• United Arab Emirates University was established in 1976.

• It was founded by Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

• The university was created as the UAE’s first comprehensive national university.

• It began with a mission to support the country’s education, research and workforce development.

• UAEU expanded from early faculties into a multi-college public research university.

• The university developed strong academic areas in business, education, engineering, science, agriculture, medicine, law and humanities.

• UAEU became an important institution for preparing Emirati and international graduates.

• It expanded postgraduate and doctoral study as research became more important to the UAE’s development.

• The university strengthened its role in innovation, entrepreneurship, research collaboration and community service.

• Today, UAEU is recognized as one of the UAE’s leading public research universities

• Public research university in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi

• Established in 1976

• Founded by Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan

• One of the UAE’s flagship national universities

• Offers undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs

• Strong academic coverage across nine major colleges

• Popular for engineering, IT, business, education, law, medicine, health sciences, agriculture, veterinary medicine, humanities and science

• Medium of instruction includes English for many academic programs, with Arabic used in selected fields where applicable

• Suitable for Emirati and international students

• Strong research, innovation and national development focus

• Fees are published in AED by credit hour and total program cost

• Offers undergraduate scholarships and graduate/doctoral funding opportunities for eligible students

• Choose the correct study level: UG, PG or PhD.

• Select the exact UAEU college and program.

• Check program-specific academic requirements.

• Check English language requirements and any Arabic language expectations where relevant.

• Review tuition fees in AED before applying.

• Prepare academic transcripts and certificates.

• Prepare passport or national identity documents.

• Submit English test scores if required.

• Submit CV, recommendation letters, statement of purpose or research documents for PG and PhD programs if required.

• Complete the online application through the official UAEU admission route.

• Track the application through the official admission system.

• Respond to any additional document requests.

• Accept the offer if selected.

• Complete fee payment, visa, housing and enrollment steps as applicable.

• Attend orientation and begin classes according to the university calendar.

Admission Details

• UG admission is for students applying after high school or equivalent.

• PG admission is for master’s applicants who already hold a bachelor’s degree.

• PhD admission is for doctoral applicants with relevant graduate-level preparation.

• International applicants should apply early because document verification, visa processing and fee payment can take time.

• Students should confirm whether housing is available for their level of study.

• Graduate students should note that university housing may not be provided for graduate programs.

• Application fees may exclude VAT.

• Published fees may change according to university policy.

• Students should always confirm the latest official fee and admission table before final submission.

UG Fees

Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine UG Programs

• Approx Fee: AED 2,500 per credit hour for agriculture, food science, horticulture and marine fisheries-related bachelor’s programs

• Total Program Fee: Around AED 300,000 for 120-credit programs

• Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine Fee: AED 3,000 per credit hour; total around AED 456,000 for 152 credits

• Duration: Usually 4 Years for most bachelor’s programs; veterinary medicine may take longer depending on structure

• Eligibility: Recognized high school qualification with Science and Mathematics preparation; English language requirement applies

• Admission Mode: UAEU Undergraduate Admission Route

Business and Economics UG Programs

• Approx Fee: AED 2,300 per credit hour

• Total Program Fee: Around AED 276,000 for 120-credit programs

• Duration: Usually 4 Years

• Eligibility: Recognized high school qualification with Mathematics, English and business readiness

• Admission Mode: UAEU Undergraduate Admission Route

Education UG Programs

• Approx Fee: AED 1,900 per credit hour

• Total Program Fee: Around AED 239,400 for 126-credit programs

• Duration: Usually 4 Years

• Eligibility: Recognized high school qualification with English language readiness and teaching suitability

• Admission Mode: UAEU Undergraduate Admission Route

Engineering UG Programs

• Approx Fee: AED 2,500 per credit hour

• Total Program Fee: Around AED 330,000 for 132-credit engineering programs

• Duration: Usually 4 Years

• Eligibility: Recognized high school qualification with strong Mathematics and Science preparation

• Admission Mode: UAEU Undergraduate Admission Route

Humanities and Social Sciences UG Programs

• Approx Fee: AED 1,900 per credit hour

• Total Program Fee: Around AED 228,000 for 120-credit programs

• Duration: Usually 4 Years

• Eligibility: Recognized high school qualification with English, Arabic or humanities readiness depending on major

• Admission Mode: UAEU Undergraduate Admission Route

Information Technology UG Programs

• Approx Fee: AED 2,500 per credit hour

• Total Program Fee: Around AED 325,000–360,000 depending on required credits

• Duration: Usually 4 Years

• Eligibility: Recognized high school qualification with Mathematics, computing or quantitative readiness

