GEMS University & Career Pathways
From high school to university and the world of work, our mission is to open doors and facilitate success every step of the way. We offer expert guidance on those all-important university decisions and in securing coveted internships in Dubai for students, and other leading cities in the UAE, Qatar and Egypt.
We have always seen it as our responsibility to support students not only while they’re at school, but also after they’ve left.
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Explore more with GEMS For Life
Once a GEMS student, always a member of the GEMS familyGEMS students enjoy access to the best education, opportunities and guidance at school. But why should the support stop there? With GEMS For Life, it doesn’t, because from school to university and the world of work beyond, our mission is to support your child every step of the way.
GEMS for Life
The GEMS for Life goal is to set students up with the best chance of success, preparing them for university, higher education and the world of work while still in our care – and then continuing to open doors and provide opportunities long into the future.
Once a GEMS student, always a member of the GEMS family.
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Every year, thousands of GEMS students are empowered by our experienced university guidance counsellors to make pivotal decisions about their future, enabling them to go on to study at over 1,000 universities and post-secondary institutions across the world.
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We take great pride in the fact that every year our students are accepted into the very best and most exciting universities in the world. Over the years, our students have been accepted into some 1,050 universities in 53 different countries across the globe, and we’re pleased to note that that includes 66 of world’s top 100 universities.
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GEMS Education proudly supports students in gaining professional experience through a programme that offers top company internships for high school students in Dubai and elsewhere. Check all our opportunities, including virtual internships, below.
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Join events, programmes, workshops or online sessions to learn more about opportunities to create your 'best fit' pathway for academic and career success!.
Collaborating with the Top Universities
GEMS for Life partners collaborates with all the top universities worldwide to offer our students unique and exclusive opportunities. Our partners support students in all aspects of their university aspirations – from raising awareness of what is possible, to pre-departure sessions and much more.
The Value of Summer Programmes
GEMS for Life sees value in offering students a taste of university life even before they’ve chosen their study destination. We work with the best institutions to tailor customised summer, winter and spring break programmes exclusively for our students. As a result, students gain a better understanding of real campus learning environments, along with first-hand experience of the academic teaching methods they can expect, not to mention getting a flavor of their favourite subject before they’ve even applied.
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Cambridge Judge Business School (CJBS)
GEMS Education is pleased to announce two fantastic educational opportunities for 14-18 year old GEMS students this summer, provided by University of Cambridge Judge Business School (CJBS)
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Immerse Education
Live and learn like an Oxbridge undergraduate by joining academic summer schools based in Oxford and Cambridge University colleges
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InvestIN Education
Life-changing, immersive career-experience programmes for ages 12-18 in over 28 different industries. Choose your career, maximise your potential in London, UK or Live Online.
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More to Explore - GEMS Alumni
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The Cambridge High School, 2012Meet GEMS grown Aamir Hashmi and read his flavorful story from Cambridge High School to cooking in a Michelin 2-Star restaurant!Read More -
Al Khaleej National School, 2016Azzan Farooq tells us the thrilling story of his design career.Read More -
GEMS Dubai American Academy, 2016Caroline tells us about her experience of perusing a PhD at Havard University.Read More -
The Westminster School - Dubai, 2014On joining Expo 2020 in June 2018, Hadya was part of the Health, Safety, and Environment team, overseeing over 30 consultants and contractors working on the site construction.Read More -
Dubai Modern Academy, 2010I am on a mission to eradicate acute malnutrition and to reach out to 1 million adults and children with high quality spirulina.Read More -
GEMS Modern Academy, 1994Jebin has a strong business focus, loves working on projects that drive organizational change and drives market leading and sustainable performance.Read More -
Dubai American Academy, 2008Patricia currently teachers at Dubai Design academy where her focus is jewelry design.Read More -
GEMS Jumeirah College School, 2016Sasha takes time to talk about applying for an internship at NASA and the teacher at Jumeirah College Dubai who inspired her passion for science.Read More -
GEMS Our Own English High School, 1989Sheeba Jojo graduated from GEMS Our Own English High School & now is Vice Principal there too, hear her story of opportunity to come full circle and serve their alma mater in a different role.Read More