United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates

Map of United Arab EmiratesFlag of the United Arab Emirates

The University of Bedfordshire has been actively marketing its programmes in the UAE for over 10 years. There are several UAE students studying at undergraduate, postgraduate and research levels at the University of Bedfordshire.

Whilst the majority of UAE students opt to study postgraduate programmes, there is a growing demand for undergraduate study, especially among students who seek advance standing through credit transfers.


There are a number of reasons why many UAE students choose to study at the University of Bedfordshire. They are:

  • Very competitive fees
  • Close proximity to central London and London Luton Airport (A key centre for low cost European travel)
  • Excellence ratings for teaching quality
  • Wide range of computing programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
  • Scholarships for students from UAE
  • Multicultural and lively towns, very welcoming to international students
  • Wide choice of campus and private accommodation available
  • Excellent opportunities for part time jobs

Find out what our current UAE students Khaled Al Mazrooei and Tariq Al Marzouqi think.

The University of Bedfordshire is pleased to announce a new agreement with Preston University, Ajman. These links will take the form of joint delivery of academic programmes, credit transfer arrangements and student / staff exchanges and career developments. Under this agreement students will be able to study for our undergraduate programmes at Preston University, Ajman Campus in one of the following subject areas:

  • Business
  • IT
  • Interior Design
  • Fashion Design 

To find out more about our collaborative links with Indian institutions, please visit the UAE collaboration page 

International Office - UAE team contacts

The UAE team is here to help you and offers a comprehensive 'one stop' service to students from UAE.

Our role includes:

  • Advice and counselling for you and your parents on all aspects of study in Bedfordshire including courses, tuition fees and available scholarships and making an application to study with us;
  • Information and practical details about living in Bedfordshire including finding somewhere to live, how to get here and what happens when you arrive;
  • Answering your questions about the towns of Bedford and Luton and student life here;
  • Providing opportunities to meet a member of staff when they visit UAE to get information and advice on your application to the University of Bedfordshire.

You may have already met us during one of the many visits we make to UAE throughout the year. If you haven't met us yet, then we hope you will.

Please contact the UAE team with any questions you have about living and studying in Bedfordshire.

E: nasir.ahmed@beds.ac.uk

Acknowledgement: flag and map courtesy of The World Factbook

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