UK tops list of higher education destinations: EDUKEX 2015

The 14th edition of the Education UK Exhibition 2015 (EDUKEX) was inaugurated today (Tuesday, 10 November) at Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi by HE Mr. Philip Parham CMG, British Ambassador to the UAE. The one-day event in Abu Dhabi will move to Dubai for two days on November 11 and 12 at Dubai World Trade Centre, Al Multaqa Ballroom from 5:00 to 9:00pm.

Held across the region, the British Council annually organises EDUKEX in two stops over three days in the UAE. According to Marc Jessel, Director of the British Council in the UAE, the UK remains the top higher education destination for UAE-resident students, despite the variety of higher education options available locally and internationally.

“UK Education has always been a coveted option for students, mainly the Emiratis,” said Jessel during the inauguration ceremony in Abu Dhabi. “Recent generations of nationals in the UAE as well as other expatriates understand the importance of a prestigious degree from the UK for building their careers.”

“Holders of a degree from the UK have better opportunities to get well-paid jobs in prestigious organisations. EDUKEX helps students and their parents to fully understand all the requirements of study, living and visa logistics,”

The exhibition annually hold sessions to update students on all the requirements pertaining to accommodation, the culture of UK community, financial aid, and make the visa issuing steps much easier and quicker.

British Council IELTS is supporting the 14th edition of EDUKEX as a Gold Sponsor. The Examination Management in the British Council will be present onsite to facilitate candidates understand the importance of undertaking the IELTS exams before leaving to the UK. 

According to studies, several UK universities have been ranked among the world’s top 10 universities annually, and this prompts many students to visit EDUKEX and interact with representatives of these universities, and try to secure their place for undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. The Dubai exhibition which features a large number of universities will be open between 05:00pm and 09:00pm.

EDUKEX is part of British Council’s initiatives to enhance cultural and educational relations between the UAE and UK. The main objective of EDUKEX is to raise awareness of the quality of UK education and the extensive choice of courses and institutions on offer at every academic level.