University Achievements

University Achievements

2023
  • March 2023 AAU ranked 5th in UAE, and (501-530) in the Global ranking by the “QS World University Ranking by Subject 2023” in “Social Sciences & Management”
  • June 2023 Ranked First in (UAE), TOP 200 (Worldwide), And, has achieved 3 SDGs: #6 (Worldwide) in SDG4: (Quality Education), #33 (Worldwide) in SDG5: (Gender Equality), #88 (Worldwide) in SDG8: (Decent Work and Economic Growth).
  • June 2023 Top 620 Worldwide, according to the "QS World University Rankings 2024".
  • October 2023 The College of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences has been awarded the "Frank Murray" Leadership Recognition for Continuous Improvement 2023 by (CAEP).
  • October 2023 Al Ain University has been ranked #28 according to the QS World University Rankings (Arab Region) 2024.
  • December 2023 Al Ain University ranked #14 in the Arab Region by THE Arab Region 2023
  • December 2023 Al Ain University ranked: 5 in UAE, 228 in Asia, and 821-840 Worldwide based on QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2024
2022
  • February, 2022 The College of Business obtained the AACSB
  • April, 2022 AAU ranked (1st in UAE and 4th in Arab Region) in “2022 QS Rankings by Subject- Law”
  • April, 2022 AAU ranked 1st in the UAE by ‘THE Impact Ranking 2022’
  • June, 2022 Top 650 Worldwide, 5th in the UAE, and 19th in the Arab Region, according to the “2023 QS World University Rankings.
  • Aug 2022 The Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering Program obtained the ABET Accreditation.
  • Aug 2022 Renewal of the ABET accreditation for the Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering, and the Bachelor of Science in Networks and Communication Engineering.
  • October, 2022 Al Ain University Ranked among the top 30 Arab universities by QS 2023
  • November 2022 The College of Education, Humanities & Social Sciences has granted the CAEP Accreditation to two academic programs: Postgraduate Professional Diploma in Teaching and Bachelor of Education in Special Education
  • December 2022 AAU has ranked 15th (Arab Region) and 4th (UAE), based on (THE) Arab University Rankings 2022”
  • December 2022 Al Ain University is ranked: 2 in UAE, 11 Arab regions & 168 worldwide by the “2022 UI Greenmetric World University Ranking”
2021
  • April, 2021 Al Ain University ranked 2nd in UAE based on “THE IMPACT Rankings 2021”
  • June, 2021 Al Ain University Ranked among the top 750 World Universities by QS 2022
  • July, 2021 Ranked 04 in UAE and 27 Regionally in (THE Arab University Rankings 2021)
  • October, 2021 Al Ain University Ranked among the top 50 Arab Universities by QS 2022
  • October, 2021 The Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting program has been endorsed by IMA (Institute of Management Account)
  • December, 2021 Al Ain University has been ranked the 2nd in UAE, 12th in Arab Region, and 169 worldwide, as per the "2021 UI GreenMetric World University Ranking"
2020
  • July 20, 2020 Al Ain university got 5 Stars in Online Learning based on QS Rating System
  • October 2020 Al Ain University ranked within 71-80 among top Arab universities by QS 2021
  • December 2020 Al Ain University records a new achievement by being ranked the 2nd in UAE, 18th in Arab Region and 250 worldwide, as per the “2020 UI GreenMetric World University Ranking”
2019
  • January 28, 2019 The College of Law obtained the initial accreditation for the Master of Criminal Science program
  • February 10, 2019 Renewal of the accreditation for the Bachelor of Education in English Language Teacher Education (ELTE)
  • May 28, 2019 The College of Communication and Media obtained the international accreditation (AQAS)
  • June 16, 2019 The College of Engineering obtained the initial accreditation for the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program
  • June 16, 2019 Renewal of the accreditation for the Bachelor in Law
  • June 16, 2019 Renewal of the accreditation for the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
  • June 16, 2019 Renewal of the accreditation for the Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering
  • September 2019 Al Ain University got the Highest QS Stars Rating in Teaching and Inclusiveness
2018
  • May 26, 2018 The College of Engineering obtained the initial accreditation for the Civil Engineering program
  • September 20, 2018 The College of Business obtained the initial accreditation for Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Healthcare Management
