Dubai launches 'star' rating system for universities

Campuses of international colleges and universities in Dubai will be ranked on a scale of one to five stars.

They'll be given a rating based on eight quality indicators, including teaching, research and infrastructure.

It'll also give students something else to look at when they're choosing a university.

The Dubai Executive Council says the move will make the emirate's education sector more competitive.

Here are the eight quality indicators:

• Teaching
• Employability
• Research
• Internationalisation
• Facilities
• Overall Programme Strength
• Well-being
• Social Responsibility and Inclusiveness