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Higher Education in United Arab Emirates
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American University Of Sharjah
For more than 25 years, American University of Sharjah (AUS) has promoted ideas, research and creative work that have inspired development and change, driven by our core belief that tomorrow matters. AUS was founded in 1997 by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed AlQasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. The embodiment of His Highness’ vision, AUS is a place where students are nurtured and encouraged to excel academically, thrive socially, celebrate their cultural diversity, and have a positive influence in their communities. Located in University City, Sharjah, AUS is a not-for-profit, independent, institution of higher education formed on the American model. We offer 28 majors and 45 minors at the undergraduate level, 15 master's degrees programs and four PhD programs through the College of Architecture, Art and Design; the College of Arts and Sciences; the College of Engineering; and the School of Business Administration. These programs are designed to meet the challenges of a competitive and dynamic business and industrial environment. For more information about AUS, visit
501 to 1000 staff
Rochester Institute Of Technology, Dubai Rit Dubai
RIT Dubai was established to provide world-class university programs in the United Arab Emirates for students and professionals from the Middle East, North America, Africa, and Southeast Asia. The campus is strategically located in the heart of Dubai Silicon Oasis, one of the world’s leading centers of advanced electronic innovation and design. RIT Dubai offers 10 undergraduate (Bachelor) and 8 graduate (Master) programs.
201 to 500 staff
American University Of Ras Al Khaimah
The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) is a public non-profit, independent, coeducation institution of higher education which delivers an integrated American-style, undergraduate and graduate education with a strong focus on the local indigenous culture. UAE Institutional Licensure The American University of Ras Al Khaimah, located at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah Road, Ras al Khaimah, UAE, PO Box: 10021, is officially Licensed by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the United Arab Emirates to award qualifications in higher education. International Institutional Accreditation AURAK is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate and master’s degrees (Level Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of AURAK. Program Accreditation AURAK located at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah Road, Ras al Khaimah, UAE, PO Box: 10021, has earned Accreditation through the Commission for Academic Accreditation of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research for all degrees offered at the institution. All our current Engineering Programs are accredited by the American Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET). In addition, our School of Business has received a letter from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accepting its initial self-evaluation report. For more information on individual program accreditation please see licensure and accreditation (https://aurak.ac.ae/en/about-aurak/accreditation-and-licensure/)
201 to 500 staff
Gulf Medical University
The Gulf Medical University is located in the Al Jurf area in the northern emirate of Ajman on a vast stretch of land extending up to a sq.m and a built area of sq.ft. that currently houses the Gulf Medical University(GMU). It has laboratories, classrooms and administration buildings, a stand alone building that houses the library and the modern multimedia centers, a cafeteria and a sports complex with courts for lawn tennis, basket ball and grounds for cricket and football and the vacant grounds have been earmarked for the future multispecialty hospital, the residence halls for students and living quarters of the staff and faculty.
501 to 1000 staff
Abu Dhabi University
Abu Dhabi University is recognized as a national university of choice for quality education, applied research that drives regional economic development, and enjoys international accreditation. The mission of Abu Dhabi University is to offer highly rewarding career oriented undergraduate and graduate degree programs aligned with the needs of United Arab Emirates and the region through excellence in teaching, student learning, faculty scholarship and engagement in community development.
201 to 500 staff
Abu Dhabi Vocational Education And Training Institute Adveti
Abu Dhabi Vocational Education and Training Institute (ADVETI) was established in 2007 and has seven (5) entities: Al Jazirah Institute of Science and Technology in Rabdan, Al Jazirah Institute of Science and Technology in Al Shahama, Al Jaheli Institute of Science and Technology in Al Ain, Baynounah Institute of Science and Technology in Al Dafrah and Vocational Education Development Center (VEDC). ADVETI is an initiative of the Abu Dhabi Government and is under the management of the Abu Dhabi Centre for Technical & Vocational Education and Training (ACTVET). ADVETI is licensed by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and has achieved accreditation for all of its Programs.It is now working with the National Qualifications Authority towards new vocational programs. ADVETI offers a diverse range of applied Certificates and Diploma programs that fit the job market needs including the following: Business, Information Technology, Environment studies, Industrial Technology, Logistics and Engineering. The programs offered at ADVETI have been specifically designed in consultation with Abu Dhabi industry and businesses. This is to ensure that ADVETI graduates are employable and ready to meet the requirements of local commercial enterprises and organizations.
