The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) jumped 7 places to claim a spot in the top 50 in the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Emerging Economies University Rankings 2018 where it is now ranked 50.

“UAEU’s steady progress up the rankings ladder has ensured that we are in the elite company of the best universities in the world. The drive has come from an upsurge in research as a result of inculcating a spirit of discovery and entrepreneurship,” said Prof. Mohamed Albaili, Vice Chancellor of UAEU.

UAEU is one of the top 378 institutions in the 42 countries included in the analysis. The ranking uses the same 13 rigorous performance indicators as the THE World University Rankings, examining each university’s strengths against all of its core missions – teaching, research, knowledge transfer and international outlook. But the methodology has been carefully recalibrated to better reflect the characteristics and development priorities of universities in emerging economies. More weight is given, for example, to a university’s industry links and international outlook.

The University continues in its pursuit of excellence to be among the world’s best 200 universities and aspires to be the University of the Future in the UAE and in the Middle East. It seeks to be the university of choice for undergraduate and graduate education, and research, training and lifelong learning.

 
Further, as the flagship national higher education institution of UAE, the University plans to be the national research hub in areas of strategic importance, whilst being committed to incorporate across curriculum aspects and skills required for the fourth industrial revolution and to become the primary destination for collaboration for governmental and non-governmental agencies, organizations, industry, and international agencies.

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About the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) – The National University

Founded in 1976 by the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, UAEU is a comprehensive, research-intensive university enrolling about 14,000 Emirati and international students.  As the UAE’s flagship university, UAEU offers a full range of accredited, high-quality graduate and undergraduate programs through nine Colleges: Business and Economics; Education; Engineering; Food and Agriculture; Humanities and Social Sciences; IT; Law; Medicine and Health Sciences; and Science.  With a distinguished international faculty, state-of-the art new campus, and full range of student support services, UAEU offers a living-learning environment that is unmatched in the UAE.  

As a research-intensive university of international stature, UAEU works with its partners in industry to provide research solutions to challenges faced by the nation, the region, and the world.  The University has established research centers of strategic importance to the country and the region which are advancing knowledge in critical areas ranging from water resources to cancer treatments.  UAEU is currently ranked the #1 university UAE, #5 in the Arab world, and #390 globally per the QS rankings

UAEU’s academic programs have been developed in partnership with employers, so our graduates are in high demand.  UAEU alumni hold key positions in industry, commerce, and government throughout the region.  Our continuing investments in facilities, services, and staff ensure that UAEU will continue to serve as a model of innovation and excellence. 

For further information contact:

University Outreach Department

Tel: +971 (0)3 713 5977 

Email: uod@uaeu.ac.ae 

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