Why Parents Of College-Bound Students Won't Want To Miss Najah Expo

Renowned education events Najah Expo Abu Dhabi and Najah Expo Dubai are set to return for their 16th year in October this year. Both will showcase higher education options, both internationally and within the United Arab Emirates, from the most excellent institutions.

Here, we explore what parents of teens and young adults can expect to gain from these events and why they’re unmissable for any parent of a child looking to acquire higher education in the UAE or elsewhere in the next few years.

What is the Najah Expo?

Najah Expo is a world-class higher education event held in both Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Its aim is to provide the ultimate platform for students and parents to interact with higher education institutions from all over the world, as well as local ones. Attending either of the events will allow you to explore all your child’s options in greater detail, engage in informative conversations with university and college representatives, and identify the best educational pathways available.

This year, Najah Expo will be held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC) from 16 to 18 October 2022. It will then move to the Dubai World Trade Center where you can visit between 23 and 25 October 2022.

Who should attend and why?

Najah Expo is relevant to you if you are:

• A parent of a student expecting or hoping to obtain higher education in the next few years, either in the UAE or elsewhere
• A student looking to explore their higher education options
• A graduate looking to learn more about postgraduate options
• Teachers and counselors in high schools and secondary education institutions.

Here’s why you should make time to attend:

1. Learn all you need to know about higher education in the UAE and beyond

At Najah Expo, you can view presentations, attend seminars and speak to higher education representatives. Here’s what they’ll be sharing there:

• The institution and what it has to offer students
• Their range of courses
• Scholarship opportunities
• Language requirements, i.e. IELTS
• Career opportunities after graduation
• The lifestyle on campus
• Fees and funding
• Visas and travel
• The application and admissions process, and more

2. Meet representatives of universities from all over the world

Najah Expo brings together many leading institutions from around the globe, all under one roof. It is highly diverse: explore what it’s like to study in Europe or Asia, what college life is like in the USA, and the benefits of studying locally in the Middle East.

There are likely to be some incredible opportunities available to your child. Having so many institutions represented at Najah Expo presents an exclusive opportunity to learn about other different higher education pathways in one convenient location.

3. Ask questions and have valuable discussions

This is an interactive event and your questions are very much welcome. As well as talking to representatives from the universities and colleges present, you can meet other parents and share information and ideas.

You can expect a welcoming and friendly environment. You’ll leave with all your and your child’s queries answered and a much clearer picture of what the future might look like. 

4. Get your child inspired

Whether your child is interested in studying art, sciences, medicine, business, engineering or something else, you can expect to see high-caliber institutions offering a range of courses or programs at Najah Expo.

If your child is not yet sure, there’ll be so much happening at Najah Expo that they can’t help but be inspired. Help your child find their dream course at their dream university by attending this unmissable event.

5. Have fun

Both the Dubai World Trade Center and ADNEC are best-in-class event venues. With plenty of restaurants and cafes onsite, your trip to Najah Expo is sure to be both an informative and fun outing for the entire family. Spend time talking through all the inspiration over a meal or tasty snack.

What’s on this year?

If you’ve already been to the Najah Expo in the past, you’ll know that every year you can expect to see exhibitions, showcases, talks and more from at least 150 world-class universities. As always, Najah Expo expects to present higher education representatives from at least twenty countries this year. 

In 2022, Najah Expo will present universities from the UAE, USA, Canada, Australia, the UK, Germany, Spain, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Malaysia and many others.  You can find out about top-notch courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. As well as having plenty of exhibitors to talk with, there will be many informative seminar sessions to choose from too. Be sure to check the schedule nearer the time. 

Expect competitions and the chance to win amazing prizes too. At the 2021 Najah Expos, an iPhone 13 Pro Max was up for grabs, for example.

Najah Expo Dubai and Najah Expo Abu Dhabi are really unmissable events for anyone looking at college and university options for the near future.