United Arab Emirates University

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   The short answer

   United Arab Emirates University is a public research university in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, and it suits students who want a large, established university in the United Arab Emirates with international peers. It is a better fit if you want a broad university setting rather than a small specialist institution.

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   What you can study

   The university offers courses in various subjects up to graduate school. A detailed programme catalogue is not included here, so check the official website for the current list of undergraduate, graduate, and subject options before applying.

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   Getting in

   International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions process and check the entry requirements for their chosen programme. Confirm the document list, academic equivalency requirements, deadlines, and any language requirements on the official website before you submit an application.

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   What it costs

   Tuition is listed at AED 37,500 to AED 50,500. Living costs in Al Ain will depend on housing, transport, food, and personal spending, so confirm your full budget separately and check the admissions office for any current fee updates.

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   Coming from abroad

   The university has 3,000 international students, so it already admits a sizeable non-local cohort. Before applying, check the language of instruction for your programme, visa steps, housing options, and the documents needed for a student moving from abroad.

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   How it compares

   Among the 37 universities in the United Arab Emirates, this is one of the country’s established public options and the oldest university in the country. Its scale and research-university profile make it more suitable for students looking for a broad, mainstream university experience than for those seeking a very small or highly specialized institution.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.