Exploring international education in the MENA region: Growth markets and regional trends
The Middle East and North Africa region is emerging as a significant global hub for higher education, driven by ambitious investments, innovative strategies, and robust regional collaboration.
Based on the last 24 months of Studyportals data, there are 78 institutions across 12 destinations in the region that offer either a Bachelor, Master, or PhD English-taught programme. However, as the visual below details, the demand (i.e. pageviews) generated by prospective students is strongly focused on the United Arab Emirates.
From January 14-16, 2025, Director of Higher Education Development for the Studyportals` @Analytics and Consulting Team, Dr. @Mathias Falkenstein, attended the following events in Dubai:
- The AACSB Middle East and North Africa Conference;
- The Times Higher Education Business School Showcase at the University of Dubai;
- A report launch event by British Council at Middlesex University Dubai.
These events underscored the pivotal role of data-driven insights in navigating this dynamic landscape and identifying opportunities for growth and innovation.
