United Arab Emirates University

founded in 1976 by the late sheikh zayed bin sultan al nahyan, uaeu is a comprehensive, research-intensive university enrolling about 15,000 national 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, food and agriculture, humanities and social sciences; it, law, medicine and health sciences, and 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. as a research-intensive university of international 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 number six in the arab world, and #290 globally. uaeu’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.