Overview

Welcome to the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) – the first and foremost comprehensive national university in the United Arab Emirates. Founded in 1976 by the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, UAEU aspires to become a comprehensive, research-intensive university and currently enrolls approximately 13,000 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 the full range of student support services, UAEU offers a living-learning environment that is unmatched in the UAE.

In its drive to achieve international research 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 #5 in the Arab World and #284 worldwide.

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. 

fields of study:

• College of Business and Economics
• College of Humanities and Social Sciences
• College of Information Technology
• College of Engineering
• College of Education
• College of Law
• College of Food and Agriculture
• College of Science
• College of Medicine and Health Sciences
• College of Graduate Studies

Undergraduate Scholarships for International Students:

Full Tuition Scholarship for Undergraduate Students 

To receive the Full Tuition Scholarship, students are expected to have high academic credentials and maintain their academic success at UAEU. The Full Tuition Scholarship offers financial assistance in the form of 100% tuition waiver to qualified students.

Student Eligibility

• Grade 12 certificate (or its equivalent) score must be at least 97%.
• English Language Proficiency Requirements is IELTS 7 (1675 score in EmSAt English) or its equivalent.
• Score of at least (680) or more in the Math SAT Subject Test (level2) or score of at least 1500 in Math EmSAT or its equivalent, for all colleges with the exception of College of Law, Literary track in College of Education, Arabic Programs in College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and College of Business and Economics.
• Score of (1350) in EmSAT Arabic or its equivalent; for student admitted to College of Law, Literary track in College of Education, and Arabic Programs in College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Benefits

• 100% tuition waiver to qualified students.

Duration

• Valid until graduation as long as the student is abiding with the Student Eligibility conditions.

Duties and Expectations

• Maintain a GPA ≥ of 3.8/4.0 during study at UAEU.
• The student must complete at least (15) credit hours or more in each academic term during his/her university study period.

Partial Tuition Scholarship for Undergraduate Students

UAEU may offer a 50% discount on tuition fees to exceptional high school graduates as an incentive scholarship during their study at UAEU.

Student Eligibility

• Grade 12 certificate (or its equivalent) score must be at least 90%.
• English Language Proficiency Requirements is IELTS 6.5 when admitted (1550 score in EmSAT English) or its equivalent.
• Score of at least (630) in the Math SAT Subject Test (level2) or score of at least 1400 in the Math EmSAT or its equivalent; for all colleges with the exception of College of Law, Literary track in College of Education, Arabic Programs in College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and College of Business and Economics.
• Score of (1250) in EmSAT Arabic or its equivalent; for student admitted to College of Law, Literary track in College of Education, and Arabic Programs in College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Benefits

• 50% tuition waiver to qualified students.

Duration

• Valid until graduation as long as the student is abiding with the Student Eligibility conditions.

Duties and Expectations

• Maintain a GPA ≥ 3.6/4.0 during study at UAEU.
• The student must complete at least (15) credit hours or more in each academic term during his/her university study period.

How to Apply

High school graduates from public and private schools of International Students, wishing to enroll in the program can apply online through our online application system.

Important Dates

Applicants must submit their applications during the application period announced on the university’s website as follows:

First Academic Semester: May, June and July.

Second Academic Semester: September, October and November.

official website

UAEU WEBSITE

Contact us

Admission & Registration Deanship
United Arab Emirates University
P.O. Box 15551, Al Ain, UAE
Phone: +971 3 7134355
Fax: +971 3 7134989