Dubai Medical College for Girls (DMCG) is the first private college awarding degree of Medicine & Surgery in the United Arab Emirates. It was founded in 1986
Established in 2004, Al Ain University (AAU) opened the doors to its first student cohort in 2005. Constantly innovating, AAU expanded its facilities by opening a second campus in Abu Dhabi in 2008, offering programs in Business and Law
The American University in Dubai (AUD)is a private for-profit university in Dubai, United Arab Emirates located in Dubai Media City. Founded in October 1995, AUD offers programs leading to bachelor's and master's degrees. Being the first private university in the UAE, it provides an American-style liberal education.[3][4]
The British University in Dubai (BUiD) is a research-based, non-profit institution in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Founded in 2003 by the country's Vice President and Prime Minister Maktoum bin Rashid al-Maktoum,it is licensed by the UAE's Ministry of Education's Higher Education Affairs and all its programmes are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA).
The university was originally known as Centennial University of Dubai. This title was changed to Canadian University Dubai once it became an independent Canadian institution. The university maintains its ties with the original Ontario-based Centennial College, offering students transfer programs after their second year.
Middlesex University (MDX) Dubai is an offshore campus of Middlesex University London in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Situated across two locations in Dubai Knowledge Park and Dubai International Academic City, the campus was inaugurated in 2005 and currently has over 6,458 students from over 127 nationalities studying across both locations. Professor Cedwyn Fernandes is the Director of Middlesex University Dubai, alongside his duties as Pro-Vice Chancellor of Middlesex University London.
As the oldest French university in Lebanon, it promotes Lebanese culture and upholds a policy of equal admission opportunity without consideration of ethno-religious affiliations. It advocates trilingual education, offering instruction in Arabic, French, and English.[5] It is known in Lebanon and the Middle East for its university hospital, the Hôtel-Dieu de France, and for its Faculty of Law, modern Lebanon's oldest law school and the first law school in Lebanon since the ancient Roman law school of Berytus
The University of Exeter is a research university in the West Country of England, with its main campus in Exeter, Devon. Its predecessor institutions, St Luke's College, Exeter School of Science, Exeter School of Art, and the Camborne School of Mines were established in 1838, 1855, 1863, and 1888 respectively. These institutions later formed the University of Exeter after receiving its royal charter in 1955. In post-nominals, the University of Exeter is abbreviated as Exon. (from the Latin Exoniensis), and is the suffix given to honorary and academic degrees from the university.
Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA), formerly the Emirates Diplomatic Academy (EDA), is an autonomous federal diplomatic research and civil service training institute in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Founded in 2014 by the country's Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, it serves members of the UAE's foreign service community and prepares Emirati diplomats as well as other professionals to advance the country's foreign affairs interests overseas.
Khalifa University is a research, innovation and enterprise-intensive public university located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Khalifa University's current president, Professor Ebrahim Al Hajri, was appointed in July 2024.
The university has 5,000 students.
As of 2023, faculty and staff come from over 70 countries, and its student body is internationally diverse and co-educational.
LU is licensed by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR) of the United Arab Emirates to award degrees in higher education. The University was first licensed in 2003.Each of LC's bachelor's degree and Diploma programs is accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation, a unit of the UAE Ministry of Education. In 2025, Liwa University has been ranked 36 out of the private universities in the UAE by the AD Scientific Index.
The National Defense College of the United Arab Emirates is a military training institution in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, providing training for Emirati military officers and civilians. It was officially opened in December 2013 by Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the current president of the UAE, and the Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. The college employs faculty from countries in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, with the majority coming from Egypticers and civilians. It was officially opened in December 2013 by Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the current president of the UAE, and the Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. The college employs faculty from countries in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, with the majority coming from Egypt.
