Established in 1988 as the first private university in the GCC, Ajman University (AU) has been a trailblazer in the UAE’s education landscape. From our inception, we embraced diversity, innovation, and social impact. In 2020, AU achieved a significant milestone by becoming among the first six universities worldwide to receive global accreditation from the prestigious Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) in the UK, affirming our adherence to international educational standards.

Today, AU stands proudly as a global academic powerhouse, ranked #551 in the world and #5 in the UAE, according to the esteemed 2024 QS World University Rankings (QSWUR). Renowned for its diversity, AU is ranked #3 for International Students and #8 for International Faculty worldwide.

Our focus on graduate employability has enhanced our reputation among regional and global employers, positioning us as an incubator of exceptional talent. AU has risen to 279th for employer reputation worldwide in the QSWUR 2024, a significant leap of 100 ranks since the previous year.

In 2022, AU made history by becoming the first university in the UAE to receive an overall institutional 5 QS Stars Rating, alongside 5 QS Stars in 8 distinct categories. In 2023, AU was one of only eight universities in the UAE to be awarded a 'High Confidence' rating from the UAE Ministry of Education’s Commission for Academic Accreditation.

AU comprises nine colleges: Architecture, Art and Design; Business Administration; Dentistry; Engineering and Information Technology; Humanities and Sciences; Law; Mass Communication; Medicine; and Pharmacy and Health Sciences. It offers 23 undergraduate, 1 graduate diploma, 10 master’s and 2 doctoral programs, all accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education. Many of these programs have achieved international accreditation from well-known accreditation bodies such as AACSB, ABET, ACPE, etc.

AU has more than 40,000 alumni, from 101 countries, who are contributing to the advancement of communities all over the world.

Committed to delivering a comprehensive educational experience, Ajman University shapes highly skilled and socially responsible leaders of tomorrow. True to our ethos, at Ajman University, we ‘Make It Happen!’