United Arab Emirates University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1015 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #219 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #1 of 66 | In the United Arab Emirates |
| #1 of 3 | In Al Ain |
| #192 of 1,420 | For Petroleum Engineering |
| Top50% | For 166 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- uaeu.ac.ae
- Languages
- Arabic;English
- Acceptance rate
- 34%*
* United Arab Emirates University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Shahadat Al-Thanawiya Al-Amma) or equivalent approved by the UAE Ministry of Education; Approved English Language Proficiency Certificate |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to June (September - January; January-June) |
Research profile
United Arab Emirates University is a world-class research university with 28,045 scientific papers published and 689,552 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics, Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Quantum and Particle physics, and Biochemistry.
United Arab Emirates University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 146 | 1986 |
| 1994 | 143 | 1996 |
| 1995 | 160 | 2128 |
| 1996 | 188 | 1905 |
| 1997 | 196 | 1805 |
| 1998 | 205 | 2015 |
| 1999 | 169 | 1956 |
| 2000 | 229 | 1752 |
| 2001 | 265 | 2155 |
| 2002 | 294 | 2291 |
| 2003 | 365 | 2767 |
| 2004 | 383 | 3075 |
| 2005 | 431 | 3823 |
| 2006 | 507 | 4781 |
| 2007 | 497 | 5550 |
| 2008 | 602 | 6502 |
| 2009 | 581 | 7878 |
| 2010 | 669 | 9697 |
| 2011 | 732 | 11093 |
| 2012 | 742 | 12946 |
| 2013 | 771 | 15141 |
| 2014 | 788 | 17480 |
| 2015 | 843 | 19236 |
| 2016 | 836 | 21437 |
| 2017 | 963 | 23757 |
| 2018 | 1106 | 27244 |
| 2019 | 1351 | 32517 |
| 2020 | 1842 | 44859 |
| 2021 | 2156 | 57549 |
| 2022 | 2426 | 69521 |
| 2023 | 2910 | 83017 |
| 2024 | 2597 | 92351 |
| 2025 | 1956 | 91355 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by United Arab Emirates University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | Arts and Humanities, Business and Commerce, Economics, Education, Engineering, Food Science, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Islamic Studies, Law, Medicine |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Earth Sciences, Environmental Studies, Information Technology, Management, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Water Science |
United Arab Emirates University alumni
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Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan
- Occupations
- politicianbanker
- Biography
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Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, simply referred to as Sheikh Mansour, is an Emirati royal and politician who is the current vice president and deputy prime minister of the United Arab Emirates, as well as the minister of presidential court and member of the ruling family of Abu Dhabi. He is the brother of the current president of the UAE, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and is married to Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed Al Maktoum, daughter of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai. A billionaire, he holds stakes in a variety of football clubs through City Football Group, including Premier League club Manchester City F.C.
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Hamdan bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan is an Emirati royal and politician. He is the ruler's representative in Al Dhafrah region of Abu Dhabi. Sheikh Hamdan is a son of the late Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates and Emir of Abu Dhabi. Hamdan is the younger brother of both former UAE president Khalifa bin Zayed and the current president, Mohamed bin Zayed.
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Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan
- Occupations
- politicianpolitical scientist
- Biography
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Abdullah bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan is an Emirati politician who has been appointed as the foreign minister in 2006 and is additionally one of four deputy prime ministers of the United Arab Emirates in 2009. He is the ninth son of the founder of the United Arab Emirates, Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. In 2020, he was a signatory of the Abraham Accords on behalf of the UAE.
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Hazza bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan
- Occupations
- ministerbanker
- Biography
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Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan is the younger brother of the President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative of Al Ain Region of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, former National Security Advisor of the UAE and Deputy Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council.
United Arab Emirates University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Business and Economics | Accountancy, Banking, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Information Management, Management, Marketing, Statistics |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Education | Curriculum, Education, Mathematics Education, Physical Education, Special Education, Teacher Training |
| Faculty : Engineering | Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Structural Architecture, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Faculty : Food and Agriculture | Agricultural Business, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Arid Land Studies, Dietetics, Fishery, Food Technology, Horticulture, Nutrition |
| Faculty : Humanities and Social Sciences | Arabic, Archaeology, English, Family Studies, French, Geography, History, Journalism, Linguistics, Literature, Mass Communication, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Relations, Radio and Television Broadcasting, Social Work, Sociology, Translation and Interpretation, Urban Studies |
| Faculty : Information Technology | Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Computer Science, E-Business/Commerce, Information Management, Information Technology, Software Engineering |
| Faculty : Law | Islamic Law, Law, Private Law, Public Law |
| Faculty : Medicine and Health Science | Laboratory Techniques, Medical Technology, Medicine, Surgery |
| Faculty : Science | Biology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Geology, Mathematics, Molecular Biology, Petrology, Physics, Water Science |
General information
| Alternative names | UAEU جامعة الإمارات العربية المتحدة |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1976 |
| Accreditation | Council for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the UAE Ministry of Higher Education |
Location and contacts
| Address | PO Box 15551 Al Ain United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|
| City population | 767,000 |