About the Institution
United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) – the first and foremost comprehensive national university in the United Arab Emirates. Founded in 1976 by the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, UAEU aspires to become a comprehensive, research-intensive university and currently enrolls approximately 15,000 Emirati and international students. As the UAE’s flagship university, UAEU offers a full range of accredited, high-quality graduate and undergraduate programs through nine Colleges:
(Business – Economics – Education – Engineering – Food – Agriculture – Humanities – Social Sciences – IT – Law – Medicine – Health Sciences – Science).
With a distinguished international faculty, a state-of-the-art new campus, and a full range of student support services, UAEU offers a living-learning environment that is unmatched in the UAE.
In its drive to achieve international research stature, United Arab Emirates University works with its partners in the industry to provide research solutions to challenges faced by the nation, the region, and the world. The University has established research centers of strategic importance to the country and the region which are advancing knowledge in critical areas ranging from water resources to cancer treatments. UAEU is currently ranked #5 in the Arab World and #284 worldwide.
United Arab Emirates University’s academic programs have been developed in partnership with employers, so our graduates are in high demand. UAEU alumni hold key positions in industry, commerce, and government throughout the region. Our continuing investments in facilities, services, and staff ensure that UAEU will continue to serve as a model of innovation and excellence
Vision
(Leadership and innovation in higher education, research, and community service at national and international levels.)
Mission
(UAEU will continue its positive contribution to the advancement of UAE by delivering undergraduate and graduate education that meets international standards, engaging effectively with the community and the world to foster knowledge creation and dissemination, and enhancing the research capacity of the country.)
Website: https://www.uaeu.ac.ae
Email address: [email protected]
Social Media Accounts:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UAEUNews
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/uaeu_news
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uaeunews/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheUAEUMedia
- Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uaeu_news
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/united-arab-emirates-university
Education method:
One university campus comprises 9 colleges and some common courses for male and female students
Main Academy Number
800-8238
Registration Office
800-8238
Frequently asked questions about the United Arab Emirates University:
Scholarship details: N/A
Is student Housing available: Yes
Is student transportation available: Yes
Institution type: Federal
Nationality: UAE national students and children of UAE national mothers.
Disability services
Students of the Determination Services Center ensure that all UAEU students with disabilities have access to educational opportunities equal to their fellow students. Students who suspect that they have a disability or who are referred to us for screening are encouraged to schedule a consultation appointment with the director of the center in order to explore whether a formal evaluation for a possible disability is needed.
Academic Facilities
Academic Support
The Learning Centers, part of University College’s Student Success Unit (SSU), offer support and services to UAEU students to help them improve their academic performance, develop effective communication skills and gain hands-on experience with new technology. The centers – comprising the Writing, Speaking, Tutorial, and Technology Centers – support UAEU students university-wide, and at all academic levels. All academic community members are welcome to use our services, which are available both face-to-face and online.
Campus Life
Virtual Tour
United Arab Emirates University.
Programs:
College of Humanities and Social Science
- Bachelor of Arts in Arabic Language and Literature
- Bachelor of Arts in English Literature
- Bachelor of Arts in Translation Studies
- Bachelor of Arts in Geography
- Concentration: Environmental Geography
- Concentration: Geoinformatics
- Concentration: Urban Planning
- Bachelor of Arts in Tourism Studies
- Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
- Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication
- Concentration: Journalism
- Concentration: Public Relations and Advertising
- Concentration: Radio Broadcasting
- Television Broadcasting
- Bachelor of Arts in Visual Studies and Creative Industries
- Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
- Bachelor of Social Work
College of Science
- Bachelor of Science in Biology
- Concentration: Ecology and Organismal Biology
- Concentration: Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
- Bachelor of Science in Geosciences
- Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
- Bachelor of Science in Physics
- Concentration: General Physics
- Concentration: Space Sciences
College of Education
Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood
Education
- Bachelor of Education in Special Education
- Concentration: Gifted and Talented
- Concentration: Mild/Moderate Disabilities
- Concentration: Sensory Impairments
- Concentration: Severe Disabilities
- Bachelor of Education in Health and Physical
College of Business and Economics
- Bachelor of Accounting
- Bachelor of Finance and Banking
- Bachelor of Business Administration
- Concentration: Marketing
- Concentration: Human Resources Development and Management
- Concentration: Supply Chain Management and
Logistics
- Concentration: Entrepreneurship
- Bachelor of Economics
- Bachelor of Science in Statistics and Data Analytics
College of Law
- Bachelor of Law
College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine
- Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Resource Management
- Bachelor of Science in Horticulture
- Concentration: Environment Horticulture
- Concentration: Crop Production and Organic Farming
- Bachelor of Science in Marine Fisheries and Animal Science
- Concentration: Marine Fisheries
- Concentration: Animal Science
- Bachelor of Science in Food Science
- Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine
- Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Communication
Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering
College of Information Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Information Security
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
College of Medicine and Health Science
- Doctor of Medicine
- Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Science
- Bachelor of Science in Dietetics
- Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
UAEU Online Catalog: Click here
Benefits and Allowances N/A
Eligibility Criteria
Admission Requirements for all Colleges (except for the College of Medicine and Health Sciences – Medicine Degrees)
- Elite Stream – Minimum overall average of 75%
- Advanced Stream – Minimum overall average of 80%
- General Stream – Minimum overall average of 80%with the exception of the College of Law where a minimum of 85% is required.
- Advanced Technical High Schools (ATHS) ASP – Minimum overall average of 75%
- Advanced Technical High Schools (ATHS) advance – Minimum overall average of 80%
- Secondary Technical School (STS) – Minimum overall average of 80% with the exception of the Colleges of Engineering and Information Technology where a minimum of 90% is needed College of Law where a minimum of 85% is required.
- SABIS System- Minimum overall average of 75%
- International Baccalaureate (IB) – IB diploma with a minimum score of 24 points, exclusive of any bonus points
- American System – Minimum overall average of 80% or GPA 3 (on a scale of 4), or equivalent
- British System (GCE/IGCSE) – Total of eight subjects, five at (O level) and three at (AS/A level), with a minimum grade of C in all subjects. Arabic Language and Islamic Education are not counted.
- Chinese – Minimum of 80% in the final year national exam, or its equivalent.
- Indian Boards and Pakistani Boards- Minimum of 75% in the Senior Secondary School
- Certificate (12th Standard), or its equivalent.
Admission Requirements for the College of Medicine and Health Sciences (Medicine Degrees)
- Elite Stream – Minimum overall average of 85%
- Advanced Stream – Minimum overall average of 90%
General Stream – Not Applicable
- advanced Technical High Schools (ATHS) ASP
- Minimum overall average of 85%
- Advanced Technical High Schools (ATHS) –
- Minimum overall average of 90%
- Secondary Technical School (STS) – Not Applicable
- SABIS System- Minimum overall average of 85%•
- International Baccalaureate (IB) – IB diploma with a minimum score of 28 points, exclusive of any bonus points•
- American System – Minimum overall average of 90% or GPA 3.5 (on a scale of 4), or equivalent
- British System (GCE/IGCSE) – Total of eight subjects, five at (O level) and three at (AS/A level), with a minimum grade of (B) in all subjects. Three of the subjects should be science subjects with a minimum grade of (B). Any four subjects should have a minimum grade of (A). Arabic Language and Islamic Education are not counted.
Acceptance Conditions
- Completion of Grade 12 Certificate of the United Arab Emirates or it’s equivalent while meeting the minimum requirements for the following school systems and certificates.
- A minimum score of 1250 in EmSAT English, or 5.5 in IELTS (Academic), or it’s equivalent.
- Conditional Admission, Applicants with EmSAT English score of (1100 to 1225), or its equivalent, shall be conditionally admitted to the University. The student cannot register for credit courses unless he or she achieves the required English score
- Applicants who graduated from private schools that do not follow the government curriculum and those with high school certificates issued from outside UAE should obtain equivalency for their High School Certificate from the UAE Ministry of Education.
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