students in 2016
- The UAE has a high outbound student mobility ratio, with around 7.1% of Emirati nationals studying abroad
- Popular destinations for Emirati students include the UK, US, India, Australia, Oman, and Germany
Public and Private Higher Education Institutions
- There are three federal public higher education institutions: UAE University, Zayed University, and the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT)
- Private higher education institutions are mainly for-profit, with around 70% located in Abu Dhabi and Dubai
- The majority of students at private institutions are expatriates and international students
Transnational Education in the UAE
- The UAE is a hub for transnational education, with around 39 institutions and 24 foreign branch campuses in Dubai alone
- International universities operating in the UAE include the University of Wollongong, New York Institute of Technology, and Heriot-Watt University
International University Rankings
- Emirati universities are well-represented in international university rankings, with Khalifa University ranked second in the Arab world
- Other top-ranked Emirati institutions include UAE University, American University of Sharjah, and the University of Sharjah
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Learn about the evolution of education in the UAE, from traditional Kutab schools to modern education system, including its development and growth over the years.
