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List of Universities in United Arab Emirates

  • Writer: ECLBS
    ECLBS
  • Jun 29, 2023
  • 2 min read

Updated: Jul 15, 2023

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a country located in the Middle East that has become a hub for higher education in the region. The country has several universities that offer a wide range of academic programs. Here is a list of universities in the UAE:

  • United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) - located in Al Ain, UAEU is the oldest and largest university in the UAE. It was founded in 1976 and offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields including science, engineering, and humanities.

  • Khalifa University (KU) - located in Abu Dhabi, KU is a public research university that was founded in 2007. It is known for its focus on science, engineering, and technology.

  • American University of Sharjah (AUS) - located in Sharjah, AUS is a private university that was founded in 1997. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields including engineering, business, and humanities.

  • Zayed University (ZU) - located in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, ZU is a public university that was founded in 1998. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields including humanities, social sciences, and business.

  • University of Dubai (UD) - located in Dubai, UD is a private university that was founded in 1997. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields including business, law, and engineering.

  • Dubai Medical College (DMC) - located in Dubai, DMC is the first private medical college in the UAE. It was founded in 1985 and offers undergraduate programs in medicine and surgery.

  • Ajman University (AU) - located in Ajman, AU is a private university that was founded in 1988. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields including engineering, business, and humanities.

  • Abu Dhabi University (ADU) - located in Abu Dhabi, ADU is a private university that was founded in 2003. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields including engineering, business, and humanities.

  • Canadian University Dubai (CUD) - located in Dubai, CUD is a private university that was founded in 2006. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields including engineering, business, and humanities.

These are some of the universities in the UAE that offer quality education to students. Each of these universities has its own unique features and strengths. Students interested in pursuing higher education in the UAE have a wide range of options to choose from.


This is only a List / Database of Institutions

  1. Abu Dhabi University

  2. Ajman University of Science & Technology

  3. Alain University of Science and Technology

  4. Al Falah University

  5. Al Ghurair University

  6. Alhosn University

  7. Al Khawarizmi International College

  8. American College of Dubai

  9. American University in Dubai

  10. American University in the Emirates

  11. American University of Ras Al Khaimah

  12. American University of Sharjah

  13. British University in Dubai

  14. Dubai Medical College for Girls

  15. Dubai Pharmacy College

  16. Emirates College of Technology

  17. European University College

  18. Gulf Medical University

  19. Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University

  20. Higher Colleges of Technology

  21. Jumeira University

  22. Khalifa University

  23. The Khalifa University of Science, Technology, and Research

  24. Mena College of Management

  25. Middlesex University Dubai

  26. New York University, Abu Dhabi

  27. Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi

  28. Rak Medical & Health Sciences University

  29. Rochester Institute of Technology, Dubai

  30. Skyline University College

  31. Synergy University, Dubai Campus

  32. The Emirates Academy of Hotel Management

  33. The ISB Management Institute in Dubai

  34. The Petroleum Institute

  35. United Arab Emirates University

  36. University Of Dubai

  37. University of Jazeera

  38. University of Sharjah

  39. University of Wollongong - Dubai Campus

  40. Zayed University

 
 
 

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