UAEU Achieves Top UAE Rank, Enters Global University List

The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has achieved a major academic milestone by ranking first in the UAE in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026. The university shares this top national position with Khalifa University and Abu Dhabi University, underlining its position as a leading academic and research institution in the country.

Global Recognition

UAEU has also been placed in the 201–250 category globally, reflecting its growing influence and reputation on the international academic stage. This achievement highlights the university’s commitment to delivering world-class education and advancing research with global impact.

Chancellor’s Statement

Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh, Cultural Advisor to the UAE President and Chancellor of UAEU, stated that this ranking reflects the university’s sustainable approach to developing its academic and research environment. He emphasized UAEU’s vision to be a global scientific and intellectual hub, supporting the nation’s knowledge-based development and shaping its future.

Commitment to Excellence

The Chancellor noted, “UAEU’s leading position in global rankings is the result of its steadfast commitment to the vision of our wise leadership. The university has built an integrated academic system fostering innovation, producing highly qualified national talent, and generating impactful research to address future challenges.”

Collaborative Success

This achievement is the result of collaboration among UAEU’s faculty, researchers, students, and international partners. The ranking reflects the university’s consistent efforts to strengthen its teaching quality, research output, and innovation, while maintaining strong global partnerships.

About the Rankings

The Times Higher Education World University Rankings is a highly respected global evaluation system. It considers multiple criteria, including teaching quality, research excellence, innovation and knowledge transfer, and international reputation. These criteria assess faculty qualifications, learning environment, research publications, industry collaboration, and global partnerships.

Research Environment and Funding

The ranking also evaluates the research environment and funding, highlighting the university’s strong support for researchers and the robustness of its research infrastructure. This reinforces UAEU’s role as a leader in scientific discovery and innovation.

UAEU’s top national position and global recognition reflect its dedication to academic excellence, research innovation, and contribution to building a knowledge-based society. The milestone reaffirms its status as one of the UAE’s premier universities shaping the nation’s educational and research landscape.