Al Ain University
At a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Name in Arabic | جامعة العين |
| Emirate | Abu Dhabi |
| Location | Al Ain and Abu Dhabi |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Type | Private university |
| Website | aau.ac.ae |
| Licence | Active in the CAA register |
Source: Commission for Academic Accreditation: register entry, Al Ain University4
Campuses
| Campus | Opened | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Al Ain | 2005 | 127,646 m² |
| Abu Dhabi | 2008 | 44,000 m² |
Source: Al Ain University: Overview; Al Ain University: Annual report 2024-20251,2
Colleges
- Engineering
- Law
- Business
- Pharmacy
- Education, Humanities and Social Sciences
- Communication and Media
Source: Al Ain University: Annual report 2024-20252
The university holds international institutional accreditation from the UK Quality Assurance Agency (QAA), and three engineering bachelor's programmes are ABET accredited.1,2
Its board of trustees is chaired by the university's proprietor or a person he authorises.3
Before you rely on a degree
An active institutional licence does not mean every programme is accredited. Check the exact programme in the CAA register before enrolling, or before relying on a degree when hiring.4
Sources
- Al Ain University: Overview
- Al Ain University: Annual report 2024-2025 (PDF)
- Al Ain University: Faculty handbook 2018-2019 (PDF)
- Commission for Academic Accreditation: register entry, Al Ain University
Figures checked 22 October 2026. Prepared by Invest-Emirates.ae for general information. It is not investment, tax or legal advice; please confirm details with a qualified adviser before acting.