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United Arab Emirates University
(UAEU)
About
United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) (Arabic: جامعة الإمارات العربية المتحدة) 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.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 201 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 52 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 9,024
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 13.9 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 18%
- Female : Male
- 73 : 27
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
17 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 51-75 | - | 2023 |
| Water Resources | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Food Science & Technology | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Finance | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Public Health | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Civil Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Clinical Medicine | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Management | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Mathematics | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Education & Training | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
QS
27 subjectsUS News
12 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Sciences | 105 | 57.7 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =233 | 57.7 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | =249 | 57.7 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =302 | 57.7 | 2026 |
| Energy and Fuels | =310 | 57.7 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =380 | 57.7 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =446 | 57.7 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =544 | 57.7 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =561 | 57.7 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =635 | 57.7 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =742 | 57.7 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =768 | 57.7 | 2026 |
THE
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 151–175 | 51.0 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 151–175 | 48.4 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 151–175 | 47.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 201–250 | 47.5 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 201–250 | 49.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 251–300 | 47.7 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 301–400 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 301–400 | 29.4 | 2024 |
| Psychology | 301–400 | 38.3 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of United Arab Emirates University?
United Arab Emirates University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 229, THE Rank 201–250, ARWU Rank 701-800, US News Rank =333.
When was United Arab Emirates University founded?
United Arab Emirates University was founded in 1975.
What are the top subjects at United Arab Emirates University?
Top subjects at United Arab Emirates University include: Hospitality & Tourism Management, Petroleum Engineering, Water Resources, Food Science & Technology, Finance.
Where is United Arab Emirates University located?
United Arab Emirates University is located in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.