Dubai to welcome 26 new private education institutions in 2026-27
Summary
Dubai will add 26 new private education institutions during the 2026-27 academic year, expanding options across the emirate. Two globally recognised universities will also open or launch programmes: the American University of Beirut’s Dubai campus in September 2026 and Peking University HSBC Business School’s MBA and EMBA programmes in January 2027. Eleven higher education institutions opened in Dubai over the past three years, alongside 29% enrolment growth.
Why it matters
Families and students will have more private education and higher education options in Dubai, while postgraduate applicants will gain access to new MBA and EMBA programmes from January 2027.
Dubai / UAE impact
The expansion strengthens Dubai’s education infrastructure and may provide residents, visitors and businesses with broader access to schools, universities and research opportunities within the emirate.
Dubai’s private education sector continues to grow, with 26 new private education institutions set to open during the 2026-27 academic year. Higher education choices will also be strengthened with the opening of two globally recognised universities. Peking University HSBC Business School will launch