501 to 1000 staff
Excelerate
Excelerate is the world’s first platform for gaining 21st-century skills through personalized experiences and internship opportunities from anywhere in the world. It is the only platform that brings together employers, universities and high schools to offer various types of experiences, skills and support to help learners get ready for future careers and excel in the global economy. We believe that we can open new doors of access to opportunities for all, we can accelerate the journey to a rewarding career, we can excel by removing barrier boundaries and we can prepare all of today’s learners for tomorrow’s career achievements.
51 to 200 staff
Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University
Under the presidency of HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, U.A.E, Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) is committed to instigating a culture of quality, excellence and research through e-learning in the Arab world, with emphasis in the academic disciplines of business, quality management, education, healthcare and environment. HBMSU enjoys international credibility and recognition with its academic and professional programs not only being demand-driven, but also customized to meet the growing needs of businesses in the UAE and indeed elsewhere in the Arab world. The university currently offers a number of academic programs through its three e-schools: e-School of Business and Quality Management, e-School of Health and Environmental Studies and School of e-Education. The Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University is the first online institution in the United Arab Emirates to be licensed and to receive accreditation for its programs by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the UAE. Also the university has gained the support and the approval of the International Academy for Quality (IAQ) on its efforts to spread the quality message in the Arab World.
51 to 200 staff
Higher Colleges Of Technology
The Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) is the UAE’s largest applied higher educational institution, with over students attending 16 modern, technology-oriented campuses in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Al Ain, Sharjah, Fujairah, RAK and Al Dhafrah. It has a strong reputation for embedding innovative teaching & learning methods, and technologies in its pedagogy, and is at the forefront of the UAE's drive to diversify the economy towards one that is primarily knowledge-based. HCT offers over 26 Bachelor degree programs across a range of innovative, industry-relevant programs, as well as 12 industry-oriented Diplomas that fast-track students into the workforce. HCT’s educational strategies focus on student engagement, growth & success.
1001 to 5000 staff
Jumeira University
JUMEIRA UNIVERSITY, a private higher education institution accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, prepares students for professional careers in Business, Education, Health Sciences, and Islamic and Arabic Studies. Our core learning values are founded on educational excellence, lifelong learning, community engagement and preserving the traditions of the UAE. We provide cutting edge technology and facilities, options to study in English and Arabic, and provide separate teaching and recreational facilities for both male and female students. For more information and inquiries, you can visit us on the web at Alternatively, you can send us an mail at info@ ju.ac.ae.
51 to 200 staff
Khalifa University
The UAE’s top-ranked university, Khalifa University is leading R&D of real-world solutions and preparing science and engineering graduates to build a better world.
1001 to 5000 staff
Kings' Education
King’s Education was established in 2004 with the opening of the flagship Kings’ School Dubai - a KHDA ‘Outstanding’ rated centre of learning covering Foundation Stage and Primary. Today, the Dubai-headquartered group’s portfolio of highly respected British curriculum schools also includes Kings’ School Al Barsha (Foundation through to Sixth Form) and King’s School Nad Al Sheba (Nursery through to Secondary). Across all three locations, globally acknowledged British educational standards and a bespoke curriculum are combined with outstanding facilities, ranging from high-tech classrooms and laboratories to dedicated performing arts spaces and world-class sporting facilities. Collectively, we are committed to do ‘The Best by Every Child'; and our growing family of responsible, independent and empowered global citizens, representing 70 nationalities, is championed by highly qualified British and Irish teachers and an international team of administration and support staff. For more information, go to kings-edu.com.
501 to 1000 staff
Rak Medical & Health Sciences University
RAK Medical & Health Sciences University was established in 2006 by the Ras Al Khaimah Human Development Foundation (RAK-HDF) under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council member, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah and Chancellor of the University, with the vision to be the leading Medical and Health Sciences University in the UAE. The university is dedicated to the pursuit of academic excellence and committed to prepare graduates with critical skills to join the medical and healthcare fields in the 21st Century. Study programs include: • Doctor of Medicine (MD) • Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) • Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) • RN-BSN Bridge Program (for working nurses holding Diploma to upgrade to BSN) • Master of Science in Nursing -4 Specialties- Adult Health Nursing- Psychiatric - Mental Health Nursing- Pediatric Nursing - Community Health Nursing. • Master of Science in Midwifery (MSM) • Master of Science In Pharmacy - M.S. Clinical Pharmacy - M.S. Pharmaceutical Chemistry - M.S. Pharmaceutics The University is the first in UAE to commence the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program in September 2011. M.S. in Pharmacy programs commenced in September 2012.
