United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) (Arabic: جامعة الإمارات العربية المتحدة) operates as a public research university in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. It was founded in 1976. Therefore, it stands as one of the country’s leading institutions for higher education and research. Moreover, UAEU educates over 14,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students from across the UAE and around the world. As a result, it offers a diverse and globally connected academic environment.
In addition, the university offers programs in engineering, medicine, business, law, education, science, the humanities, the social sciences, and the health sciences. UAEU combines teaching with advanced research, innovation, and community engagement. Consequently, graduates gain strong academic knowledge, practical skills, and career-ready expertise for local and international opportunities. The QS World University Rankings 2026 have placed the university at #229.