AAU is ranked among the top 620 according to QS World University Rankings 2024
- Posted on:Jun 28, 2023
Al Ain University (AAU) has been ranked among the top 620 universities according to the QS World University Rankings 2024. This reflects the university's outstanding performance in terms of educational development and its prestigious academic reputation in the international academic community, solidifying its position as a leading academic institution. The QS ranking is one of the most renowned global rankings for benchmarking universities, as its methodologies rely on analyzing and measuring the academic attributes of institutions, such as the level of education, quality of scientific research outputs, and the scientific and professional capabilities of graduates.
This progress indicates the notable improvement of the university’s achievement in ranking indicators, including; academic reputation, employer opinions, faculty-student ratio, international research network, web impact, percentage of staff with doctoral degrees, percentage of international faculty members, and percentage of international students.
Dr. Noor El-Deen Atatreh, Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees, expressed his gratitude and appreciation to all who contributed to this achievement, which crowns Al Ain University's continuous efforts in enhancing what it offers to students, academics, researchers, and the community. He noted that the university's progress in rankings confirms its commitment to keeping pace with the developments in education and the rapid transformations witnessed by educational systems worldwide. It also demonstrates excellent performance and dedicated work toward enhancing the quality of education and scientific research within a distinctive learning environment. He affirmed Al Ain University's commitment to doubling its efforts and achieving more in delivering internationally accredited academic programs within an integrated educational environment that contributes to honing students' skills and preparing them for the future.
Prof. Ghaleb Al Refae, AAU president, stated that Al Ain University's progress in global rankings attests to the success of its continuous visions and strategies in achieving remarkable results. He encouraged the university staff to continue supporting the institution in all its future endeavors. He emphasized that the progress serves as a clear indication of its prestigious international status and the quality of academic education and scientific research provided by the university, which it continuously seeks to develop.
He added, "The journey of university rankings, especially with ranking platforms like QS, is an exceptional journey where we prove our ability to achieve the best. Every time we advance in the ranking, we remember our commitment and determination to achieve more success and to provide high-quality education. We hope to achieve greater accomplishments and more successes in the future."
Dr. Nazih Khaddaj Mallat, Vice President (Accreditation & Quality Assurance), affirmed that Al Ain University will continue its commitment to improving its academic programs, preparing distinguished scientific research, developing training, and enhancing the learning skills of students, as well as the experiences of faculty members.
