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United Arab Emirates University
Al Ain Campus, Al Ain United Arab Emirates
# =261QS World University Rankings
46Undergraduate programs
66Postgraduate programs
5QS stars
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About United Arab Emirates University
The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) was founded by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan in 1976 – the oldest and largest university in the UAE.
UAEU is located in Al Ain – also known as the city of the Oasis which features their iconic green hilly-park and their highest mountain, Green Mubazzara and Jebel Hafeet. Here you can enjoy a light hike, a picnic and go for a dip in the park’s natural hot springs.
UAEU is also known as a comprehensive, research-intensive university committed to innovation and excellence in teaching and research.
The university currently enrolls approximately 14,000 students from 64 countries.
As the UAE’s flagship university, UAEU offers a full range of internationally accredited, high-quality graduate and undergraduate programs through nine colleges : Business and Economics, Science, Education, Engineering, Food and Agriculture, Humanities and Social Science, IT, Law, Medicine and Health Sciences.
The university has established research centers which are advancing knowledge in critical areas ranging from water resources to cancer treatments.
UAEU’s Science and Innovation Park works alongside business, industry, and public institutions to provide the nation with innovative research solutions while employing highly innovative graduates.
UAEU promotes independent thinking based on academic excellence. The university employs some of the world’s leading academics whose research feeds into their teaching, thus creating a dynamic, engaging, and inspiring learning environment. The success of UAEU is driven by its exceptional staff, students and alumni, underpinned by modern curricula, visionary research projects, and an outstanding network of international collaborations with companies, organizations, and other academic institutions.
About United Arab Emirates University
The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) was founded by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan in 1976 – the oldest and largest university in the UAE.
UAEU is located in Al Ain – also known as the city of the Oasis which features their iconic green hilly-park and their highest mountain, Green Mubazzara and Jebel Hafeet. Here you can enjoy a light hike, a picnic and go for a dip in the park’s natural hot springs.
UAEU is also known as a comprehensive, research-intensive university committed to innovation and excellence in teaching and research.
The university currently enrolls approximately 14,000 students from 64 countries.
As the UAE’s flagship university, UAEU offers a full range of internationally accredited, high-quality graduate and undergraduate programs through nine colleges : Business and Economics, Science, Education, Engineering, Food and Agriculture, Humanities and Social Science, IT, Law, Medicine and Health Sciences.
The university has established research centers which are advancing knowledge in critical areas ranging from water resources to cancer treatments.
UAEU’s Science and Innovation Park works alongside business, industry, and public institutions to provide the nation with innovative research solutions while employing highly innovative graduates.
UAEU promotes independent thinking based on academic excellence. The university employs some of the world’s leading academics whose research feeds into their teaching, thus creating a dynamic, engaging, and inspiring learning environment. The success of UAEU is driven by its exceptional staff, students and alumni, underpinned by modern curricula, visionary research projects, and an outstanding network of international collaborations with companies, organizations, and other academic institutions.
Available programs
Bachelor UG
Master PG
MBA
PHD
There are a number of undergraduate programs available at The United Arab Emirates University.
Scholarship programs at UAEU aim to attract outstanding UAE national high school students to study at UAEU. International students can also get scholarships to UAEU. The Ministry of Education has launched full scholarships for the Future Teacher Initiative in collaboration with the United Arab Emirates University – recipients can be no older than 20.
Arts and Humanities (6)
Bachelor of Arts in Arabic Language and Literature
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature
Bachelor of Arts in Geography
Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics
Bachelor of Arts in Translation Studies
Business and Management (6)
Bachelor of Accounting
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Finance and Banking
Engineering and Technology (6)
Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Communication Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Information Security
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering
Life Sciences and Medicine (6)
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Resource Management
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics
Bachelor of Science in Horticulture
Bachelor of Science in Marine Fisheries and Animal Science
Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Science
Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine
Doctor of Medicine
Natural Sciences (6)
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Bachelor of Science in Food Science
Bachelor of Science in Geosciences
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
Bachelor of Science in Physics
Social Sciences and Management (6)
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Bachelor of Arts in Tourism Studies
Bachelor of Economics
Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education
Bachelor of Education in Health and Physical Education
Bachelor of Education in Special Education
Bachelor of Law
Bachelor of Science in Statistics and Data Analytics
Bachelor of Social Work
There are a number of master’s programs and PhD programs at The United Arab Emirates University.
Arts and Humanities (6)
Master of Science in Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
Business and Management (6)
Master of Business Analytics
Master of Professional Accounting
Engineering and Technology (6)
Master of Engineering Management
Master of Science in Architectural Engineering
Master of Science in Chemical Engineering
Master of Science in Civil Engineering
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
Master of Science in Information Security
Master of Science in Information Technology Management
Master of Science in Internet of Things
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering
Master of Science in Software Engineering
Life Sciences and Medicine (6)
Doctor of Pharmacy
Master of Medical Sciences
Master of Science in Clinical Psychology
Master of Science in Horticulture
Master of Science in Human Nutrition
Master of Science in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Natural Sciences (6)
Master of Science in Chemistry
Master of Science in Environmental Sciences and Sustainability
Master of Science in Food Science
Master of Science in Geosciences
Master of Science in Mathematics
Master of Science in Physics
Master of Science in Space Science
Master of Science in Water Resources
Social Sciences and Management (6)
Master of Education
Master of Educational Innovation
Master of Governance and Public Policy
Master of Private Law
Master of Public Health
Master of Public Law
Master of Social Work
Full-Time MBA (1)
Master of Business Administration
Arts and Humanities (6)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Concentration: Arabic Language
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Concentration: Arabic Literature and Criticism
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Concentration: English Language
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Concentration: English Literature and Criticism
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Concentration: Geography and GIS
Business and Management (6)
Doctorate of Business Administration
Engineering and Technology (6)
Doctor of Philosophy in Architectural Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy in Informatics and Computing
Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engneering
Life Sciences and Medicine (6)
Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Sciences
Doctor of Philosophy in Cellular and Molecular Biology
Doctor of Philosophy in Horticultural Sciences
Doctor of Philosophy in Nutritional Sciences
Natural Sciences (6)
Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry
Doctor of Philosophy in Ecology and Environmental Sciences
Doctor of Philosophy in Food Science and Technology
Doctor of Philosophy in Geosciences
Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics
Doctor of Philosophy in Physics
Social Sciences and Management (6)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Concentration: Mass Communication
Doctor of Philosophy in Language and Literacy Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Law
Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership and Policy Studies in Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health
Doctor of Philosophy in Science Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Special Education
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Rankings & ratings
United Arab Emirates University is one of the top public universities in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. It is ranked #=261 in QS World University Rankings 2025.
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