New York University Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting portal campus of New York University, established as a private liberal arts college in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Together with the main sites in New York and Shanghai, the portal campus is part of NYU's Global Network University. It started in 2008 as a temporary site for conferences and cultural events. The academic program opened in September 2010 at the university's provisional downtown site. It was moved permanently in 2014 to Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi.
Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (SUAD), established in 2006, is a higher education institution located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The university was founded under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, through a partnership between Sorbonne Université in Paris and the Government of Abu Dhabi, under the administrative oversight of the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK). Its academic programmes are provided by Sorbonne Université and Université Paris Cité
r's degree and Diploma programs is accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation, a unit of the UAE Ministry of Education. In 2025, Liwa University has been ranked 36 out of the private universities in the UAE by the AD Scientific Index.
United Arab Emirates University is a public research university located in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. Founded in 1976 by the country's first President, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, it is the oldest university in the United Arab Emirates and offers courses in various subjects up to post-graduation.
Zayed II Military College or Zayed the Second Military College is an Emirati military college and the principle military academy and officer training institution in the United Arab Emirates Army based in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. It was founded on February 1, 1972, by Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founding president of the United Arab Emirates.
Ajman University was established on 17 June 1988 as the first private university in the Gulf Cooperation Council. It was the first university in the United Arab Emirates to admit expatriate students under the institutional name "Ajman University College of Science and Technology," which was subsequently renamed "Ajman University of Science and Technology". In 2018, it was again renamed to "Ajman University".
Gulf Medical University is a private medical university in Ajman, United Arab Emirates. Established in 1998, it is one of the largest private medical universities in the Middle East region. It has various programs in medicine and health sciences.[1]
Thumbay Moideen is the founder and President of the Board of Trustees at Gulf Medical University. It is owned and promoted by Thumbay Group.[2] Hossam Hamdy is the Chancellor of GMU.
The American University in the Emirates (AUE) is a private university in Dubai International Academic City in the United Arab Emirates.[4] The university was founded in 2006
City St George's, University of London is a constituent research university of the federal University of London.[3]
Originally founded in 1894 as the Northampton Institute, it officially became a university when The City University was created by royal charter in 1966.[4] The Inns of Court School of Law, which merged with City in 2001, was established in 1852.[5] City joined the federal University of London on 1 September 2016, becoming part of the eighteen colleges and ten research institutes that then made up that university.[6] In 2024, City, University of London absorbed the St George's Hospital Medical School with the combined institution rebranding as City St George's, University of London the following year.
Curtin University (previously Curtin University of Technology and Western Australian Institute of Technology) is an Australian public research university based in Bentley, Perth, Western Australia. It is named after John Curtin, Prime Minister of Australia from 1941 to 1945, and is Western Australia's largest university, with 58,607 students in 2022
Emirates Aviation University (EAU) is a university located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is the educational arm of The Emirates Group. The EAU offers education in aeronautical engineering, aviation management, Aircraft maintenance engineering, business management, aviation safety and security studies.
The Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) is a public institute of technology with 16 campuses and facilities throughout the United Arab Emirates. Founded in 1988 by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak al-Nahyan, it is the largest applied higher educational institution in the country.
Islamic Azad University, UAE Branch also shortly known as Azad University of Dubai is a major private research university located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and was founded in 1982. It is one of the International campuses of the Islamic Azad University system.
London Business School (LBS) is a business school and a constituent college of the federal University of London. LBS was founded in 1964 and awards post-graduate degrees (Master's degrees in management and finance, MBA and PhD). Its motto is "To have a profound impact on the way the world does business.
Lincoln University of Business and Management (LUBM) is a private institution based in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, with campuses in Sharjah and Fujairah. LUBM offers management programs in bachelor, master and diploma levels in association with international institutions
The Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government,is a research and teaching institution located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Original founded in 2005 as the Dubai School of Government, public policy in the Arab world is the focus of the institute. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, and Ruler of Dubai, is responsible for the academy's creation. Yassar Jarrar was the founding executive.
The Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) is a graduate-level, research-based academic institution located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It launched its first undergraduate program in March 2025
Murdoch University Dubai is an Australian university campus located in Dubai Knowledge Park, in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates; it is a branch campus of Murdoch University in Perth, Western Australia
The Rochester Institute of Technology of Dubai (RIT Dubai) is a satellite campus of Rochester Institute of Technology, New York, USA, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.[5] The college is located in the Dubai Silicon Oasis[6] and started offering part-time graduate courses in Fall 2008. In 2009, the university began its full-time graduate program. RIT Dubai's first graduating class was in 2010, with the graduation ceremony taking place in Rochester, NY.[7] In 2010, a full-time undergraduate program was started as part of the university's planned expansion. In the fall of 2011, RIT Dubai moved its campus to a new premises to accommodate the growing student body.[8] By 2019, RIT plans to expand the campus to 1,000,000 square feet (93,000 m2) to provide facilities for 4,000 students.
The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) is a not-for-profit medical professional and educational institution, which is also known as RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences. It was established in 1784 as the national body for the surgical branch of medicine in Ireland, with a role in supervision of training, and as of 2021 provides a broad range of medical education in multiple countries.
SP Jain School of Global Management (SP Jain Global) is a business school with campuses in Sydney, Singapore and Dubai. Established in 2004, the school offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs
The SAE Institute (SAE) and SAE University College (in Australia), formerly the School of Audio Engineering and the SAE Technology College and badged SAE Creative Media Education, is a network of colleges around the world that provides creative media programmes. Founded in 1976 in Sydney, Australia, by Tom Misner, SAE was purchased in 2012 by Navitas Limited,[1] a private Australian education services company. In 2022 Navitas sold SAE operations in the United Kingdom and mainland Europe to AD Education, part of Ardian a France-based independent private equity investment company. Navitas retained its SAE Creative Media Institute operations in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the US alongside its network of licensed education partners operating under the SAE brand in other parts of the world.[2] In 2023, SAE Creative Media Institute in Australia became a University College.
Saint-Petersburg State Economic University (Dubai branch) is a branch of Saint-Petersburg State Economic University (Russia), Which started its operations in Dubai, United Arab Emirates in 2005.
Saint-Petersburg State Economic University is One of the largest economic university in Russia with more than 50 000 students. The Saint-Petersburg State University has 40 Bachelor's and 90 Master's degree programs. On top of that they have over 20 regional and international branches across the global.
SZABIST University is a multi-campus private university with campuses in various major cities of Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.[3] Its main campus is located in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistana
The University of Birmingham (informally Birmingham University)[9][10] is a public research university in Birmingham, England. It received its royal charter in 1900 as a successor to Queen's College, Birmingham (founded in 1825 as the Birmingham School of Medicine and Surgery), and Mason Science College (established in 1875 by Sir Josiah Mason), making it the first English civic or 'red brick' university to receive its own royal charter, and the first English unitary university.[3][11][12] It is a founding member of both the Russell Group of British research universities and the international network of research universities, Universitas 21.
The University of Bradford is a public research university located in the city of Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. A plate glass university, it received its royal charter in 1966, making it the 40th university to be created in Britain, but can trace its origins back to the establishment of the industrial West Yorkshire town's Mechanics Institute in 1832.
The University of Dubai is a private university located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Established in 1997,[1] it is licensed nationally by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The university offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in fields such as business administration, engineering, information technology, and law. It is known for its strong emphasis on research, innovation, and entrepreneurship, aiming to contribute to the economic and social development of the UAE and the wider region.
The University of Exeter is a research university in the West Country of England, with its main campus in Exeter, Devon. Its predecessor institutions, St Luke's College, Exeter School of Science, Exeter School of Art, and the Camborne School of Mines were established in 1838, 1855, 1863, and 1888 respectively. These institutions later formed the University of Exeter after receiving its royal charter in 1955.[6][7] In post-nominals, the University of Exeter is abbreviated as Exon. (from the Latin Exoniensis), and is the suffix given to honorary and academic degrees from the university.
