This report is a comprehensive market research report on the tertiary or higher education sector in the GCC countries. GCC, or Gulf Cooperation Council, is a political and economic union of six Arab countries, namely — Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates (UAE). The report discusses the present as well as the forecasted market size of the higher education sector in these countries. It further talks about the trends that are taking place in the sector, as well as the key drivers, which will lead to the sector’s growth.

1. HIGHER EDUCATION IN GCC
COUNTRIES TO 2019 —
MARKET SIZE AND
INTELLIGENCE REPORT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
 Higher Education System in GCC Countries
o Higher Education System in Bahrain
o Higher Education System in Kuwait
o Higher Education System in Oman
o Higher Education System in Qatar
o Higher Education System in Saudi Arabia
o Higher Education System in UAE
 Current Size of Higher Education in GCC Countries
 Forecasted Size of Higher Education in GCC Countries
 Key Drivers to Growth of Higher Education in GCC
o Driver 1
o Driver 2
o Driver 3
o Driver 4
o Driver 5
 Key Trends in Higher Education in GCC
o Trend 1
o Trend 2
o Trend 3
o Trend 4
o Trend 5
 5 Forces Analysis for Higher Education in GCC
o Threat of New Competition
o Threat of Substitute Products and Services
o Bargaining Power of Buyers
o Bargaining Power of Suppliers
o Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

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 PEST Analysis of GCC Countries
o PEST Analysis — Bahrain
o PEST Analysis — Kuwait
o PEST Analysis — Oman
o PEST Analysis — Qatar
o PEST Analysis — Saudi Arabia
o PEST Analysis — UAE
 Major Educational Players in GCC Region
 Annexure

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LIST OF FIGURES
 Figure 1: Bahrain Enrollment in Higher Education — Public and Private Higher Education —
2014 (E)
 Figure 2: Bahrain Enrollment in Higher Education — Males and Females — 2014 (E)
 Figure 3: Bahrain Enrollment in Higher Education — Segregated on Basis of Subjects — 2014
(E)
 Figure 4: Kuwait Enrollment in Higher Education — Public and Private Higher Education —
2014 (E)
 Figure 5: Kuwait Enrollment in Higher Education — Males and Females — 2014 (E)
 Figure 6: Kuwait Enrollment in Higher Education — Segregated on Basis of Subjects — 2014
(E)
 Figure 7: Oman Enrollment in Higher Education — Public and Private Higher Education —
2014 (E)
 Figure 8: Oman Enrollment in Higher Education — Males and Females — 2014 (E)
 Figure 9: Oman Enrollment in Higher Education — Segregated on Basis of Subjects — 2014
(E)
 Figure 10: Qatar Enrollment in Higher Education — Public and Private Higher Education —
2014 (E)
 Figure 11: Qatar Enrollment in Higher Education — Males and Females — 2014 (E)
 Figure 12: Qatar Enrollment in Higher Education — Segregated on Basis of Subjects — 2014
(E)
 Figure 13: Saudi Arabia Enrollment in Higher Education — Public and Private Higher Education
— 2014 (E)
 Figure 14: Saudi Arabia Enrollment in Higher Education — Males and Females — 2014 (E)
 Figure 15: Saudi Arabia Enrollment in Higher Education — Segregated on Basis of Subjects —
2014 (E)

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 Figure 16: UAE Enrollment in Higher Education — Public and Private Higher Education — 2014
(E)
 Figure 17: UAE Enrollment in Higher Education — Males and Females — 2014 (E)
 Figure 18: UAE Enrollment in Higher Education — Segregated on Basis of Subjects — 2014 (E)
 Figure 19: Higher Education Sector in GCC Countries — Market Size — Public and Private
Higher Education
 Figure 20: Higher Education Sector in GCC Countries — Market Size — By Countries
 Figure 21: Higher Education Sector in GCC Countries — Market Size — Public and Private
higher Education — By Countries
 Figure 22: Forecasted Market Size of GCC’s Higher Education Sector — 2014(E)–2019(F)
 Figure 23: CAGR (%) of Higher Education Sector in GCC Countries — By Countries — 2014(E)–
2019(F)
 Figure 24: Yearly Growth rate (%) of Higher Education Sector in GCC Countries — By Countries
— 2015(F)–2019(F)
 Figure 25: Expenditure on Education by GCC Countries — % of Total Government Expenditure
 Figure 26: Population in GCC Countries — 2014(E) — 2019(F)
 Figure 27: % of Expatriate Population in GCC Countries
 Figure 28: Gross National Per-Capita Income of GCC Countries (Purchasing Power Parity)
 Figure 29: Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Growth in GCC Countries
 Figure 30: % of Higher Education Enrollment in Private Institutions in GCC Countries
 Figure 31: % of Female Students in Higher Education Enrollment in GCC Countries
 Figure 32: Five–forces Analysis of Higher Education Sector in GCC Countries
 Figure 33: Population of Bahrain — Nationals and Non–nationals –2014 (E)
 Figure 34: Population of Bahrain — Males and Females –2014 (E)
 Figure 35: Population of Kuwait — Nationals and Non–nationals –2014 (E)
 Figure 36: Population of Kuwait — Males and Females –2014 (E)
 Figure 37: Population of Oman — Nationals and Non–nationals –2014 (E)
 Figure 38: Population of Oman — Males and Females –2014 (E)

