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.

2021

UAEU launches the “Smart Roads” project.

2022

UAEU receives institutional accreditation for universities for 10 years.

2023

UAEU ranked first in the UAE and second in the GCC according to the QS Global MBA Rankings 2023.

2024

Published over 25,000 research papers since its establishment, covering fields such as engineering, medicine, and artificial intelligence, and launched a national research project on clean energy in collaboration with global partners.

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

No. of

9

Colleges

Students

17,500+

on Campus

Arab Ranking for Universities

#1

IN UAE

Ranked

251-300

THE - Globally

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Board Of Trustees

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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

H.E Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh

Chancellor

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The people of the United Arab Emirates hold a special place in their hearts for the United Arab Emirates University. It was founded as a flagship university for the nation with a mission to foster the sustainable development of our country. Over the past four decades the University has advanced scientific knowledge and scholarship of culture and society, guided by the clear directives of our leadership and sustained by the productive alliances it has forged with partners and institutions within our local communities and across global networks.

Today the University enjoys an international reputation for academic leadership and continues to serve the vision of its founder, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan – may his soul rest in eternal peace, and our present leader, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates. Our purpose is to engage, transform, and enable young people, so that they are prepared to address the challenges of tomorrow. Through their education, students develop the tools, skills, and attitudes required for innovation, life-long learning, curiosity, creativity and rigorous truth-seeking. We prepare them to excel, and inspire them to progress, and ensure they have the flexibility and resilience required to succeed and create prosperity and wellbeing in a future of social, economic, and political upheaval and change.

Our community of faculty, administrative staff and students is justifiably proud of the University’s service to the nation and its contribution to realizing the plans and aspirations of the country’s leadership. We have played a leading role in the institutionalization and professionalization of the nation, providing highly skilled graduates in diverse specialist fields including medicine, science, engineering, technology, literature, arts, humanities, economics, law, agriculture, and business. These serve the needs of the public and private sectors and respond to the requirements of local communities and their organizations. Our graduates meet the challenges of the present and are future ready. We are proud of our Alumni, who number in the tens of thousands. They have achieved great advances and success in their various fields of employment, helping to create the UAE into a modern, highly developed nation that progresses an important role on the global stage.

The University is committed to providing its students with a welcoming, supportive, and stimulating academic, social, and cultural environment. This safe and secure home base enables and inspires students to explore and widen their horizons, follow their curiosities and take risks, and discover and grow their different talents. Our students are encouraged to sharpen their thinking, and to identify and develop their distinctive personalities. We cultivate the foundations necessary for faculty and researchers to progress their intellectual inquiries and apply them to the needs of the nation. We are cognizant that the grave challenges and transformations experienced by societies in today’s world necessitate the active, vigorous pursuit of innovation and entrepreneurship. In these ways, our scholars – students, faculty, and researchers, develop the aptitudes and qualifications that are prerequisites for the sustainable development and progress of our country in the years ahead.

We will therefore marshal our efforts and resources so that these are deployed effectively to fulfil our leadership’s vision of the leading role of our nation in the world of tomorrow. This requires us to align our academic strategies to the demands of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the emergence of Artificial Intelligence. For this reason we have introduced undergraduate and graduate programs that trace, pursue, and seek scientific and technical advances, and are consistent with practices at leading international universities. Our research infrastructure is modelled to the needs of scientific discovery and technological innovation, and includes a center dedicated to advancing the exploration of Space. With these directions, our university will achieve global recognition for its research excellence.

We share immense pride in the ways in which the University is fulfilling its role in empowering the current generation to meet the challenges of today and to serve the national agenda for the next 50 years in the development of the United Arab Emirates.

Prof. Ahmed Ali Alraeesi

Vice Chancellor

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The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) strives to provide the best learning environment to fully meet the international standards and provide accredited academic programs. All undergraduate and graduate programs of UAEU must keep pace with the rapid changes in society and labour market. Our graduates should be fully prepared to take a leading role and support the national initiatives. As such, we need to continue to develop in terms of scientific research. The university has already started to implement the needed changes to meet the international standards of excellence in its scientific and research practices.

Innovation is among the strategic priorities of the United Arab Emirates University. We seek to encourage creativity and innovation and strengthen sustainable development and the creation of a knowledge-based economy at local and international levels. Through promoting creativity and innovation the university has established a competitive spirit throughout the scientific research community. This is in line with the leadership’s ambitious vision of striving for continued excellence and distinction.

The United Arab Emirates University prepares students by developing their skills, abilities and talents. We prepare our graduates to be ready for the labour market upon graduation. The continuous assessment of teaching and learning process reflects the university’s desire to achieve excellence in its academic programs.

The United Arab Emirates University has made a significant improvement in terms of employee placement and readiness as well as administrative efficiency. This, in turn, lays the foundation to support business development, teamwork, innovation and efficiency. The ongoing periodic reviews of internal regulations, policies and procedures benefit the university community and our strategic partners.