• Admission Mode: UAEU Undergraduate Admission Route

Law UG Program

• Approx Fee: AED 1,900 per credit hour

• Total Program Fee: Around AED 247,000 for 130 credits

• Duration: Usually 4 Years

• Eligibility: Recognized high school qualification with strong reading, writing, Arabic/English and analytical ability

• Admission Mode: UAEU Undergraduate Admission Route

Medicine and Health Sciences UG Programs

• Approx Fee: AED 2,500 per credit hour for health sciences programs such as dietetics, nutritional science and speech-language pathology

• Total Program Fee: Around AED 300,000 for 120-credit health science programs

• Duration: Usually 4 Years for health science bachelor’s programs; medicine follows a professional structure

• Eligibility: Recognized high school qualification with strong Science and English preparation; program-specific requirements apply

• Admission Mode: UAEU Undergraduate Admission Route

Science UG Programs

• Approx Fee: AED 2,500 per credit hour

• Total Program Fee: Around AED 300,000 for 120-credit science programs

• Duration: Usually 4 Years

• Eligibility: Recognized high school qualification with Mathematics and Science preparation

• Admission Mode: UAEU Undergraduate Admission Route

PG Fees

Master of Professional Accounting

• Fee: AED 2,750 per credit hour

• Required Credits: 36

• Approx Total Fee: AED 99,000

• Duration: Usually 1–2 Years

• Eligibility: Recognized bachelor’s degree; accounting or business background may help

• Admission Mode: UAEU Graduate Admission Route

Master in Business Analytics

• Fee: AED 3,660 per credit hour

• Required Credits: 30

• Approx Total Fee: AED 109,800

• Duration: Usually 1–2 Years

• Eligibility: Recognized bachelor’s degree with quantitative, business, statistics or computing readiness

• Admission Mode: UAEU Graduate Admission Route

Education Master’s Programs

• Fee: AED 2,400 per credit hour

• Required Credits: Usually 30–36 depending on program

• Approx Total Fee: AED 72,000–86,400

• Duration: Usually 1–2 Years

• Eligibility: Recognized bachelor’s degree in education or related field; teaching experience may help

• Admission Mode: UAEU Graduate Admission Route

Engineering Master’s Programs

• Fee: AED 2,400 per credit hour for many Al Ain engineering master’s programs

• Required Credits: Usually 30–33 depending on thesis or non-thesis route

• Approx Total Fee: AED 72,000–79,200 for many standard engineering master’s pathways

• Engineering Management Abu Dhabi Fee: AED 3,000 per credit hour; approx AED 99,000 for 33 credits

• Duration: Usually 1–2 Years

• Eligibility: Recognized bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field

• Admission Mode: UAEU Graduate Admission Route

Humanities and Social Sciences Master’s Programs

• Fee Range: AED 1,600–3,000 per credit hour depending on program

• Approx Total Fee: AED 48,000–108,000 depending on credit requirements and subject

• Duration: Usually 1–2 Years

• Eligibility: Recognized bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

• Admission Mode: UAEU Graduate Admission Route

Law Master’s Programs

• Fee Range: AED 2,400–2,700 per credit hour depending on campus and program

• Required Credits: Around 31

• Approx Total Fee: AED 74,400–83,700

• Duration: Usually 1–2 Years

• Eligibility: Recognized bachelor’s degree in law or related field

• Admission Mode: UAEU Graduate Admission Route

Science Master’s Programs

• Fee Range: AED 2,300–2,400 per credit hour for many science programs

• Required Credits: Usually around 30

• Approx Total Fee: AED 69,000–72,000 for many science master’s programs

• Duration: Usually 1–2 Years

• Eligibility: Recognized bachelor’s degree in science or related field

• Admission Mode: UAEU Graduate Admission Route

Agriculture and Food Master’s Programs

• Fee Range: AED 1,600–2,300 per credit hour depending on program

• Required Credits: Usually 30–36

• Approx Total Fee: AED 57,600–69,000 depending on program structure

• Duration: Usually 1–2 Years

• Eligibility: Recognized bachelor’s degree in agriculture, food science, biology, environment or related field

• Admission Mode: UAEU Graduate Admission Route

IT, Medicine and Health Sciences Master’s Programs

• Approx Fee: AED 2,300–3,000 per credit hour depending on program

• Approx Total Fee: Varies by required credits and route

• Duration: Usually 1–2 Years

• Eligibility: Recognized bachelor’s degree in computing, health sciences, medicine, biology, public health or related field depending on program

• Admission Mode: UAEU Graduate Admission Route

PhD / Doctoral Fees

Doctor of Business Administration

• Fee: AED 8,400 per credit hour for coursework and AED 1,680 per credit hour for dissertation research