201 to 500 staff
Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi
Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi is a higher education institution that attracts the best students from the UAE and around the world. Established in 2006 as a result of an agreement between the Sorbonne University in Paris and the Government of Abu Dhabi, Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi has benefited from its unique associations with two globally renowned academic institutions; Sorbonne University and Paris Descartes University ensuring that degrees offered are to the highest international standards and identical to those obtained in Paris. Our students benefit from 760 years of academic excellence and learn on a state-of-the-art campus on Al-Reem Island in Abu Dhabi. Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi is a place of cultural exchange where teachers and students are constantly on the move and a sought-after destination for academic and cultural events. Both our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes are specially designed to train students for international careers that match the demands of global employment markets. All 15 postgraduate (Masters) degrees are taught in English except the Master in Teaching French as a Foreign Language, which is taught in French. All 12 undergraduate degrees, with the exception of Physics (taught in English), are taught in French. Students must be fluent in the French language to join an undergraduate programme. French as a Foreign Language (FLE) courses are offered to prospective students who do not have a sound command of French, to bring them to the level required to study an undergraduate degree.
51 to 200 staff
The American University In The Emirates Aue
The American University in the Emirates (AUE) is one of the most rapidly growing universities in the United Arab Emirates. Why do so many students want to study here? This is because AUE offers an American curriculum, taught by highly regarded faculty, who seek to engage our students in excellent learning experiences. AUE offers students accredited undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs within in its seven Colleges and numerous Institutes and Centers, which encourage you to become proactive, reflective and critical thinkers and researchers. AUE students learn to become part of a fully engaged community, whose members are taught to become the next leaders within their professions, both locally and internationally.
201 to 500 staff
University Of Wollongong In Dubai
The University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) is the UAE's oldest private university with a proud Australian heritage. With over 3,500 students from 100 different countries being taught by academics from 50 countries, UOWD offers the best traditions of western education in a truly multicultural learning environment.
201 to 500 staff
Atms Education Group
The ATMS’ Brand proposition is simple: Superior teaching Superior student support Superior learning materials Superior Networking Superior Employability And ultimately, Superior learning 20 Years Students 17+ Countries atmsgroup.org
201 to 500 staff
Birla Institute Of Technology And Science, Pilani Dubai
BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus is the branch campus of the internationally reputed Birla Institute of Technology and Science(BITS) Pilani, India and the largest Engineering institution in Dubai International Academic City. It was set-up in the year to offer quality engineering education to the residents of UAE, Gulf and other Countries. The Dubai Campus imbibes the rich traditions and academic standards of Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani, Rajasthan, India, delivering excellence in technological education with continuous innovation in curriculum and pedagogy, pervasive industry engagement through practice school and an enriched campus life. The Institution has 1500 students admitted from over 20 countries world-wide. It has an excellent academically conducive infrastructure along with well-experienced, highly qualified and dedicated faculty and staff. The Institute has collaboration with over 380 reputed companies across UAE to offer internship to its students. Over 2327 students have graduated from Dubai Campus in nine batches from the Bachelors Degree and one batch from the Masters Degree programmes. These graduates are employed in more than 600 prestigious companies around the world.
51 to 200 staff
College Of Medicine Dmu
Dubai Medical University – College of Medicine The 1st medical college in the United Arab Emirates. The College of Medicine at Dubai Medical University stands as a cornerstone of medical education in the UAE, built on decades of academic excellence, professional integrity, and service to society. The College is dedicated to developing competent, ethical, and compassionate healthcare professionals through an integrated approach to medical education that blends strong scientific foundations with progressive clinical exposure. Learning is grounded in real healthcare environments, encouraging critical thinking, clinical confidence, and lifelong professionalism. Students are immersed in a multicultural academic community supported by experienced faculty, modern learning facilities, and strong partnerships with leading healthcare institutions. The College promotes research, innovation, and evidence-based practice, preparing graduates to contribute meaningfully to patient care, education, and healthcare advancement. What defines the DMU College of Medicine • First medical college in the UAE • Strong foundation in medical and health sciences education • Early and continuous clinical exposure • Established partnerships with major healthcare institutions • Emphasis on ethics, professionalism, and patient-centered learning • Supportive, multicultural academic environment This is where future healthcare leaders are shaped, and where medicine is taught with purpose, discipline, and heart.
