UAE Ministry Of Education Releases New Rankings For Higher Education Institutions

The UAE Ministry of Education has released the Top Research Universities based on a recently released National Framework for the Classification of Higher Education Institutions. This framework, unveiled by Dr. Mohammad Al Mualla, Undersecretary for Higher Education Academic Affairs, aims to provide a locally relevant assessment of universities across the country.

International University Rankings

According to Gulf News reports, the framework takes into account regional priorities that might not be fully reflected in global rankings in order to especially address the UAE's educational environment. Although global rankings cover more than 1,500 colleges globally, Dr. Al Mualla found that they frequently ignore details that are crucial to the UAE's educational objectives.

According to Dr. Al Mualla, "the national framework focuses on the UAE's priorities," she said at a news conference in Dubai, as reported by GulfNews. "It offers a tailored approach to evaluating higher education institutions, taking into account factors that are crucial for students, parents, and employers in our nation."

The newly released rankings categorise universities into four distinct groups based on their research capabilities and educational standards:

Group 1: Outstanding

• American University of Sharjah

• United Arab Emirates University

• Khalifa University

• Mohammed bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences

• New York University Abu Dhabi

Group 2: Very Good

• Abu Dhabi University

• American University in Dubai

• The British University in Dubai

• Al Sharekah University

• Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University

• Rochester Institute of Technology

• Zayed University

• Ajman University

• University of Wollongong in Dubai

Group 3: Good

• American University in the Emirates

• The American University of Ras Al Khaimah

• Emirates College for Educational Development

• Gulf Medical University

• Sorbonne University

• Al Ain University

• Canadian University in Dubai

• Institute of Business Administration Technology in Dubai

• University of Dubai

• Dubai College of Pharmacy

• Raydan Academy

• Saint Joseph University Dubai

Group 4: Satisfactory

• Horizon University College

• Emirates Aviation University

• Imam Malik College of Islamic Sharia and Law

• University of Fujairah

• City University Ajman

• Al Wasl University

• Jumeirah University

• Ras Al Khaimah University of Medicine and Health Sciences