Education

The United Arab Emirates University has admitted 1,120 new students to the second semester, including 55 international students, 567 citizens, in addition to 351 national service students, 139 students in the master’s program and 8 students in the doctoral program. Emsat exams will be carried out at the university for all students for the first time in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, instead of the skills assessment tests that were previously conducted.

The Arab Organization for Education, Culture and Science (ALECSO) and Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Distinguished Academic Performance announce the results of the 25th session of Hamdan – ALECSO Award for Distinguished Educational Research for the year 2022. The award attracted participations of 13 Arab countries where there were four winning research papers out of a total of 72 participants at the level of the Arab world.

A group of 25 Marketing students from the prestigious business school, the Ivy College of Business from Iowa State University, were the latest to be dazzled by the innovation-driven ecosystem of the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP), one of the region’s most dynamic incubation hubs for startups.

The National Water and Energy Center at the United Arab Emirates University, in cooperation with the Fujairah Research Center and the Fujairah Environment Authority, conducted water resources- related studies in the Emirate of Fujairah. This research is aligned with the UAE Water Security Strategy 2036, which aims to ensure the sustainability of water during natural conditions and extreme emergency conditions and comes in line with the UAE applicable laws and the specifications of the World Health Organization and contribute to the prosperity and progress of society and the sustainability of the growth of the national economy.

The United Arab Emirates University builds bridges of positive and constructive cooperation to enhance the international reputation of the university. The UAE University has recently made several partnerships with educational institutions in Malaysia, especially with the University of Malaya, in areas of national priority.

Rabdan Academy received the first batch of the Republic of Indonesia Defense University’s cadets to study at Rabdan Academy during the next semester, under the student exchange program, one of the aspects of joint cooperation between the two sides.

At the end of the year 2022, the United Arab Emirates University has accomplished number of academic achievements that enhance its role and position as a leading national university that anticipates future and achieves the national strategic vision to improve the educational system and its academic outcomes that meet the requirements of national development projects, with the competencies of graduates in various academic disciplines. In addition, it has strengthened its role as a leading university in the fields of scientific research and strategic consultation, which serve decision-makers and national institutions.

Ajman University (AU) has landed the well-known “Institutional Growth Award” from Ellucian for its outstanding use of technology in 2022 to transform and enhance the digital experience of students, faculty and staff members.

IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants), the association of accountants and financial professionals in business, launched its 2023 Student Case Competition, which provides an opportunity for students to interpret, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and communicate a solution to a management accounting problem.

The Board of Trustees of  Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Distinguished Academic Performance approved the results of the competitions of the 25th Cycle of its local awards during its meeting held at Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Center for Giftedness and Creativity, chaired by His Excellency Humaid Mohammed Al Qatami, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, in the presence of His Excellency Dr. Jamal Al Muhairi, Vice-Chairman of the Board, and His Excellency Dr. Khalifa Al Suwaidi, Secretary General of the Foundation, and each of the members of the Board, His Excellency Issa Al Hai Al Maidoor, His Excellency Abdullah Saeed Balyouha, and His Excellency Suleiman Abdul Khaleq Al Ansari.

The United Arab Emirates University has established many research partnerships with various international educational institutions to boost its research productivity and quality. This is in line with the university's vision of becoming a research-intensive university that contributes to achieving sustainability in all fields and provides creative and innovative solutions that would be reflected positively on the UAE development and prosperity.

California Institute of Technology (Caltech) and Technology Innovation Institute (TII) have today announced a global strategic partnership to collaborate on key research priorities. The three-year, multi-million-dollar partnership includes a comprehensive exchange of researchers enabling the partners to conduct interdisciplinary research in the areas of autonomous systems, quantum algorithms, low precision AI, biotechnology, and propulsion systems. The partnership will also focus on sustainable technologies to contribute to the reduction of environmental risks.