Universities in United Arab Emirates
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Latest ranking updates related to universities in United Arab Emirates
  • 06 Mar, 2024: Scimago Institutions Rankings updated with Khalifa University ranked highest among 17 listed universities in United Arab Emirates.
  • 25 Jan, 2024: THE Times Higher Education, UK published most recent results of THE World’s Most International Universities. Includes 2 universities from United Arab Emirates.
  • 19 Dec, 2023: Latest URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance from Urap . 6 universities from United Arab Emirates appear in this ranking.
  • 05 Dec, 2023: Publication of QS World University Rankings: Sustainability. Khalifa University with highest ranking among universities in United Arab Emirates ranked #264.

Rankings of universities in United Arab Emirates 2024

  • #2 
  • #251 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #1 
  • #230 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #1 
  • #760 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 20 more rankings of Khalifa University and subject specific rankings for 7 subjects

  • #3 
  • #301 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #2 
  • #290 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #2 
  • #900 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 21 more rankings of United Arab Emirates University and subject specific rankings for 8 subjects

  • #4 
  • #351 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #4 
  • #465 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #3 
  • #1094 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 16 more rankings of University of Sharjah and subject specific rankings for 4 subjects


  • #1 
  • #201 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #7 
  • #580 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #6 
  • #2557 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 12 more rankings of Abu Dhabi University and subject specific rankings for 1 subjects

  • #6 
  • #601 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #3 
  • #364 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #5 
  • #2108 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 16 more rankings of American University of Sharjah and subject specific rankings for 3 subjects

  • #5 
  • #401 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #10 
  • #701 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #4 
  • #1497 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 14 more rankings of Zayed University and subject specific rankings for 4 subjects

  • #5 
  • #551 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #8 
  • #2731 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #6 
  • #1778 
URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 19 December, 2023]
Show 6 more rankings of Ajman University

  • #6 
  • #551 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #12 
  • #3193 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #6 
  • #21 
QS University Rankings: Arab Region
[Published 18 October, 2023]
Show 3 more rankings of Canadian University of Dubai

  • #9 
  • #611 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #13 
  • #3206 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #2 
  • #101 
THE World Reputation Rankings
[Published 27 July, 2023]
Show 6 more rankings of Al Ain University and subject specific rankings for 1 subjects

  • #8 
  • #601 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #2 
  • #185 
THE Global Employability University Ranking
[Published 23 November, 2022]
  • #10 
  • #38 
QS University Rankings: Arab Region
[Published 18 October, 2023]
Show 3 more rankings of American University in Dubai

  • #11 
  • #801 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #11 
  • #3031 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #12 
  • #71 
QS University Rankings: Arab Region
[Published 18 October, 2023]
Show 1 more rankings of University of Dubai

#12
United Arab Emirates

The British University in Dubai

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  • #7 
  • #2646 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #11 
  • #61 
QS University Rankings: Arab Region
[Published 18 October, 2023]
  • #13 
  • #3472 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#13
United Arab Emirates

Higher Colleges of Technology

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  • #10 
  • #2957 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #2 
  • #23 
UniRank 4icu: Top 200 Arabic-Speaking Universities
[Published 11 August, 2022]
  • #7 
  • #2202 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#14
United Arab Emirates

Amity University Dubai

  • #9 
  • #2871 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #18 
  • #4526 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#15
United Arab Emirates

University of Wollongong in Dubai

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  • #14 
  • #3229 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #10 
  • #101 
UniRank 4icu: Top 200 Arabic-Speaking Universities
[Published 11 August, 2022]
  • #12 
  • #3462 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

  • #15 
  • #3449 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #9 
  • #81 
THE Arab University Ranking
[Published 05 October, 2023]
  • #11 
  • #135 
UniRank 4icu: Top 200 Arabic-Speaking Universities
[Published 11 August, 2022]
Show 2 more rankings of Gulf Medical University

#17
United Arab Emirates

American University in the Emirates

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  • #16 
  • #3814 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #13 
  • #91 
QS University Rankings: Arab Region
[Published 18 October, 2023]
  • #14 
  • #3819 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#18
United Arab Emirates

Manipal University, Dubai

  • #19 
  • #4845 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#19
United Arab Emirates

Alfalah University

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  • #20 
  • #5920 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#20