  • September 20, 2018 The College of Business obtained the initial accreditation for Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Project Management
2017
  • January 01, 2017 The renewal of the international accreditation (ACPE) to the college of pharmacy for four years
  • February 16, 2017 The College of Business obtained full accreditation for Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • September 24, 2017 The College of Law obtained full accreditation for Master of Law (Public and Private)
  • November 09, 2017 The College of Education obtained the initial accreditation for the Master of Education in Islamic Education Curricula and Instruction.
  • November 09, 2017 The College of Education obtained the initial accreditation for the Master of Education in Arabic Language Curricula and Instruction.
2016
  • April 10, 2016 The University moved to its new campus in Abu Dhabi City
  • August 12, 2016 The College of Engineering programs ("B.Sc. in Networks & Communication Engineering", and "B.Sc. in Software Engineering") obtained ABET Accreditation.
2015
  • February 11, 2015 The College of Pharmacy obtained the initial accreditation for the MSc of Clinical Pharmacy program
  • February 15, 2015 The College of Pharmacy obtained the international accreditation (ACPE)
  • June 19, 2015 The College of Law obtained the international accreditation (HCERES)
2014
  • July 23, 2014 The College of Education obtained full accreditation for the Professional Diploma in Teaching program
  • August 17, 2014 The College of Education obtained the initial accreditation for the Special Education, Applied Psychology and Applied Sociology programs
  • October 16, 2014 The University was granted a five-year license
  • December 07, 2014 The College of Communication and Media obtained the initial accreditation for the Communication and Media programs (Journalism, Advertising, Public Relations)
2013
  • July 17, 2013 The College of Pharmacy obtained full accreditation for the Pharmacy program
  • September 10, 2013 The College of Law obtained full accreditation
  • October 27, 2013 The College of Engineering obtained full accreditation for the Computer Engineering and Network and Communications Engineering programs
2012
  • February 29, 2012 The College of Education obtained the initial accreditation for the Arabic Language Teacher Preparation and Islamic Studies program
  • May 02, 2012 The College of Business obtained full accreditation for the Business Administration programs (BA, Accounting, Finance, etc.)
  • June 22, 2012 The College of Education obtained the initial accreditation for the MA of TESOL program
  • July 28, 2012 The College of Law obtained the initial accreditation for the MA of Private Law and Public Law programs
  • September 01,2012 AAU moved to its new campus in Al Jimi - Al Ain
2011
  • April 28, 2011 The College of Engineering obtained full accreditation for the Computer Science and Software Engineering programs
  • May 26, 2011 The College of Business obtained the initial accreditation for the MBA program (new scheme)
  • June 21, 2011 The College of Education obtained full accreditation for the English Language Teacher Preparation program
2009
  • July 07, 2009 The University was granted a five-year license
2007
  • February 04, 2007 The College of Law obtained the initial accreditation for the Law program
  • July 04, 2007 The College of Engineering obtained the initial accreditation for the Computer Engineering and Network and Communications Engineering programs
2006
  • July 29, 2006 The College of Education obtained the initial accreditation for the Professional Diploma in Teaching program
  • July 29, 2006 The College of Business obtained the initial accreditation for the MBA program
  • December 17, 2006 The College of Pharmacy obtained the initial accreditation for the Pharmacy program
2005
  • January 31, 2005 The University was initially licensed
  • June 18, 2005 The College of Engineering obtained the initial accreditation for the Computer Science and Engineering programs
  • June 27, 2005 The College of Education obtained the initial accreditation for the Education Technology program
  • July 06, 2005 The College of Business obtained the initial accreditation for the Business Administration programs (Accounting, Finance, MIS)
  • July 11, 2005 The College of Education obtained the initial accreditation for the English Language Teacher Preparation program

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