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 Figure 39: Population of Qatar — Nationals and Non–nationals –2014 (E)
 Figure 40: Population of Qatar — Males and Females –2014 (E)
 Figure 41: Population of Saudi Arabia — Nationals and Non–nationals –2014 (E)
 Figure 42: Population of Saudi Arabia — Males and Females –2014 (E)
 Figure 43: Population of UAE — Nationals and Non–nationals –2014 (E)
 Figure 44: Population of UAE — Males and Females –2014 (E)
 Figure 45: Gross Enrollment Ratio of Higher Education in GCC Countries
 Figure 46: Students per Teacher in Higher Education in GCC Countries

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ABOUT THE REPORT
This report is a comprehensive market research report on the tertiary or
higher education sector in the GCC countries. GCC, or Gulf Cooperation
Council, is a political and economic union of six Arab countries, namely —
Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates
(UAE).
The report discusses the present as well as the forecasted market size of
the higher education sector in these countries. It further talks about the
trends that are taking place in the sector, as well as the key drivers, which
will lead to the sector’s growth.
The reports covers a five–forces analysis of the higher education in GCC
region, followed by a comprehensive analysis of Political, Economic, Social
and Technological scenario of all the six GCC countries, in conjunction with
the higher education sector. The report further discusses the profile of key
players in education space.

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Market size of GCC’s higher education sector is estimated to be US$ XX
billion, at the end of 2014. XX% of the market comprises public higher
education, consisting of universities and higher education institutions run
by the governments of the GCC countries. On the other hand, private
higher education constitutes XX% of the market, having private and foreign
universities and higher education institutions.
XX% of the market is dominated by Saudi Arabia, followed by UAE and
Kuwait at XX% and XX% respectively. There were approximately XX million
higher education students in GCC countries, in 2014. Approximately XX%
of all the higher education students were in Saudi Arabia, followed by
Kuwait, Oman, and UAE with each comprising of approximately XX% of the
total higher education population of GCC countries.
The sector is witnessing several trends, such as increasing enrollment of
female students, and attraction toward private higher education. There is
also an increase in demand for higher education, due to increasing income
and consumption levels, and economic slowdown in other parts of the
world.

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Higher education sector in GCC countries is expected to grow at a
compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of XX% and reach US$XX billion by
2019. The growth will be supported by various drivers, such as increase in
higher education population and enrollment rates, increased government
expenditure, and use of technology.
Also, globalization of higher education will attract more students from
other countries, especially from Africa, to come to GCC countries to pursue
higher education.

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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
The market definitions used in the reports are the standard definitions
recognized by the industry. In this report, the market size of the tertiary or
higher education sector is defined as the sum total of core expenditure of
teaching students. For private higher education institutions, it includes the
fees paid by students. While for public universities and higher education
institutions, it includes the government expenditure per student, as well
as the tuition fee paid by the students.
Bases of all the figure are taken from the statistics provided by the
governments and ministries of the respective countries, as well as
prominent organizations such as the World Bank, International Monetary
Fund, UNESCO Institute of Statistics, World Factbook — CIA etc. The data
is further validated through credible analyst reports, white papers by
industry organizations, questioners and primary expert interviews.
The data does not include enrollment and expenditure figures on technical
and vocational education, unless specified in the report. It focuses only on
higher education.

