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Graduate students who are pursuing thesis-based degrees or are interested in engaging in research projects are advised

to consult with the Assistant Deans for Research and Graduate Studies of their respective colleges for guidance and

information on the research areas of their faculty members.

FACILITY AND LEARNING RESOURCES

UAEU completed its moved to its new, 80 hectare, state-of-the art campus in Al Ain in 2012. The new campus is a

showcase of modern architecture, high-tech laboratories, cutting-edge information technology network infrastructure,

twenty-first-century teaching facilities and excellent student recreational and residential facilities. The College of

Medicine and Health Sciences is co-located with Tawam Hospital, one of the two acute-care, comprehensive and

government run hospitals in Al Ain, one kilometer from the new campus. UAEU also operates out of two small facilities in

Abu Dhabi and Dubai to host classes for students in a limited number of Masters Degree programs.

University facilities include 480 laboratories that support both teaching and research activities. Teaching and research

activities are also supported by a very good library, which is increasingly focusing on remote access to electronic

resources. Library collections now include nearly half a million monographs, nearly 2,000 theses and dissertations in print

form, over 3,000 hard-copy serial titles as well as 140,000 eBooks, 38,000 serial titles and well over 50 databases – all

available on-line. The main Library is located in the Crescent Building on the main campus and the National Medical

Library is located with the College of Medicine and Health Sciences on the Tawam Campus.

For inquiries and assistance:

Main Library:

Circulation Desk: +9713 713 4684

Reference Desk:+9713 713 6862

National Medical Library:

Phone: +9713 713 7201

Phone: +9713 713 7208

Fax: +971 3 767 8755

Email: