DVCAA

Provost Message

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.

Prof. Mohsen Sherif,

Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (Provost)
United Arab Emirates University