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IQ Education Consultants
Oud Metha
IQ Education Consultants is an educational consultancy in Oud Metha helping students from Grade 10 onwards plan university study in the UAE or abroad. Reviews point to hands-on support with course and university selection, applications and student-visa preparation, including deadline tracking and document guidance.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
373 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Deadline tracking
Families describe reminders and structured follow-up for applications, exams, documents and visa processing.
Visa guidance
Reviews describe step-by-step help with student visas, documentation and VFS preparation.
Direct insight
Education fairs and university-representative meetings help students compare institutions beyond an online application.
Accommodation help
At least one customer used the consultancy for arranging accommodation alongside university and visa support.
Tips for a Better Visit
Request milestones. Ask for a written timeline covering applications, exams and visa processing so deadlines are visible from the start.
Use the fair. If available, attend the Global Education Fair to meet university admissions representatives before choosing a destination.
Join WhatsApp. Ask whether your case can have a dedicated WhatsApp group for questions and application updates.
Verify payments. For university or tuition payments, confirm receipt directly with the university and keep payment records.
Ask about VFS. Check whether your package includes VFS appointment or preparation support, as one customer specifically mentioned it.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Suite 403, Office Court Building, Oud Metha Rd Opp Oud Metha Metro
Oud Metha, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sun | Closed |
Popular Mentions
VFS appointments
One review mentions hands-on assistance with VFS appointments during the study-abroad process.
Personal statements
Application support can include refining personal statements for university submissions.
Common Concerns
Payment dispute
One customer alleged missed university follow-up, a lost academic year and AED 5,000 that remained unaccounted for.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 4,500
service fees
“Initially, we paid AED 4,500 as service fees to initiate the admission process”Google review · June 2025
AED 17,500
tuition fees
“We then paid an additional AED 17,500, which was supposedly to be transferred to the university as tuition fees”Google review · June 2025
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The Bottom Line
IQ Education Consultants helps students from Grade 10 onwards work through higher-education choices in the UAE or abroad. Reviews describe support with shortlisting courses and universities, university applications, personal statements, interview preparation and student-visa paperwork. The main appeal is having someone turn a sprawling process into dated milestones rather than leaving families to piece it together themselves.
Several reviews mention tailored recommendations based on academic background, interests and career aims. Customers also describe reminders for application, exam and visa deadlines, document checks, VFS preparation and, in some cases, accommodation arrangements. A personal WhatsApp group and education fairs with university representatives are useful touches if you want ongoing access to questions and a chance to compare institutions face to face.
The feedback is overwhelmingly positive, but there is one serious outlier worth taking seriously. A customer reported missed follow-up on a Poland application, a lost academic year and AED 5,000 they said remained unaccounted for after payments were made. That allegation is not resolved in the supplied material, so ask for a clear fee breakdown, university payment confirmation and refund terms before transferring money.
For a first consultation, bring your grades, preferred subjects and career ideas, then request the recommended options and timeline in writing.