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Important Factors About How to Choose a University for Graduate School

Important Factors About How to Choose a University for Graduate School

Once a person decides to pursue a graduate degree, the next step will be to decide which university they wish to attend. In the UAE, there are more than 50 universities with master’s degree programs accredited by the Ministry of Education. Some factors, such as geographical location and/or financial support, are very important. However, once applicants have narrowed their choices, how will they know which one to choose? It will come down to the people, the program, and the place.

First, the quality of a university will be partly determined by the quality of its faculty. One should research the expertise and the professional experience of faculty. Graduate students should benefit from well-known faculty in their field through their research and their professional network. At Zayed University, graduate students enrolled in our Master’ in Diplomacy and International Affairs are taught former diplomats from South Africa and Thailand. Students in our Master of Science in Information Technology are taught by award winning faculty who innovate through their lab-based research and patents. Our low faculty to student ratio gives students, not only accessibility to faculty, but the opportunity to create close relationships by working on research projects and other professional experiences.

People wanting to start graduate school should also research the programs offered by the university. Each university will have a unique set of required and elective courses for their programs. For example, if one is interested in a degree in finance, they need to see if the coursework will focus more on banking or accounting or investing. Zayed University’s Master of Science in Finance takes a more general approach and prepares students for successful positions in banking, investment and asset management or any finance position in a corporation. In our Master of Arts in Communication, graduate students can choose to specialize in either Strategic Public Relations or Tourism and Cultural Communication.

Finally, the reputation of the university will strongly influence a person’s choice for graduate school. Zayed University’s reputation is based on its legacy and its quality with multiple accreditations. Named after the founder of the UAE, Zayed University has educated many government and industry leaders in the field of business, communication, diplomacy, law, education and information technology. Our multiple accreditations provide graduate students the assurance that their master’s degree will be recognized in the UAE and abroad. All our programs are accredited by the Ministry of Education which will ensure that our master’s degrees will receive equivalency in the UAE. As Zayed University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education in the United States, our master’s degrees will also be recognized in the US. The EMBA and the Master of Science in finance are accredited by AACSB and, as such, are recognized internationally.

Pursuing a graduate education is a hard decision. Future graduate students need to find the right university as they are committing to spending time and money. By doing the research on who will teach them, what courses they will take, and what is the quality assurance of their degree, individuals will be able to take their first step toward their personal and professional growth.

For more details on Zayed University’s graduate program admission requirements, please contact the Deanship of Graduate Studies at +971-2-599-3605 or visit the website 

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