Emirates Institute for Banking and Financial Studies

The Emirates Institute for Banking and Financial Studies (EIBFS) is a specialized educational institution established in 1983 in the United Arab Emirates, initially based in Sharjah, with campuses now also in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Founded to meet the human resource development needs of the UAE banking sector, EIBFS has grown to become a premier training institute focused on banking, finance, insurance, and related industries.

The institute offers a variety of academic and professional programs, including a Bachelor of Science in Banking and Finance, Higher Banking Diploma, Islamic Banking Diploma, and a broad range of specialized training courses in areas like risk management, anti-money laundering, credit management, and compliance.

EIBFS is committed to supporting the UAE’s Emiratization policy by providing world-class training facilities and career development opportunities to UAE nationals, preparing them for leadership roles in the financial services sector.

The institute collaborates with numerous international organizations and accrediting bodies to bring global benchmarks of education and certification to the region. Its Dubai campus, located in Dubai International Academic City, is equipped with modern facilities to offer both classroom and practical learning experiences.

Over its more than three decades of operation, EIBFS has trained thousands of professionals and played a key role in advancing the financial sector workforce in the UAE, standing as an institutional pillar in the country’s economic development and financial sector growth.