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Education at Plekhanov University in Dubai

Undergraduate programs

Our undergraduate programs combine modern curricula, hands-on projects, and innovative teaching methods. Students gain in-demand skills, global perspectives, and the confidence to stand out in today’s job market. With access to cutting-edge technologies, career guidance, and international opportunities, our graduates are ready not just to meet employer expectations, but to lead in their chosen fields.

Graduate programs

Our master’s programs blend advanced theory with practical tools, preparing students to lead in fast-changing markets. They gain strategic insights, specialized knowledge, and hands-on experience through internships. This combination equips our graduates for rapid career growth and empowers them to drive innovation in their industries.

Professional Development Courses

Our Professional Development Courses (PDCs) are designed for school students, university students, and professionals who want to quickly upskill and broaden their career opportunities. We offer a wide range of short-term programs that deliver practical, industry-relevant knowledge and tools for professional growth.

Preparatory Courses for Applicants

Our preparatory courses help students adapt to a new environment, as studying abroad may seem challenging. During these courses, students become familiar with key terminology, build a solid academic foundation, and take their first confident steps at the university.

Your future starts now

World-class education

  • 97% Students start working immediately after graduation
  • 11 Top international partners in the UAE, Russia and around the world
  • 25 Forbes Top Billionaire Graduates
  • 7 "100 best universities in Russia according to Forbes" (2024)
  • 1.7 The fastest career growth - reaching management positions in just 1.7 years
  • 4 Russia's Place in Achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals

International recognition

  • 1500 Times Higher Education World University Rankings
  • 700-750 QS World University Rankings 2026
  • 200 QS World University Ranking by Subject ”Economics and Econometrics”
  • 250 QS World University Ranking by Subject ”Social sciences and Management”
  • 550 QS World University Ranking by Subject ”Computer Science and Information Systems”
  • 601-800 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by subject 
”Business and Economics”
  • 401-500 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by subject 
”Education”
  • 501-600 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by subject 
”Social Sciences”
  • 801-1000 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by subject 
”Computer Science”

Student life

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Our Alumni Shaping the World

  • Arkady Novikov

    Faculty of Economics - Public Catering, Plekhanov University

    Arkady has created more than 30 successful restaurant projects, including Beluga, Vogue Cafe, GQ-Bar, Novikov Restaurant & Bar in London and other world-class restaurants. Winner of the “Men of the Year GQ-2004” award (nomination “Restaurateur of the Year”), Golden Bridge 2009 award (Business category), Commander of the Supreme Order of Italy "For Merit to the Italian Republic"

  • Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao

    Bachelor's degree "Finance and Credit" and "Labor Economics", Plekhanov University

    The richest woman in Indochina, CEO of Vietjet Air. In 2011, she launched Vietjet all by herself, backed up by Vietnamese investors. Vietjet became the first privately-owned airline in Vietnam. She became a millionaire at age 21 and subsequently kept on building businesses until now.

  • Ilya Sherbovich

    Faculty of Economics, Plekhanov University

    Investor and financier, founder, president and largest beneficiary of the United Capital Partners. In 2020 he took 135th place in the list of the 200 richest people in Russia according to Forbes.

  • Dr. Hasan Abu Ezza

    Deputy Director of Plekhanov University in Dubai, PhD in Information Systems for Accounting and Finance, Master’s Degree in Accounting and Finance

    Dr. Abu Ezza previously served as an Associate Professor at the British Imperial University College in Sharjah, UAE. He is fluent in English, Russian, and Arabic, and holds ACCA and CMA certifications as well as a UAE Tax Consultant qualification. His primary professional interests focus on financial management and taxation.

  • Dr. Shaker Ainous

    PhD in Accounting, Head of the Department of Finance and Accounting at Plekhanov University in Dubai

    A recognized expert in the field of accounting and finance. His professional and academic experience includes extensive work in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Actively publishes his research in leading peer-reviewed scientific journals and regularly speaks at regional and international conferences.

  • Mathias Brook

    International School of Business and World Economy, Plekhanov University

    Vice President of Raiffeisen Bank
    He has deep expertise in economics and finance, with experience in international corporations where he developed financial strategies to enhance company competitiveness. He is also actively involved in research on sustainable economic growth and innovation in the financial sector.

  • Yulia Maksimovich

    Student of Faculty of Engineering and Economics

    Host Theatre and Lost
    Marketing Advisor of the Safmar Plaza hotel holding
    More than 16 years of experience in the hotel industry, working with such well-known brands as Marriott and Hilton
    Twice TEDx speaker and graduate of numerous programs in the hospitality industry
    Lecturer at the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics.
    Regional Director of the Global Woman Club community in Dubai.
    Chairman of the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics Alumni Club Dubai

  • Olga Dashevskaya

    Faculty of Marketing, Plekhanov University

    Founder and CEO of the communications agency PR Inc., head of the committee for the industry and projects promotion of the Association of Public Relations Consulting Companies. Two-time winner of Kotler Awards.

  • Khabib Nurmagomedov

    Plekhanov University

    Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight champion. He owns a mobile operator, a brand of protein bars, a fitness app for smartphones.

  • Andrey Melnichenko

    Faculty of Economics - Finance and Credit

    Successful Russian entrepreneur, philanthropist, founder of the Siberian Coal Energy Company and one of the largest producers of mineral fertilisers, EuroChem.

     

  • Konstantin Borisov

    Faculty of Economics

    Russian test cosmonaut. The third Russian cosmonaut to fly on the Crew Dragon spacecraft as part of the Roscosmos-NASA Cross-Flight Programme

  • Anna Schebsdat

    Master's degree in International Business and Economics

    Deputy Chairman of Eurasia Gulf in the UAE (a project to expand trade and investment opportunities between Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the Gulf Corporation Council countries), and is the head of the Foreign Investment and Relocation Committee at Heriot-Watt University (Dubai campus).

  • Daria Kanishcheva

    Student of Faculty of Business and Business Administration

    International Recruiting Partner at Yango (Ridetech), former Accenture and IBM employee, career development mentor for professionals and graduates

  • Oksana Selendeeva

    Faculty of Finance and Credit, Plekhanov University

    Founder and CEO of CODDY — an international coding school for children. Since 2016, the company has expanded to 181 cities across 28 countries, with over 225,000 graduates.

    Included in the “Top 250 Senior Executives of Russia” for 2023–2024. Winner of the “Business Women” competition (2022) and the “Successful Ladies Awards 2024” in the category “Best Entrepreneur in Education and IT.”

Our UAE and global partners

Plekhanov University in the UAE holds an institutional license from the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and is accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) and the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA).