United Arab Emirates University

United Arab Emirates University

Brief Description

The 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 13,000 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 and Economics; Education; Engineering; Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine; Humanities and Social Sciences; IT; Law; Medicine and Health Sciences; and Science. With a distinguished international faculty, state-of-the art new campus, and 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, UAEU works with its partners in 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 #296 worldwide.

Campuses and Locations

Main Campus: Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

https://map.uaeu.ac.ae/?1   

Number of Academic Staff

UAEU Facts & Figures

https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/about/facts_and_figures.shtml 

Library Collections

129,946 Print books + 4,812 Print Journals, 402,541 e-books & video ; 61,888 THESIS/DISSERTATIONS, 109,850 e-subscriptions, 310 databases

https://www.library.uaeu.ac.ae/en/ 



  • Undergraduate Programs

    Number of Registered Students (Both Domestic and International)

    15,466

    Academic Programs Open for International Students

    All programs, with the exception of Doctor in Medicine (for UAE Nationals ONLY) : https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/catalog/undergraduate/programs/ 

    Application Fee

    210 AED (~57 USD), including 5% VAT

    Application Period

    First Academic Semester: May, June and July;
    Second Academic Semester: September, October and November.

    Tuition for International Students

    1. Fee 

    https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/dvcsae/student_account_office/program-and-housing-rates-international-students-undergraduate-students.shtml

    2. Payment Period

    https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/dvcsae/student_account_office/payment-guideline.shtml

    Financial Aid

    https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/student_services/financial_aid/

    On-Campus Accommodation

    1. Provided or Not

    Provided upon request to students from out Al Ain and those from abroad.


    2. Room Types

    https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/campus_life/residential/overview.shtml


    3. Fees

    https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/campus_life/residential/housing_fees_conditions.shtml 

    Meal Expenses at Campus Canteens

    https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/campus_life/residential/nutrition.shtml 

    Campus Life Guide

    https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/campus_life/

    Contact  

    Contact Person: Admissions and Registration Deanship

    Title: Undergraduate Admissions

    Telephone: (971)-8-008238  

    Email: UG@uaeu.ac.ae 

    Website: https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/



  • Postgraduate Programs

    Number of Registered Students (Both Domestic and International)

    Around 1,600

    Academic Programs Open for International Students

    68 Active graduate Programs (https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/cgs/programs.shtml)

    Application Fee

    200 AED (~54 USD)

    Application Period

    Year 2024 (Fall 2024):

    * Master programs Admission will open from 22 Jan 2024 to 30 April 2024

    * Doctorate programs Admission will open from 22 Jan 2024 to 31 March 2024

    Tuition for International Students

    1. Fee

    The fee is different from program to another (https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/dvcsae/student_account_office/program-and-housing-rates-graduate-students.shtml)


    2. Payment Period

    There are installment processes for students (https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/dvcsae/student_account_office/payment-guideline.shtml)

    Financial Aid

    All Scholarships, Fellowships and Assistantships depend on the availability of budget. Meeting the minimum requirement does not guarantee approval of the Award. (https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/cgs/scholarship.shtml)

    On-Campus Accommodation

    1. Provided or Not

    Upon availability


    2. Room Types
    Single Rooms


    3. Fees
    5,600 AED per Semester

    Meal Expenses at Campus Canteens

    https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/campus_life/residential/nutrition.shtml

    Campus Life Guide

    https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/campus_life/

    Contact

    Contact Person: Mr. Mohamed ElMustpha

    Title: Graduate Student Recruitment Specialist

    Telephone: (971)-37134478 or (971)-37134048

    Email: m_ezzat@uaeu.ac.ae or cgs@uaeu.ac.ae

    Website: https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/cgs/



  • Short-term Programs