• Credit Structure: 24 coursework credits plus 30 dissertation credits

• Approx Total Fee: AED 252,000 before any additional extended dissertation charges

• Duration: Usually 3–4 Years depending on progress

• Eligibility: Relevant master’s degree or equivalent professional academic background; leadership and research readiness required

• Admission Mode: UAEU Doctoral Admission Route

Science PhD Programs

• Fee: AED 2,700 per credit hour

• Required Credits: 54 credit hours or more

• Approx Total Fee: From AED 145,800 or higher depending on final research structure

• Duration: Usually 3–5 Years depending on research progress

• Eligibility: Relevant master’s degree, research ability and supervisor fit

• Admission Mode: UAEU Doctoral Admission Route

Education PhD Programs

• Fee: AED 2,800 per credit hour

• Required Credits: 60 credit hours or more

• Approx Total Fee: From AED 168,000 or higher depending on program structure

• Duration: Usually 3–5 Years depending on research progress

• Eligibility: Relevant master’s degree in education or related field; research readiness required

• Admission Mode: UAEU Doctoral Admission Route

Food and Agriculture PhD Programs

• Fee: AED 2,400 per credit hour

• Required Credits: 54 credit hours or more

• Approx Total Fee: From AED 129,600 or higher depending on program structure

• Duration: Usually 3–5 Years depending on research progress

• Eligibility: Relevant master’s degree in agriculture, food science, biology or related field

• Admission Mode: UAEU Doctoral Admission Route

Engineering PhD Programs

• Fee: AED 2,400 per credit hour

• Required Credits: 54 credit hours or more

• Approx Total Fee: From AED 129,600 or higher depending on program structure

• Duration: Usually 3–5 Years depending on research progress

• Eligibility: Relevant master’s degree in engineering or related technical field

• Admission Mode: UAEU Doctoral Admission Route

• UAEU offers scholarship and tuition discount opportunities for eligible students.

• Undergraduate tuition discounts may be available for selected students based on university rules.

• PhD fellowship opportunities may include full tuition waiver, monthly stipend and health insurance where applicable.

• Some doctoral scholarships may include an additional research-project bonus depending on supervisor funding.

• Graduate assistantship opportunities may be available in selected colleges or departments.

• Scholarship availability can vary by nationality, program, academic merit, research area and funding cycle.

• Meeting admission requirements does not automatically guarantee scholarship selection.

• Strong scholarship applicants should show academic excellence, research potential, leadership, motivation and program fit.

• Students should check scholarship deadlines separately from admission deadlines.

• Final scholarship terms should always be verified on UAEU’s official scholarship pages.

• UAEU graduates can build careers across the UAE, GCC region and international markets.

• Business graduates can work in accounting, finance, banking, marketing, human resources, logistics, business analytics and management roles.

• Engineering graduates can work in aerospace, civil infrastructure, petroleum, energy, mechanical systems, electrical systems, communications and construction sectors.

• IT graduates can work in software development, cybersecurity, data science, artificial intelligence, information systems, cloud computing and digital transformation.

• Education graduates can work in schools, education leadership, curriculum support, special education, early childhood education and training organizations.

• Law graduates can pursue legal practice, compliance, public administration, policy support and legal research pathways.

• Humanities and social sciences graduates can work in media, translation, tourism, social work, public policy, research, communication and community services.

• Agriculture and food graduates can work in food safety, agriculture, horticulture, animal science, fisheries, sustainability and food production.

• Medicine and health graduates can move into clinical, nutrition, speech-language, public health and healthcare-related pathways depending on professional requirements.

• PhD graduates can pursue academia, research centers, government research, policy research, industry research and specialist consulting roles.

• Official Website: https://www.uaeu.ac.ae

• About UAEU: https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/about/

• Undergraduate Programs: https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/catalog/undergraduate/programs/

• Graduate Programs: https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/catalog/graduate/programs/

• Undergraduate Admissions: https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/admission/undergraduate_admissions.shtml

• Graduate Admissions: https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/admission/gradudate_admissions.shtml

• Undergraduate Tuition Fees: https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/dvcsae/student_account_office/program-and-housing-rates-international-students-undergraduate-students.shtml

• Master’s Tuition Fees: https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/dvcsae/student_account_office/program-and-housing-rates-graduate-students.shtml

• Doctorate Tuition Fees: https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/dvcsae/student_account_office/program-and-housing-rates-doctor.shtml

• Undergraduate Scholarships: https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/admission/undergraduate-scholarships.shtml

• Graduate Scholarships: https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/cgs/scholarship.shtml

• PhD Fellowship: https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/cgs/phd_fellowship_all.shtml