International Education Show will be held 11 to 13 Oct 2026 in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. International Education Show continues as a dynamic platform that brings together students, parents, educators, and global institutions to explore the latest pathways in learning and academic advancement. Designed for those seeking quality schooling, higher education options, and professional development, the event offers direct access to universities, training centers, and innovators shaping the future of education. Its value lies in the diversity of exhibitors, personalized guidance, and hands-on insights into admissions, programs, and emerging qualifications. Highlighting key trends such as digital learning, skill-based education, sustainable development, and technology-driven teaching, the show serves as a bridge between ambition and opportunity, helping attendees make informed decisions in an evolving educational landscape. International Education Show is an event and I like events...
Riding on the booming education sector, the International Education Show has become the most popular higher education event in the country and the region.
In fact the show is eagerly awaited by the student community since higher education is now a major driver of economic competitiveness in an increasingly knowledge-driven economy.
The show will be the best platform for educational institutions from across the region and world to spot the brightest talents who are willing to pursue higher studies in a variety of specializations in reputable institutions in different cities and countries.
FACTS AND FIGURES
The UAE has the highest number of international schools in the region, and the second highest in the world, at 624.
UAE to invest Dh5bn in school system overhaul over six years.
Dubai’s international higher education institutions reported annual enrolment growth of 3.6 per cent, with more than 29,000 students currently enrolled in university programmes.
Around 13,480 UAE students are studying abroad at international universities.
The number of K12 students in the GCC is said to be around 16.3 million.
By 2030, countries in MENA will see a 23 per cent increase in school-age population, resulting in the need for approximately 25 million additional students to be accommodated in the education systems.
The 18th International Education Show will give you a great opportunity to present your higher education programmes, scholarships, admission details and key information about life as a student at your institution to thousands of students from across the region.
It attracts tens of thousands of students and their parents because the show offers the widest choice of under-graduate, post-graduate, professional and vocational courses in disciplines ranging from medicine to engineering and management to new-age study programmes.