Dubai, Institute of Management Technology

  • #21 
  • #6698 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

  • #17 
  • #4386 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #10 
  • #101 
THE Arab University Ranking
[Published 05 October, 2023]
  • #13 
  • #185 
UniRank 4icu: Top 200 Arabic-Speaking Universities
[Published 11 August, 2022]
Show 2 more rankings of American University of Ras Al Khaimah

#22
United Arab Emirates

Al Ghurair University

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  • #22 
  • #6881 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#23
United Arab Emirates

Rochester Institute of Technology, Dubai

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#24
United Arab Emirates

Masdar Institute of Science and Technology

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#25
United Arab Emirates

The Petroleum Institute

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#26
United Arab Emirates

Alhosn University


#27
United Arab Emirates

University of Modern Sciences


#28
United Arab Emirates

City University College of Ajman

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#29
United Arab Emirates

Ras al-Khaimah Medical and Health Sciences University

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#30
United Arab Emirates

Ittihad University


#31
United Arab Emirates

Islamic Azad University U.A.E. Branch


#32
United Arab Emirates

University of Jazerah

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#33
United Arab Emirates

Saint-Petersburg State University of Engineering and Economics, Dubai Branch


Highest subject rankings of universities in United Arab Emirates

Mechanical Engineering GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#101 
University of Sharjah
Finance GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#151 
Zayed University
Education THE World University Rankings by Subject
#201 
United Arab Emirates University
Psychology THE World University Rankings by Subject
#251 
United Arab Emirates University
Computer Science THE World University Rankings by Subject
#251 
University of Sharjah
Law QS World University Rankings By Subject
#251 
Al Ain University
Chemistry QS World University Rankings By Subject
#251 
Khalifa University
Mathematics QS World University Rankings By Subject
#251 
Khalifa University
Medicine QS World University Rankings By Subject
#301 
United Arab Emirates University
Agriculture URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#651 
Khalifa University

United Arab Emirates Key Facts for International Students

22 out of 33 Universities in United Arab Emirates Ranked in at least one ranking

27 Different Rankings list Universities in United Arab Emirates (22 institution and 5 subject rankings)

9 Global Rankings rank Universities in United Arab Emirates Among TOP 200

Time: GMT +4

Telephone country code: +971

  • Largest cities in United Arab Emirates:
  • 1. Dubai: 1,100,000
  • 2. Abu Dhabi: 600,000
  • 3. Sharjah: 540,000
  • 4. Al Ain: 410,000
  • 5. Ajman: 230,000

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FAQ

Khalifa University ranks #1 in United Arab Emirates in our meta ranking composed of 112 university rankings.

Among all universities in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates University is listed in the largest number of rankings. See all 31 rankings where United Arab Emirates University is listed.

University of Sharjah is ranked best in United Arab Emirates for Engineering (Mechanical Engineering). See all rankings for the University of Sharjah.

Zayed University is ranked best in United Arab Emirates for Business (Finance). See all rankings for the Zayed University.

United Arab Emirates University is ranked best in United Arab Emirates for Education (Education). See all rankings for the United Arab Emirates University.

United Arab Emirates University is ranked best in United Arab Emirates for Social Studies & Humanities (Psychology). See all rankings for the United Arab Emirates University.

University of Sharjah is ranked best in United Arab Emirates for Computer Science (Computer Science). See all rankings for the University of Sharjah.

Al Ain University is ranked best in United Arab Emirates for Law (Law). See all rankings for the Al Ain University.

Khalifa University is ranked best in United Arab Emirates for Natural Sciences (Chemistry). See all rankings for the Khalifa University.

Khalifa University is ranked best in United Arab Emirates for Mathematics (Mathematics). See all rankings for the Khalifa University.

United Arab Emirates University is ranked best in United Arab Emirates for Medicine & Health (Medicine). See all rankings for the United Arab Emirates University.

Khalifa University is ranked best in United Arab Emirates for Agriculture (Agriculture). See all rankings for the Khalifa University.

Ranking publishers

4icu

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British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK

Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:

Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%

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Criteria used in ranking -QS Employability Rankings:

Employer reputation 30% Alumni outcomes 25% Partnerships with Employers per Faculty 25% Employer/Student Connections 10% Graduate employment rate 10%

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Criteria used in ranking -QS 50 under 50:

Based on the QS World University rankings methodology, the top 50 universities that are under 50 years old.

Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%

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Criteria used in ranking -QS University Rankings: Arab Region:

Academic reputation 30% Employer reputation 20% Faculty/student ratio 15% International research network 10%

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CWUR Center for World University Rankings

Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:

Research Performance: 40%

  • Research Output: 10%
  • High-Quality Publications: 10%
  • Influence: 10%
  • Citations: 10%

Quality of Education: 25%

Alumni Employment: 25%

Quality of Faculty: 10%

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Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands

Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:

Scientific Impact Number of Publications Collaboration Open Access Gender Diversity

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NTU ranking

Criteria used in ranking -NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:

Research Productivity: 25%

  • # Articles last 11 years: 10%
  • # Articles current year: 15%

Research Impact: 35%

  • # Citations last 11 years: 15%
  • # Citations last 2 years: 10%
  • Average # citations last 11 years: 10%

Research Excellence: 40%

  • H-index last 2 years: 10%
  • # Highly cited papers last 11 years: 15%
  • # Articles current year in high-impact journals: 15%

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RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)

Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:

Teaching: 40%

  • Ratio Faculty/Student: 8%
  • Ratio Faculty/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • Ratio Faculty/Doctoral Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • Ratio Doctoral Degrees Awarded/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • World Teaching Reputation: 8%

Research: 40%

  • Citations per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
  • Doctoral Degrees per Accepted PhD: 8%
  • Normalized Citation Impact: 8%
  • Papers per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
  • World Research Reputation: 8%

International Diversity: 10%

  • International Faculty: 2%
  • International Students: 2%
  • International Co-Authored Papers: 2%
  • Reputation Outside Geographical Region: 2%
  • International Level: 2%

Financial Sustainability: 10%

  • Institutional Income per Faculty: 2%
  • Institutional Income per Student: 2%
  • Papers per Research Income: 2%
  • Research Income per Academic/Research Staff: 2%
  • Research Income per Institutional Income: 2%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Academic Rankings:

Normalized citation impact (Citations of research publications from all university authors compared with world averages) 20% Citation per papers 20% Papers per academic and research staff 20% International research reputation 20% Share of research publications written in international co-authorship 20%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:

Teaching Reputation 50% Research Reputation 50%

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Scimago Institutions

Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:

Research 50% Innovation 30%
Societal 20%

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ShanghaiRanking Consultancy

Criteria used in ranking -ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:

Quality of Education 10%

  • Alumni winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 10%

Quality of Faculty 40%

  • Staff winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 20%
  • Highly Cited Researchers 20%

Research Output 40%

  • Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
  • Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded & Social Science Citation Index 20%

Per Capita Performance 10%

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THE Times Higher Education, UK

Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:

30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)

  • Reputation survey: 15%
  • Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
  • Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
  • Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
  • Institutional income: 2.25%

30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)

  • Reputation survey: 18%
  • Research income: 6%
  • Research productivity: 6%

30% Citations (Research Influence)

7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)

  • Proportion of international students: 2.5%
  • Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
  • International collaboration: 2.5%

2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Global Employability University Ranking:

Employability (survey) 100%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE World Reputation Rankings:

Research Reputation 66,6% Teaching Reputation 33,3%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Asia University Ranking:

Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 30% Teaching 25% International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 7.5%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Emerging Economies University Ranking - Times Higher Education:

Teaching 30% Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 20% International outlook (staff, students, research) 10% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 10%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE World’s Most International Universities:

Proportion of international students 25% Proportion of international staff 25% Proportion of journal publications with one or more international co-authors 25% University’s international reputation 25%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Young University Rankings:

Teaching 30% Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 30% International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Arab University Ranking:

Teaching: 33% Teaching reputation: 20% Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 5% Academic staff-to-student ratio: 4% Doctorates-awarded-to-undergraduate-degrees-awarded ratio: 2.5% Institutional income per academic staff: 1.5%

Research: 33% Research reputation: 25% Publications per staff: 5% Research income per academic staff: 3%

Citations/Influence: 20%

International outlook: 8% Proportion of international students: 2% Proportion of international staff: 2% International co-authorship: 2% Collaboration within the Arab world: 2%

Society: 6% Industry income per academic staff: 2% Impact Rankings participation: 2% Impact Rankings performance: 2%"

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Urap

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Webometrics

Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:

Visibility 50% Excellence 35% Transparency 10% Presence 5%

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