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Introduction:

The United Arab Emirates is a federation of seven emirates situated in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula in Southwest Asia. Situated on the Persian Gulf, UAE is bordered by Oman and Saudi Arabia and shares maritime boundaries with Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and Iran. Islam is the official religion, and Arabic is the official language of UAE. The largest emirate is Abu Dhabi and it accounts for 87 percent of UAE’s total area. The smallest emirate, Ajman, encompasses only 259 square kilometers.

Culture of UAE:

Traditionally, the people of Abu Dhabi are courteous, kind, friendly, and quite hospitable both in social matters and in business. Foreigners, especially tourists and visitors, are treated with generosity. Though, it is important to note that foreigners in UAE are expected to respect local customs, especially religious practice and abide by the law of the land. This is particularly apparent during Ramadan, the holy month of fasting, non-Muslim foreigners are expected to refrain from eating, drinking and smoking in public places during the hours of fasting.

Climate of UAE:

The United Arab Emirates has a sub-tropical arid climate; it tends to be warm in winter, with hot and humid conditions in the summer months. The sun shines all the year round in the UAE and makes it an ideal summer resort. During summer (April to September) the weather is hot (around 50 degrees C) and extremely humid. There can be occasional sandstorms from the desert and some winter mornings bring fog, although this usually dissipates quickly.

Education in UAE:

Higher Colleges of Technology were established in 1988. Located in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Al Ain, Ras al-Khaimah and Fujairah, these colleges prepare nationals for professional and technological careers in both government and private sectors. Since their foundation, the colleges have grown significantly, with staff and students increasing by about 30 per cent each year. The UAE has established an excellent and diversified system of higher education in a very short period. Nationals can attend either government institutions or a wide range of private institutions with international accreditation, which supplement the public sector.

Advantages of UAE:

The United Arab Emirates is home to a rich cultural heritage that has been strongly influenced by the resourcefulness of its people. Its deep-rooted Islamic Culture has helped UAE to maintain a strong bond with the rest of the Arab world. The government of UAE strives hard to ensure the preservation of UAE culture and tradition. The rich cultural heritage of the Emirates has always attracted tourists from all over the world. The culture of UAE is enriched with Islamic heritage and tradition.

Visa Procedures to UAE:

For those people who wish to pursue their studies in Higher Education, a student visa for UAE will be granted for the duration of the program, however long it lasts. International students being foreign nationals are required to have a residence permit to be eligible to continue their education in any educational institution of UAE.

In order to be granted a residence permit student must document:

• That they have been admitted to a higher educational program which has been approved by a state authority or which is offered by a publicly accredited institute of learning
• That student can support themselves for the duration of their stay in UAE. If they are to pay a tuition fee, they must document that they have paid the tuition fee for the first semester or year, instead of documenting that they can support themselves

After getting a residence permit, students can submit the application forms with the required documents and with the residence permit. The visa applications can be submitted at the UAE Visa Application Center at New Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata in accordance with the Jurisdiction specified.