The University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) is an offshore campus of the University of Wollongong in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Established in 1993, the university is located in the Dubai Knowledge Park and serves over 3,500 students from more than 108 countries.
Unlike other foreign universities in the UAE, the University of Wollongong in Dubai is an autonomous and separate entity. While affiliated to the University of Wollongong in Australia, it remains a distinct university that is independent from the mother institution.[3]
Zayed University is a public university in the United Arab Emirates. It has campuses in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
The University of Fujairah (UOF) is a higher education institution in Fujairah City, capital city of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. It was originally founded as Fujairah College in 2006.[1]
The foundation of the college was initiated by the members of the Fujairah Welfare Association (FWA).[2]
UOF is located on Hamad Bin Abdulla Road in central Fujairah City.
The Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) is a public institute of technology with 16 campuses and facilities throughout the United Arab Emirates. Founded in 1988 by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak al-Nahyan, it is the largest applied higher educational institution in the country.
RAK Medical and Health Sciences University (RAKMHSU) is a medical university in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. The university was established by the Ras Al Khaimah Human Development Foundation (RAK – HDF) under the leadership of Saud bin Saqr al Qasimi, Crown Prince & Deputy Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah and Chancellor of the University. RAK-HDF is a joint venture of the Ras Al Khaimah Government, Al Ghurair Investments and ETA Ascon Group, Dubai.
Al Qasimia University (also called as AQU) is a national university located in Sharjah. It was established in year 2014 by its founder, president and chairman, the ruler of Sharjah His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi
The American University of Sharjah
is a private university in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It was founded in 1997 by Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. Located in University City in Sharjah, AUS has more than 5,000 students from more than 94 countries and a full-time faculty of more than 360 from 48 countries.[citation needed]
AUS offers 26 majors and 48 minors at the undergraduate level, as well as 16 master's degrees, and a PhD in Engineering Systems Management. The university is organized into three colleges and one school.
The Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport (AASTMT) or (AAST) is a regional university operated by the Arab League, which runs programs in marine transportation, business, and engineering. AASTMT started as a notion in the Arab League Transport Committee's meetings on 11 March 1970.The academy's inception was in 1972 in the city of Alexandria, Egypt. Later on, it expanded into Cairo.
Emirates Institute for Finance is an educational institute that was established in 1983 in Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates. The Institute has three campuses, at Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
The Institute is currently offering a Bachelor of Science in Banking and Finance (BSBF), a Higher Banking Diploma program (HBD), and an Islamic Banking Diploma program (IBD), etc. and host of other training programs in the area of banking and insurance.
Lincoln University of Business and Management (LUBM) is a private institution based in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, with campuses in Sharjah and Fujairah. LUBM offers management programs in bachelor, master and diploma levels in association with international institutions
Skyline University College (SUC) is a university in University City of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, on the border of Sharjah and Dubai.[1]
SUC is approved, and its programs are accredited by the Commission on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR), United Arab Emirates. The college is a member of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business,[citation needed] and of the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
Greenwood International School is an American curriculum school based in the United Arab Emirates, Dubai. The school was founded in 2006 by Mr. Nasser Badri and Ms. Rashida Badri.
Umm Al Quwain University (UAQU) is a higher education institution in Umm Al Quwain, United Arab Emirates.[1]
UAQU was founded in 2012 as the first university in the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain.[1] It was initiated through Emirates Canadian University College,[2] becoming a university, sponsored by HH Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, the Ruler of Umm Al Quwain.
The university is located on Al Mualla Street and has the following Colleges:
Emirates Institute for Finance is an educational institute that was established in 1983 in Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates. The Institute has three campuses, at Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
The Institute is currently offering a Bachelor of Science in Banking and Finance (BSBF), a Higher Banking Diploma program (HBD), and an Islamic Banking Diploma program (IBD), etc. and host of other training programs in the area of banking and insurance.
