About UAEU

General Information

Welcome to the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) - 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 17,500+ Emirati and international students

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Leadership and innovation in higher education, research and community service at national and international levels.
"The university contributes to develop a sustainable educational and research future for the UAE, provides impactful societal contributions, develops competitive capabilities by encouraging research collaboration and innovation, establishes a stimulating environment for entrepreneurship and builds graduates' skills in line with the future labor market needs."
  • Respect for Heritage and Cultural Diversity: We respect the deep-rooted values and the rich heritage of the UAE and seek to sustain them.
  • Integrity and Transparency: We adhere to the highest ethical principles and work with integrity, transparency, and accountability to create trust and credibility.
  • Collaborative Work Environment: We support one another at work through cooperation and teamwork.
  • Leadership and continuous learning: We develop the spirit of innovation, proactiveness and excellence, and apply the best international practices in all of the university’s operations. We also value the focus on student success and the constant desire for continuous learning and knowledge sharing among stakeholders.
  • Effectiveness in Decision-making: We focus on outcomes, base our decisions and plans on evidence and analysis, and develop and adopt efficient systems and procedures that support the university’s core business.
  • Effective Communication: We are committed to effective communication, through a variety of communication methods, with all our stakeholders (staff, students, alumni, partners, vendors, and the local and international communities).
  • Dedication to Knowledge: We are committed to world-class education and scholarship relevant to student careers and community needs.
  • Cultivate a Culture of Innovation: We are committed to fostering a culture of innovation in our working environment.
  • Reinforce Competitiveness: We are committed to boosting our competitiveness and improving the university’s international reputation.
  • Goal 1: Create a proactive educational system that enhances the capabilities of students and prepares them to lead in the future labor market.
  • Goal 2: Use the University's research and innovation capabilities to find novel and sustainable solutions to future challenges and enhancing the global competitiveness of the University.
  • Goal 3: Strengthen the University’s role in society by contributing actively to the goals of sustainable development and providing intelligent leadership for life-long learning.
  • Goal 4: Build and foster national and international partnerships that contribute to the promotion of the university’s reputation and its global standing.
  • Goal 5: Ensure that services are proactive and that the student experience is of the highest quality.
  • Goal 6: Recruit and retain the best talents, provide efficient and effective institutional services and digital infrastructure.
  • Goal 7: Reinforce institutional innovation practices that are based on agility, proactiveness, and readiness.
  • Goal 8: Developing and managing large-scale transformational projects that significantly boost the country's position at the local and global levels in a variety of sectors of government work.

History and Key Achievements

Throughout our short history we have helped shape our country and wider region through research and the dissemination of knowledge. We strive to preserve our national heritage, while pursuing innovate solutions and promoting academic excellence.

2018

Achieving a ranking among the top 300 universities globally according to QS rankings.

 

2019

Ranked first in the country according to the Times Higher Education ranking, Ranked among the top 301-350 universities globally.

2020

Signed a partnership with the University of Oxford to enhance scientific research in health and sustainability fields.

Accreditiation

Educational accreditation is a voluntary peer review process by the higher education community that aims to assure academic quality and accountability and to encourage improvement. Accrediting agencies develop evaluation criteria and conduct peer evaluations to assess whether or not those criteria are met.

Student Success Indicators at UAEU

The university’s mission includes preparing graduates for future leadership roles. We aim to produce graduates who will be leaders and pioneers in their respective fields. 


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Distinguished Alumni

UAEU has the largest alumni network in the UAE. We currently have more than 77,000 former students spread around the globe. Many of our graduates hold senior positions in academia, business, industry, and government ministries.


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UAEU Facts & Figures

Ranked

#5

QS Arab Region Rankings

Ranked

#229

QS - Globally

World Class

13

Research Centers

Students from

81

Countries

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Board Of Trustees

popup-image Board Of Trustees
The Board Of Trustees is its Governing Board which, under Article 12 of the Federal Law No. 4 of 1976, is responsible for the quality, integrity, and financial sustainability of the University and for ensuring that its mission is being achieved. The Council exercises appropriate oversight over University policies and ongoing operations.

The Council is an independent policy-making body that, through its membership, activities, and decisions, is capable of reflecting constituent and public interest.

Please click here to view the Board of Trustees Bylaws

International Communication Unit

The International Communication Unit facilitates the development of sustainable local and international partnerships with universities, corporations, governments and embassies in order to foster academic cooperation and to keep abreast of international best practices in education.


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Community Outreach

UAEU recognizes the responsibility of the university and its graduates to contribute to the well-being of the broader community. Community engagement and social responsibility describe how we make a difference to the social and economic well-being of our communities through teaching, research, public events and activities.


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