201 to 500 staff
Curtin University Dubai
Curtin University Dubai is a global campus of Curtin University in Perth, Western Australia, established in partnership with Transnational Academic Group.
51 to 200 staff
Dubai Police Academy
Established in 1987 under the esteemed patronage of Dubai's leadership, the Dubai Police Academy epitomizes the pinnacle of law enforcement education in the UAE. As the UAE's premier law enforcement academy, Dubai Police Academy presents a robust curriculum that encompasses 3 Bachelors, 8 Masters, and 5 PhD programs, catering to a diverse and dynamic student community both from the UAE and overseas. Dubai Police Academy’s commitment to research, emphasized by strategic collaborations with industry frontrunners, positions it at the cutting edge of law enforcement innovation. These partnerships not only address regional imperatives but also foster global advancements in the realm of justice and security. Dubai Police Academy’s alumni, a testament to its unwavering commitment to excellence, occupy influential positions in law enforcement, the judiciary, and governmental roles across the region. With a curriculum tailored for real-world challenges, innovative research initiatives, and collaborations that make a difference, Dubai Police Academy's influence is undeniable in shaping the leaders of tomorrow.
501 to 1000 staff
Ecc Knowledge Group
ECC Knowledge Group is a regional hub for learning, growth, and collaboration—built on more than a decade of excellence in professional and higher education. Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, with a regional office in Egypt, ECC Knowledge Group has evolved from facilitating international postgraduate programs into a dynamic knowledge ecosystem that connects education, industry, and innovation. Since 2013, we have empowered learners and professionals to access world-class academic opportunities through partnerships with leading universities in Switzerland, Malaysia, the United Kingdom, and Denmark. Today, our mission goes beyond academic degrees—we are committed to making knowledge accessible, engaging, and transformative. Through our podcasts, webinars, and strategic collaborations, we bring together thought leaders, educators, and learners to exchange insights that inspire innovation and drive real-world impact. Our culture and operations are guided by five core values: • Equity: Ensuring fair access to learning and opportunities for all. • Continuous Learning: Promoting curiosity, adaptability, and lifelong development. • Innovation: Leading change through creativity, research, and forward thinking. • Customer Delight: Exceeding expectations in every interaction and experience. • Integrity: Building trust through honesty, transparency, and consistency. Vision: To be the leading regional knowledge hub that empowers learners, professionals, and institutions through innovation, technology, and world-class education. Mission: To provide accessible, globally recognized academic programs and innovative knowledge solutions that empower learners, professionals, and institutions across the MENA region. We are committed to fostering lifelong learning, institutional excellence, and sustainable development through strategic partnerships, cutting-edge technology, and a culture grounded in equity, integrity, and innovation.
201 to 500 staff
Emirates Aviation University
Emirates Aviation University (EAU), the education arm of the Emirates Group, is the Middle East’s leading higher educational institution for aeronautical engineering, aviation management, logistics & supply management, aviation safety and aviation security studies. Students can choose from undergraduate, postgraduate or professional training programmes combining the highest academic standards with the latest aviation industry developments and knowledge. While an experienced faculty, multi-national student body and our purpose-built campus in the heart of Dubai ensures a vibrant and effective learning environment. EAU has well established collaborations with highly respected education and commercial aviation institutions around the world including Coventry University (CU), UK. EAU is the first non-federal educational institution to receive a 5 Stars QS rating in the region, achieving 5 stars in teaching, employability, facilities, inclusiveness and social responsibilities and 4 stars in academic development and internationalization categories. EAU has recently achieved global quality accreditation through the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), the UK’s independent quality body and a global leader in quality assurance for higher education. The University is accredited by national and international awarding bodies and authorities including: The Ministry of Education – Higher Education Affairs, UAE The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) The Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), UK The General Civil Aviation Authority, UAE The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transportation (CILT), UK The Quality Assurance Agency (QAA), UK
201 to 500 staff
Mohammed Bin Rashid University Of Medicine And Health Sciences Mbru
Official Linkedin home of Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) At Dubai Health, MBRU provides a comprehensive educational environment featuring a diverse range of academic programs, hands-on clinical practice, and robust research opportunities. These programs are further enhanced through strategic collaborations with leading academic and industry partners. Learners at all stages—from undergraduates to postgraduates, including interns, residents and fellows— are provided with the opportunity to gain knowledge from esteemed experts within the vibrant and dynamic setting of one of the world's most innovative cities.
51 to 200 staff
