Knowledge Partner

UAE UNIVERSITY, Al Ain

United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) is the first comprehensive federal university in the United Arab Emirates, founded in 1976 by the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

UAEU aspires to be a comprehensive, research-intensive institution and currently enrolls approximately 14,200 Emirati and international students. As the UAE’s flagship university, UAEU offers a full range of accredited, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs across nine colleges:

  • Business and Economics
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Information Technology
  • Law
  • Medicine and Health Sciences
  • Science

With a distinguished international faculty, a state-of-the-art campus, and a full suite of student support services, UAEU provides a unique living-learning environment unmatched in the region.

As part of its mission to achieve international recognition in research, UAEU collaborates with industry partners to develop practical solutions to pressing challenges locally and globally. The university hosts strategically important research centers advancing knowledge in critical fields such as water resource management and cancer treatment.

Currently ranked #5 in the Arab world and #296 globally, UAEU’s academic programs are developed in close consultation with industry leaders, making its graduates highly sought-after. Alumni occupy leadership roles across government, commerce, and industry sectors. Ongoing investments in infrastructure, faculty, and services position UAEU as a continuing leader in innovation and academic excellence.

Why do GCC students choose UAEU?

  • Excellence across all academic and support areas
  • International recognition in QS World University Rankings
  • High employability of graduates
  • A supportive and inclusive learning environment
  • A vibrant on-campus student life
  • A world-class campus with state-of-the-art facilities
  • Cutting-edge research opportunities
  • Active community engagement and outreach
  • A wide academic offering:
    • 52 Bachelor’s programs
    • 37 Master’s programs
    • Multiple Ph.D. programs