UA
United Arab Emirates University
Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
"The UAE's first national university, in Al Ain"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#229 (QS)
PSW VISA
Job-seeker visa (60-120 days)
About United Arab Emirates University
United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) in Al Ain was founded in 1976 and is the country's first and foremost national comprehensive university, with more than 20,000 students. It rose 12 places to #217 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 and is #55 in THE Asia 2026. UAEU teaches engineering, medicine, sciences, business, IT and humanities.
Rankings & Recognition
#229
Ranked #229 in QS 2026 (#217 in QS 2027).
Accreditations & Memberships
UAE Ministry of Higher Education / KHDA recognised
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with United Arab Emirates University's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
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Employer Reputation
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Faculty Student Ratio
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Citations per Faculty
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Key Facts
1976
Founded
#217
QS 2027
20,000+
Students
#55
THE Asia 2026
Al Ain
City
Popular Programs
Engineering
Medicine
Sciences
Business
Information Technology
Food and Agriculture
Application Details
Application Route
University online application
Intakes
September, January (some)
IELTS
approx. 6.0-6.5
Alternatives
TOEFL / EmSAT accepted (by uni)
Part-time work
20 hrs/week with MOHRE permit
Standardized Test Requirements
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IELTS Academic
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approx. 6.0-6.5 |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
95%
I-20 Processing
Student residence visa (uni-sponsored)
Post-Study Work
Job-seeker visa (60-120 days)
Green Card Pathway
Golden Visa (GPA 3.5+, top grads)
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
Merit-based (university)
Career Outcomes
Job-seeker visa (60-120 days)
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Teaching Language — English
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
UAEU's main campus is in Al Ain, the Oasis City of Abu Dhabi emirate, about one hour from Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The campus has cafes, restaurants, banking, sports facilities and student residences.
Campus Details
Al
Ain main campus
Student
residences
Cafes
and restaurants
Sports
facilities
Banking
and retail
Campus Forecast
Hot summers
Mild winters
Green oasis city
Student Life & Housing
Housing
University hostel or private shared housing
Dining
Campus food courts; Indian food widely available
Health & Wellness
Health insurance required for visa
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Sports
Cultural and career events
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
14K+
Countries Represented
64
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition
Varies by programme (see university)
UAE tuition range
approx. AED 20,000-100,000+ / year
Student visa costs
approx. AED 5,500-8,500 total
Visa maintenance (some)
AED 2,500 one-time
Intakes & Deadlines
Main intake is September (Fall), with a January (Spring) intake for many programmes. Apply 2-3 months early for the visa.
Scholarships at United Arab Emirates University
0 scholarships available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Indian Class 12 (CBSE / ISC / state) with good marks, attested; IELTS approx. 6.0-6.5 or equivalent.
Postgraduate
Recognised bachelor's in a related field (GPA / % by programme); IELTS approx. 6.0-6.5.
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic
approx. 6.0-6.5Required Documents
Passport (6+ months validity)
Class 10 and 12 marksheets (attested)
Bachelor degree + transcripts (PG)
English test (IELTS / TOEFL / EmSAT)
Passport photos
Medical fitness test (in UAE)
Health insurance
Equivalency (MoE) where needed
Application Process
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Choose programme
Pick a programme at United Arab Emirates University and check entry and English requirements.
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Apply online
Submit the online application with marksheets, passport and English scores.
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Offer & deposit
Accept the offer and pay the seat / tuition deposit.
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Entry permit
The university sponsors your student entry permit.
5
Arrive & residence
Do the medical test, Emirates ID and get the 1-year student residence visa.
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Renew yearly
Renew the student visa each year (at least 45 days before expiry).
Campus & Location
UAEU's main campus is in Al Ain, the Oasis City of Abu Dhabi emirate, about one hour from Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The campus has cafes, restaurants, banking, sports facilities and student residences.
Bachelor's
1
United Arab Emirates University
📍 Al Ain
Bachelor's
Engineering
Master's
1
United Arab Emirates University
📍 Al Ain
Master's
Business Administration
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