The largest higher education institution in the UAE is the Higher Colleges of Technology, which has some 17 campuses across the country. In addition, a number of highly ranked universities based in other countries have branch campuses in the UAE.
Find out more about five of the UAE’s highest-ranked universities:
United Arab Emirates University
Placed 390th in the global rankings, United Arab Emirates University comes fifth in the Arab region ranking. It’s based in the city of Al Ain in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, and is the oldest university in the country – though still relatively young, having been established in 1976. Its alumni community includes many powerful leaders in the fields of government and business.
American University of Sharjah
The American University of Sharjah (AUS) is ranked eighth in the Arab region rankings and 411-420 in the global rankings. Licensed both in the UAE and in the US, AUS offers courses based on the US model of higher education, and is a popular choice among international students, resulting in a very diverse student body. It’s located in Sharjah, which was a new entry in the QS Best Student Cities 2016.
Khalifa University
Ranked 451-460 in the world and joint 21st with the University of Sharjah in the 2018 Arab region rankings, Khalifa University is a non-profit science-focused university which was founded in 2007 in Abu Dhabi as part of a government initiative. It currently teaches about 1,500 students, but plans for a new campus mean the university could teach up to 6,000 students in the future. The university is modeled around the American structure of higher education and is developing a worldwide network of partners, faculty members, and research programs to advance research and innovation in the UAE and surrounding region.
American University in Dubai (AUD)
The American University in Dubai (AUD) is a private university which was established in 1995, ranked 601-650 in the global rankings and 26th in the Arab region rankings. Around 2,585 students are enrolled, with 108 nationalities represented within the student body. The university has both US and UAE accreditation for all of its programs, and offers intensive English language programs at its Center for English Proficiency (CfEP), to develop the language skills of students before they commence their studies.
University of Sharjah
Established in 1997 by the Emir of Sharjah, Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi, the University of Sharjah ranks 701-750 in the QS World University Rankings and joint 21st in the Arab region rankings. The university aims to become a leading academic institution in the Middle East and around the world, and plays an important role in the socioeconomic development of the emirate of Sharjah.
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