The ranking of the United Arab Emirates University as a leading educational and scientific institution in higher education in the country and the region, reflects the sustained efforts towards creativity, innovation and scientific research, while maintaining our societal values and principles promoted by the leadership.

Prof. Mohsen Sherif

Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (Provost)

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Welcome to the Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU). As the UAE’s first and most comprehensive educational and research university, UAEU is deeply committed to fostering an environment of academic excellence, innovation and creativity, and global engagement. Our office plays a central role in promoting and supporting teaching and learning, research and scholarship, and service to our community and beyond. At the heart of our mission is the success of our students and faculty in all their academic and professional endeavors.

UAEU offers a dynamic and future-focused academic environment through its nine distinguished colleges and twelve specialized research centers and institutes. These academic and research units serve as hubs of excellence that bring together world-class faculty, advanced facilities, and multidisciplinary collaboration to address real-world challenges and national priorities.

With a vibrant community of over 86,000 alumni contributing to public and private sectors across the UAE and globally, we take immense pride in the employability and leadership potential of our graduates. Our academic programs are carefully designed to meet the highest international standards, equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and values needed for success in a rapidly evolving world. From cutting-edge undergraduate programs to advanced graduate and professional degrees, UAEU prepares students to become the future innovators, professionals, and national leaders.

As a comprehensive research-intensive university, UAEU is recognized for its outstanding contributions to knowledge and innovation. Our faculty and students are at the forefront of research addressing critical issues in health, energy, natural resources, sustainability, artificial intelligence, education, and more. Their achievements are consistently reflected in high-impact publications, patents, educational, research and innovation awards, and collaborations with leading institutions worldwide.

Mr. Abdullah Khalifa Al Darmaki

Deputy VC for Finance & Admin. Affairs (Secretary General)

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The Deputy VC for Finance & Administration (Secretary General) division provides services that support the academic mission of the United Arab Emirates University. Broadly, these services include finance, budget, facilities, human resources, auxiliaries and safety. We pursue a continuous improvement approach to deliver efficient and high quality services to our customers. We strive to engender a sense of collaboration and community and to provide an appealing environment that creates a special place in which to learn, live, and work

The Secretary General Division is comprised of several service areas, and while these areas may appear discrete, they are, in practice, highly cooperative and supportive teams that often overlap in creative ways to optimize UAEU's resources. By working as a highly cooperative team, we are able to recognize opportunities for improvement in all that we do.

I hope that you will take the time to review our services and become familiar with the offerings of the Secretary General Division through our website. Your feedback and comments are always welcome

 

Dr. Suad Mohammed AlMarzooqi

Associate Provost for Students’ Affairs

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Life at UAEU is more than just getting a degree; there are many exciting and challenging opportunities that promote academic interest such as extra-curricular activities, social engagements, community service, and much more. The Student Affairs and Enrollment Division is committed to advancing student learning that builds a community. We are a learning organization that creates engaging environments and programs to transform student learning. We promote a caring and safe community that increases our students' abilities to learn and make smart choices. We promote inclusiveness, support the success and growth of all students, and enrich the student experience. UAEU graduates are equipped with lifelong skills, such as critical thinking, problem solving, effective communication, leadership, and how to be a team player.

The high number of students participating in our programs and activities indicates that many of our students avail of the extra-curricular opportunities offered by our array of student clubs. We hope that our students will continue to be involved so that they can benefit from the out-of-classroom experiences that complement their academic life. We encourage you to get involved in student life, to make new friends, become a member of a student club, or to get involved as a student ambassador at open days and campus activities, and to make a difference in yours and other students’ lives. Your time at UAEU can be as fulfilling, exciting, fun, and rewarding as you would like it to be.

Dr. Rami Beiram

Acting Associate Provost for Research

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As the world rapidly evolves, driven by innovation, knowledge, and discovery, the United Arab Emirates University stands at the forefront, committed to creating a meaningful and lasting impact on future generations.
 
UAEU is the research powerhouse of the nation, a place where bold ideas take shape, pressing challenges are tackled, and transformative solutions are brought to life. As Associate Provost for Research, my mission is to empower our faculty and students to pursue research that not only advances knowledge, but also delivers real-world impact for the university, the UAE, and the global community.
 
We are building a dynamic research ecosystem that is collaborative, sustainable, and driven by purpose. From unlocking funding opportunities and safeguarding intellectual property to forging strategic partnerships with government, industry, and society, we are aligning our research efforts with national priorities and global challenges.
 
At UAEU, we believe the future begins here, sparked by curiosity, shaped by knowledge, and realized through discovery. Every problem we solve and every idea we explore moves us closer to a better, smarter, and more sustainable world.

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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