Zayed University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2438 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #702 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #5 of 66 | In the United Arab Emirates |
| #1 of 36 | In Dubai |
| #285 of 1,010 | For Web Design and Development |
| Top50% | For 72 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Muslim
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- zu.ac.ae
- Languages
- English;Arabic
- Acceptance rate
- 31%*
* Zayed 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 | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
Research profile
Zayed University has published 7,652 scientific papers with 132,601 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Political Science, Environmental Science, Law, Engineering, Biology, Business, Psychology, and Philosophy.
Zayed University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 | 4 |
| 2000 | 8 | 5 |
| 2001 | 10 | 4 |
| 2002 | 34 | 11 |
| 2003 | 29 | 53 |
| 2004 | 58 | 79 |
| 2005 | 89 | 156 |
| 2006 | 72 | 284 |
| 2007 | 102 | 338 |
| 2008 | 88 | 424 |
| 2009 | 103 | 640 |
| 2010 | 96 | 712 |
| 2011 | 170 | 891 |
| 2012 | 140 | 1230 |
| 2013 | 163 | 1458 |
| 2014 | 203 | 1623 |
| 2015 | 262 | 1897 |
| 2016 | 277 | 1955 |
| 2017 | 385 | 2497 |
| 2018 | 442 | 3240 |
| 2019 | 594 | 5075 |
| 2020 | 739 | 8539 |
| 2021 | 817 | 13817 |
| 2022 | 827 | 18500 |
| 2023 | 854 | 24184 |
| 2024 | 681 | 25396 |
| 2025 | 486 | 23765 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Zayed University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (AED) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Sciences | 105,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Computing and Information Science | 105,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Business Administration | 105,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in International Studies | 105,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Psychology | 105,000 |
| Master of Education in Educational Leadership | 120,000 |
| Master of Science in Health Care Management | 120,000 |
| Master of Science in Finance | 120,000 |
| Master of Science in Strategic Human Resource Management | 120,000 |
All costs are in United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED).
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 Zayed 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 | TBD |
| Biology | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Business | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Chemistry | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Economics | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Engineering | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Environmental Science | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Mathematics | TBD | Yes | TBD |
| Medicine | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Physics | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Bachelor's Degree | Arts and Humanities, Business and Commerce, Communication Arts, Education, Health Sciences, Information Technology, International Studies, Media Studies |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Business and Commerce, Education, Public Health |
Notable alumni
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Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is the chairperson of Dubai Culture & Arts Authority and a member of Dubai Council and the Executive Council of Dubai. She is also the vice chairman of Emirates Literature Foundation, a board member of Mohammed bin Rashid Global Initiatives and honorary president of the Association of Graduates of Zayed University in Dubai.
Zayed University faculties and divisions
| College : Arts and Science | Behavioural Sciences, Design, Fine Arts, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences |
|---|---|
| College : Business Studies | Accountancy, Banking, Business and Commerce, Finance, Management, Marketing |
| College : Communication and Media Sciences | Advertising and Publicity, Arts and Humanities, Communication Disorders, Information Sciences, Journalism, Public Relations, Social Sciences, Speech Studies |
| College : Education | Education, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education, Technology |
| College : Information Technology | Computer Science, Information Management, Information Sciences, Information Technology |
General information
| Alternative names | ZU جامعة زايد |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1998 |
| Accreditation | Council for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the UAE Ministry of Higher Education |
Location and contacts
| Address | PO Box 144534 Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|
| City population | 3,945,000 |