Designed for students, parents, and schools supporting young people, this live webinar unpacks the diverse and competitive world of Middle Eastern university admissions. Learn about varying application systems, grade expectations, extracurricular evaluation, scholarships, key deadlines and more.
Everything Parents Need to Know About Middle Eastern University Applications
Join David Hawkins, Founder of The University Guys, on Tuesday 19th May from 6:00-6:45pm GMT as he shares insider strategies and answers your questions live on applying to and standing out when applying to universities across the Middle East.
Introduction
Government-funded programmes and unique cultural experiences await in one of the world’s most dynamic regions. Universities in the Middle East—including world-class institutions in the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and beyond—are highly international, rapidly expanding, and increasingly competitive.
Application systems vary widely, from direct applications and U.S.-style systems to rolling admissions, programme-specific criteria, interviews, and English-language requirements. You may question:
- What grades are required?
- How are extracurriculars evaluated?
- How competitive are top regional universities?
- What are the key deadlines?
This 30-minute webinar followed by a live Q&A, will give you clarity, structure, and expert guidance on how to navigate the diverse admissions processes across the Middle East.
Led by David Hawkins, this webinar draws on his extensive experience guiding families through admissions across the Middle East. David shares practical strategies for parents to understand application systems, grade expectations, and evaluation criteria, helping students build competitive applications and seize unique opportunities in the region.
What We Will Cover
- Admissions systems across the region, including direct applications, U.S.-influenced systems, rolling admissions, and portfolio-based programmes.
- Academic requirements: Grade expectations for IB, A-levels, APs, and other curricula.
- How universities evaluate extracurricular involvement, leadership, and personal statements.
- Scholarship opportunities, including government-funded programmes, merit awards, and institutional funding.
- Insights into the growth and competitiveness of universities in the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.
About David Hawkins
David Hawkins, Founder of The University Guys, is the only Certified Educational Planner in the UK— one of fewer than 300 globally with this top-level university admissions advising qualification. He has extensive experience guiding families through the diverse and complex world of European higher education and understands the nuances of each country’s application process.
Why Attend?
This isn’t just a lecture—it’s a chance to ask your questions live and get advice that saves time, stress, and uncertainty. If you’re serious about having the competitive edge in admissions within the Middle East, this is the session you can’t afford to miss.