United Arab Emirates University
📍 Al Ain, Abu Dhabi · Official website ↗
Tuition / year
AED 50,000 – AED 80,000/yr
Students
14,000
International
20%
QS World
Top 250
About UAEU
The UAE's oldest and first national university, founded in 1976 in Al Ain. A comprehensive federal research university with nine colleges spanning engineering, medicine, business, science, law and the humanities.
- ✓Ranked #5 in the QS Arab Region
- ✓Government-backed institution
- ✓Strong in Engineering & Medicine
Accreditation: CAA accredited (UAE Ministry of Education); ADEK licensed; select ABET & AACSB programs
Programs & Tuition Fees
Indicative annual tuition. Confirm current fees with the university.
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSc Civil Engineering | Bachelor | 4 yrs | AED 62,000 |
| MBBS Medicine & Surgery | Bachelor | 6 yrs | AED 75,000 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration | Bachelor | 4 yrs | AED 55,000 |
| Bachelor of Law (LLB) | Bachelor | 4 yrs | AED 52,000 |
Scholarships
Merit Scholarship
10–50% tuitionEligibility: Awarded for strong academic results, renewable on GPA
Need-based & sibling discounts
Partial tuitionEligibility: Based on financial need or family enrollment
Reputation by Nationality
How well-regarded this university's degrees are within major UAE communities (editorial estimate, 0–100).
Admission Requirements
- •UAE secondary school certificate or equivalent
- •English proficiency (IELTS / TOEFL / EmSAT)
- •Program-specific prerequisites
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