# UAE EduHub platform cuts higher-education registration steps from eight to three

> The UAE Higher Education Committee reviewed improvements to the National Unified Registration and Admission Platform, part of EduHub, on 18 October. WAM reported that the platform reduced registration steps from eight to three and shortened service completion time from 10 minutes to three.

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- Published: 2026-10-18T20:24:51+00:00
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The platform draws on three official data sources, removes the need for students to submit documents, and recommends suitable options from more than 1,000 programmes. These are service figures reported at the meeting; they do not measure outcomes across the entire higher-education system or admission rates.

## Data

### EduHub registration and service times

The Higher Education Committee reviewed reported changes to the national unified registration platform on 18 October.

Methodology: Values are service comparisons reported in WAM’s meeting account; they do not establish efficiency or admission outcomes.

| Indicator | Before | After | Earlier time (minutes) | Later time (minutes) | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registration steps | 8 | 3 |  |  | Reported platform workflow |
| Service completion time |  |  | 10 | 3 | Reported service time; minutes |
| Programme recommendations |  |  |  |  | More than 1,000 programmes; this is not an exact count |

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## Sources

- [Emirates News Agency (WAM)](<https://www.wam.ae/en/article/c2szu1d-higher-education-committee-reviews-legislative>) (Source checked: 2026-10-18; Published: 2026-10-18)

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