University College

About the College

Welcome to the website for the UAEU’s University College! Here you will find information about the University College , that play a major role in meeting the educational needs of our students to meet the evolving demands of the local job market and educational goals. We encourage that all Units of the University College work together as a team to support students in attaining the essential capabilities of UAEU graduates:

(1) Arabic language proficiency
(2) English language proficiency
(3) Numerical literacy
(4) Critical Thinking and independent scholarly enquiry, and skills and values transferable to employment.

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Dean's Message

I would like to welcome you all to University College at the United Arab Emirates University.

The mission of University College is to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in their faculty-based programs of study at UAEU.

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Units

Developmental Instruction Unit (DIU)

The Developmental Instruction Unit (DIU) helps students transition from high school to to university by building [...]

Student Success Unit (SSU)

Student Success Unit (SSU) offers education support services to all students as well as a comprehensive academic [...]

Distance & Online Learning Support Unit (DOLSU)

This unit provides support services to both distance and online learning faculty and students. If facilitates [...]

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC)

he UAEU’s Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning (CETL) and the University College (UC) are pleased and honored to announce the completion of the very first Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) to be offered by UAEU. UC’s remedial two English courses ENGU 120 and ENGU 130, which prepare students to achieve an EmSAT score of 1250, have been developed to not only be provided independently online as a MOOC to anyone outside of the University, but also internally to our conditionally admitted students via UAEU’s Virtual Learning Environment (Blackboard).Know More

Student Support

Academic Advising

Independent Learning Centers

Tutorial Centers

Writing Centers

Speaking Centers

CMHS Writing-Speaking Center

Reading Centers

SASP Skills Workshop

Academic Services

Student Testimonials

“I never thought that I'd enjoy university life as much as I'm enjoying it here at UAEU. It's simply the best place to get an education, interact with others and be a part of a thriving community.”