Degree Apprenticeships will become the primary pathway into Digital careers in the DIFC by 2030.
- Tom Woolf, Founder & CEO
Discover More
Transforming the talent pool in Dubai
EdAid, in partnership with Northeastern University London & DIFC Academy, are launching a
first of its kind Degree Apprenticeship programme that will enable employers in the DIFC and across
the UAE to attract and retain exceptional talent by providing a pathway to upskill in high demand digital
and technical fields. The partnership aims to boost and upskill 10,000 Emiratis by 2030.
Study with Northeastern University London, online
Students can apply to two incredible, industry-led
Degree programs; BSc (Hons) Applied Digital & Technology Solutions and MSc Artificial Intelligence & Data Science developed in
conjunction with the likes of AWS, ServiceNow & Salesforce.
Building a pathway to the next step on the career
ladder
In an increasingly competitive hiring landscape, employees need the skills to be ready for the jobs of tomorrow.
DIFC Apprenticeships through EdAid provide an affordable way to broaden the talent base, boosting retention & increase employee productivity.
How it Works
Available Courses
Whether you're looking to study on the undergraduate
BSc (Hons) Applied Digital & Technology Solutions or the
postgraduate MSc Artificial Intelligence & Data Science you will be
able to take the pathway that suits you best.
Apply
Once you've decided what you'd like to study,
you'll be directed to Northeastern University London application process,
where you can apply directly to the course of your choice.
Payment Plan
Once accepted onto your chosen Degree Apprenticeship programme, your employer will be able to utilise our “pay as you study” payment plan for your Degree
Apprenticeship tuition with Northeastern University. Payments are divided into equal monthly instalments, throughout your studies, without any interest fees or hidden charges.
Study
Studying will be completed online & has been designed to
flex around work commitments. Employees work full-time but study for 6 hours a week
alongside their work. Students will have full use of the DIFC Future Campus in Dubai for co-study,
workshops and networking events.
Graduate
Students will graduate with the same skills & qualification from their degree apprenticeship course as if they had completed it in-person.
Students are fully supported throughout their studies by the Northeastern faculty and support staff.
Get Hired
The EdAid & DIFC team will provide Apprentices with career counselling,
interview preparation and mentoring as well as a direct bridge to new professional networks in the DIFC, UAE & across the region.
Our people are our greatest resource.
- Shk. Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum
The DIFC Future Campus offers world-class education, delivered online to equip participants with the necessary skills to handle the rapid changes that the Fourth Industrial Revolution demands.
Apprentices gain the skills and aptitude to be ready for the jobs of the future, today. In doing so, the growing pool of world-class talent available to companies in the DIFC UAE & the wider world is enhanced.
Northeastern University London
Studying online with Northeastern, via our London campus is an enriching pursuit, both personally and professionally. Our Degree Apprenticeship programmes foster advanced skills in critical questioning, information gathering, synthesis and analysis, and oral and written communication.
Search Courses
Apply
Payment Plan
Study
Graduate
Get Hired
Study Options
Students that enrol via EdAid DIFC Apprenticeships will receive access to the main London campus along with the
DIFC Future Campus in DIFC for studying, career counselling, LinkedIn and job placement support.
Duration
Sample Programmes
Pre-register Today