united arab emirates
University
united arab emirates
uNIVERSITY
al ain, united arab emirates
The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) is the first and foremost comprehensive national university in the United Arab Emirates. Founded in 1976 by the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, UAEU aspires to become a comprehensive, research-intensive university and currently enrolls approximately 15,000 Emirati and international students. As the UAE’s flagship university, UAEU offers a full range of accredited, high-quality graduate and undergraduate programs through nine Colleges: Business and Economics; Education; Engineering; Food and Agriculture; Humanities and Social Sciences; IT; Law; Medicine and Health Sciences; and Science. With a distinguished international faculty, state-of-the art new campus, and full range of student support services, UAEU offers a living-learning environment that is unmatched in the UAE.
In its drive to achieve international research stature, UAEU works with its partners in industry to provide research solutions to challenges faced by the nation, the region, and the world. The University has established research centres of strategic importance to the country and the region which are advancing knowledge in critical areas ranging from water resources to cancer treatments.
UAEU’s academic programs have been developed in partnership with employers, so our graduates are in high demand. UAEU alumni hold key positions in industry, commerce, and government throughout the region. Our continuing investments in facilities, services, and staff ensure that UAEU will continue to serve as a model of innovation and excellence.

- United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain
- Undergraduate, Postgraduate, PhD & Research
- Established 1976
- 15,000 Total Enrolment
- Students from 60 countries
- January, August 2021


departments of study
- College of Business & Economics
- College of Education
- College of Engineering
- College of Food & Agriculture
- College of Humanities and Social Sciences
- College of Information Technology
- College of Medicine & Health Science
- College of General Education
Awards & Recognition
- Ranked No. 5 in the Arab WorldQS
- Ranked 282 in the WorldQS
- Ranked in the Top 50 of Universities Started in the Past 50 Years

University highlights
- We focus on the quality of the learning experience for each student.
- The finest faculty in the nation, the most advanced technology in the region and the most modern and attractive campus facilities to be found anywhere.
- Our unrelenting focus on excellence ensures that your degree is highly regarded, both nationally and internationally, and that you will leave the university fully equipped for professional and personal success.
- Our support services include counseling, healthcare, IT support, disability support, career services, financial aid, international student services, alumni services, a student success centre and a student council.
- Our students come from more than 60 countries, so you will interact with and learn from people of diverse cultural backgrounds.
- The university offers a wealth of extra-curricular activities and life-enhancing experiences to enrich your university experience with more than 50 Clubs and Societies.
- The UAEU is the nation’s premier research university. We not only transmit knowledge to our students, but through our colleges and research centers we help to create new knowledge, work on developing new treatments for cancer, produce new technology for addressing the world’s energy needs and develop new techniques for increasing the global food supply.
other attributes
- Each year our historians and archaeologists help to discover and assess historical artifacts concerning the accomplishments and culture of the people from this part of the world. As a UAEU student, you will have the opportunity to work with internationally known research faculty on these exciting projects.
- The university helps students connect with volunteer and community service organizations in the student’s particular area of interest.
- No university in the nation provides as many academic choices as UAEU. The university offers 52 Bachelor’s degree programs, 37 Master’s programs, a Doctor of Medicine (MD), a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D), a Ph.D program, and a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) across a broad range of disciplines, including business, economics, education, engineering, food and agriculture, humanities, the social sciences, IT, law, medicine and health sciences, and the natural sciences.
- Many of our degree programs are unique to UAEU, and many of them are offered in unique combinations. Whatever your interests, talents, and goals, UAEU has a program to match.
- Since our programs have been designed in partnership with employers, our graduates are highly sought after by both private and government entities.


Location & campus
- The new UAEU campus features the most modern architecture, zones for specialized research centers, cutting edge IT network infrastructure, classrooms and labs that feature the latest equipment and instructional technology to enhance student learning.
- There is an expansive library offering vast physical and electronic resources, two world class health clubs equipped with latest fitness equipment, two Olympic sized swimming pools, as well as tennis, basketball, and badminton courts.
- Living on campus and getting involved in the campus community can be one of the most rewarding experiences of university life. In our well-maintained halls of residence, students can connect with other students, engage in leadership opportunities and campus organisations, and much more.
location and campus
- On the University campus, you can choose to enjoy a cup of coffee or have lunch in a diverse selection of the restaurants, cafeterias, pizzerias, cafés and other dining facilities. There is also a food court located in both the male and female campuses, which offer a wide selection of healthy and nutritious foods, including Oriental, Middle-Eastern, Asian, and European menus. Regular health inspections are carried out at all outlets to ensure that food safety standards are met at all times.
- There are bookshops, accessories shops, supermarkets, retail shops and even a spa center spread across the female and male campuses.
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