education: InoculatIon agaInst dIsruptIon

the uaE has a host of foreign and homegrown institutions that offer a range of bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes and give students a flying start to their careers

Education is an inoculation against any sort of disruption that life may throw at you. Various international studies over the years have proven the positive effects of higher education. Education, especially obtained through bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes, allows holistic development of mind, makes it resilient, and equips it to see the world in a different light.

Rightly so, parents and students in the UAE much appreciate the need and importance of such degree programmes, and invest heavily in obtaining the right kind of education. However, when it is time to make the decision on where to study, several factors come into play such as the choice of course, annual tuition fees and sundry expenses. Home to a large number of foreign campuses and well renowned homegrown institutions, colleges in the UAE offer a wide range of choices.

UAE University, for instance, consistently ranks among the top in the Arab world and in the emirates. The American University, Zayed University, and the British University, on the other hand, are equally popular and rank high in the UAE. Guidance from experts

From established degrees to newfound career choices in different industries, students can find a bachelor’s or a master’s degree of their choice here. Nonetheless, if there are any ambiguities or any sort of doubts regarding the prospects of a course or its importance in industry, seeking advice from professionals is always a good solution. Get in touch with any career counsellor, or write to education experts in newspapers and magazines for expert opinion. A little bit of talking always clears doubts and brings in a fresh perspective. costs involved

The benefits of pursuing a bachelor’s and master’s degree in the UAE are countless. Firstly, in terms of monetary costs it is way cheaper to get a degree here than to hop on a plane and fly thousands of miles away to spend a few years outside. Students studying in the UAE on an average spend around $14,000 (tad above Dh51,000) per year on college education.

Besides the monetary bit, students studying here are more attuned with the expectations of the job market and get to know the industry firsthand through internship programmes while in college. Working at a firm during college years sure gives an edge in terms of contacts and work experience. It also aids in landing a job faster, and in most cases, gives students a flying start to their careers too. Conversely, getting a degree in a foreign land and then looking for work opportunities in the UAE can sometimes be daunting and time consuming. expenses of studyinG abroad

In contrast, if you plan to study abroad the costs are much higher. As per a recently published report by HSBC bank — The Value of Education: Foundations for the Future — parents in the UAE dish out $18,360 (Dh67,439) annually on an average on a university degree. This is more than 140 per cent of the average global expenditure of around $7,600 (around Dh28,000) undertaken by parents elsewhere; thus making UAE parents the biggest spenders of all.

Wherever you plan to study, we suggest researching the options well and weighing all pros and