United Arab Emirates University

Higher EducationAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates5001-10000 Employees

United Arab Emirates University is a comprehensive, research-focused higher education institution based in Al Ain, in the Abu Dhabi region of the United Arab Emirates. Founded in 1976 by the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the university enrolls about 15,000 students from national and international backgrounds and operates through nine colleges offering accredited undergraduate and graduate programs in fields including business and economics, education, engineering, agriculture, humanities and social sciences, IT, law, medicine and health sciences, and science. It maintains a distinguished international faculty and a modern campus, supported by a range of student services to foster a living-learning environment. As the UAE’s flagship university, UAEU emphasizes research and partnerships with industry to address national, regional, and global challenges.

The institution has established research centers of strategic importance addressing issues from water resources to cancer treatments, and it emphasizes programs developed with employers to produce graduates in high demand with alumni occupying roles across industry, commerce, and government in the region. In 2026, UAEU hosted the Agricultural Sustainability and Food Security Forum as part of the Emirates Agriculture Conference and Exhibition, reflecting its active engagement in applied research and regional dialogue.

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