City University Ajman (CUA) is an institution of higher education located in Ajman in the United Arab Emirates.
CUA received its license from the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR) in August 2011. It provides education for UAE nationals and international students.
All the academic programs offered at CUA are accredited by the MOHESR. The education program at CUA is based primarily on the U.S. system model with morning, evening, and weekend classes available. The medium of instruction at CUA is English, unless otherwise indicated.
Amity University, Noida (officially Amity University Uttar Pradesh) is a private university located in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was established in 2005 by an Act of the State Legislature of Uttar Pradesh.[12] It has campuses in India and overseas branch campuses in Dubai and Tashkent.[13][14] The university is recognised by the University Grants Commission and accredited by the NAAC with grade 'A+'
The Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani) is a private deemed university in Pilani, Rajasthan, India.[11] It focuses primarily on higher education and research in engineering and sciences.[12] BITS Pilani was one of the first six institutes in India to be declared Institution of Eminence.[13] According to 2012 data, BITS Pilani has an acceptance rate (on-campus) of 1.47%, making it one of the most exclusive technical universities in the world.
City St George's, University of London is a constituent research university of the federal University of London.[3]
Originally founded in 1894 as the Northampton Institute, it officially became a university when The City University was created by royal charter in 1966.[4] The Inns of Court School of Law, which merged with City in 2001, was established in 1852.[5] City joined the federal University of London on 1 September 2016, becoming part of the eighteen colleges and ten research institutes that then made up that university.[6] In 2024, City, University of London absorbed the St George's Hospital Medical School with the combined institution rebranding as City St George's, University of London the following year.
The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management (EAHM) in Dubai is the first and only home-grown hospitality management university in the Middle East. The university is part of the Jumeirah Group and Dubai Holding which holds hotels such as the Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, and the Madinat Jumeirah heritage and leisure complex. EAHM offers undergraduate and postgraduate levels programmes along with short courses and Executive programmes.
Hult International Business School (also known as Hult Business School or Hult) is a private business school with campuses in London, San Francisco, Dubai, New York City, and Cambridge, Massachusetts.[5] Hult is named for the school's benefactor Bertil Hult and is affiliated with the EF Education First Group.[6]
Hult is the successor of the Arthur D. Little School of Management, founded in 1964 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and of the Ashridge Business School, founded in 1959 in Ashridge, England.[7] It offers undergraduate, master's, and MBA degree programs, as well as executive education through Hult Ashridge, housed on the Ashridge Estate campus. The school is also the patron of the Hult Prize, a student entrepreneur competition.
The Institute of Management Technology-Dubai (IMTD) is an international business school. It is certified by the Ministry of Higher Education, UAE; the Institute is licensed by MOHESR and KHDA, and all its programs are accredited by the CAA.
It offers accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programs to students from a multitude of nationalities and educational backgrounds. Established in 2006, the Institute was among the first International Business Schools to have set up a full-fledged campus in Dubai.
The University of Manchester is a public research university in Manchester, England. The main campus is south of Manchester City Centre on Oxford Road. The University of Manchester is considered a red brick university, a product of the civic university movement of the late 19th century. The current University of Manchester was formed in 2004 following the merger of the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST) and the Victoria University of Manchester.[9][10] This followed a century of the two institutions working closely with one another.[11] Additionally, the university owns and operates major cultural assets such as the Manchester Museum, the Whitworth art gallery, the John Rylands Library, the Tabley House Collection and the Jodrell Bank Observatory – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Abu Dhabi University (ADU) is a private research university with its main campus in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and satellite campuses in Al Ain, Dubai and Madinat Zayed. Founded in 2003 by Ali Saeed bin Harmal al-Dhaheri, it is the largest private institution in the country that offers courses in various subjects up to post-graduation