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LIST OF ORGANIZATIONS MENTIONED IN THE
REPORT
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Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation
Al Jazeera Academy
Al Khaleej Training and Education
Al Najah Education Limited
Al-Jouf University
Alpen Capital
Al-Yamamah University
Amity University
Arabian Gulf University
Bahrain Polytechnic
Bisha University
Canadian university Dubai
College of Applied Sciences
College of Basic Education in PAAET
College of Health Sciences
Dar Al-Hekma University
Dubai College of Islamic and Arabic Studies
Education City
Edutech
Effat University
Groupe INSEEC
Hail University
Hamad bin Khalifa University
Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University
Higher Colleges of Technology
Higher Institute for Theater Arts
Higher Institute of Music Arts
Imam Muhammad Bin Saud Islamic
University
Injaz Oman
International Islamic University of Malaysia
IQ Education Consultants
Jazan University
Katara
King Abdulaziz University

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King Fahd University of Petroleum and
Minerals
King Faisal University
King Khaled University
Kuwait University
Majmaah University
Microsoft Corporation
Mohammad Bin Rashid University for
Medicine and Health Sciences
Murdoch University Dubai
Occidental Petroleum Qatar
Paris Dauphine University
Prince Salman University
Princess Nora Bint Abdul Rahman University
Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and
Community Development
Qatar Investment Authority
Qatar University
Rochester Institute of Technology Dubai
Royal University for Women
S.S. Lootah Group
SABIS
Sidra Medical and Research Center
Silatech
Skyline University College
Sultan Qaboos University
Tabuk University
Taif University
The Ras Al Khaimah Education Company
(EDRAK) PJSC
UAE University
UniAdmission
University College of Bahrain
University of Bahrain
University of Business and Technology
University of Dammam in Hafr Al-Batin
University of Groningen
University of Hafr Al-Batin
University of Sharjah

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REPORT SAMPLE
HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM IN BAHRAIN
Higher education in Bahrain is governed by the Council of Higher Education
(as per law No. (3), 2005) under the Ministry of Education. The council
supervises both government and private universities, which impart
undergraduate, postgraduate and professional education.
Higher education starts after the secondary education, and consists of
undergraduate, postgraduate, and other professional courses, followed by
Ph.D. Higher education in Bahrain also overlaps with technical and
vocational education, which students undertake for skillset and
employment.
Higher education institutions in Bahrain are categorized into three
categories. There are three public higher education institutions —
University of Bahrain, Bahrain Polytechnic, and College of Health Sciences;
one regional university — Arabian Gulf University; and 12 private
universities. All the universities are coeducational.
Approximately XX% of all the higher education students study in the two
public universities, while XX% study in private ones. The remaining XX%
study in the Arabian Gulf University.

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FIGURE 1: BAHRAIN ENROLLMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION — PUBLIC AND PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION — 2014 (E)
Source: Higher Education Council; Indalytics Advisors
Public UniversitiesPrivate Universities
Regional University
Total Enrollment = XX (E)

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FIGURE 2: BAHRAIN ENROLLMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION — SEGREGATED ON BASIS OF SUBJECTS — 2014 (E)
Source: Higher Education Council; Indalytics Advisors
CURRENT SIZE OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN GCC
COUNTRIES
Current market size of GCC’s higher education sector is estimated to be
US$XX billion, at the end of 2014. XX% of the market comprises public
higher education, consisting of universities and higher education
institutions run by the governments of the GCC countries. On the other
hand, private higher education constitutes XX% of the market, having
private and foreign universities and higher education institutions.
Business and
Finance
Education and
Teacher Training
Law
Health Sciences
Engineering
IT
Art and Design
Environmental
Studies
Sciences Socail Sciences
Total Enrollment = XX (E)

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FIGURE 3: HIGHER EDUCATION SECTOR IN GCC COUNTRIES — MARKET SIZE — BY COUNTRIES
Source: Indalytics Advisors
FIGURE 4: CAGR (%) OF HIGHER EDUCATION SECTOR IN GCC COUNTRIES — BY COUNTRIES
Source: Indalytics Advisors
Bahrain
Kuwait
Oman
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Total Market Size = US$XX billion
Date = 2014 (E)
Bahrain
Kuwait
Oman
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Time Period = 2014 (E) — 2019 (F)

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FIGURE 5: EXPENDITURE ON EDUCATION BY GCC COUNTRIES — % OF TOTAL GOVERNMENT EXPENDITURE
Source: Government websites and budgets of specific countries; Indalytics Advisors
FIGURE 6: FIVE–FORCES ANALYSIS OF HIGHER EDUCATION SECTOR IN GCC COUNTRIES
Source: Indalytics Advisors
Bahrain
Kuwait
Oman
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Date = 2014
Threat of new
competition
Threat of substitute
products and services
Bargaining power of
buyers
Bargaining power of
suppliers
Intensity of competitive
rivalry
Private Higher Education Institutions Public Higher Education Institutions
LOW
HIGH

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FIGURE 7: STUDENTS PER TEACHER IN HIGHER EDUCATION IN GCC COUNTRIES
Source: Indalytics Advisors
Bahrain Kuwait Oman Qatar Saudi Arabia UAE
Date = 2014 (E)

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