Al Wasl University
At a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Name in Arabic | جامعة الوصل |
| Emirate | Dubai |
| Location | Dubai |
| Founded | 1986 |
| Type | Non-profit university |
| Website | alwasl.ac.ae |
| Licence | Active in the CAA register |
Source: Commission for Academic Accreditation: register entry, Al Wasl University3
Colleges and programmes
| Level | Programmes |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | Arabic Language and Literature; Library and Information Sciences; Islamic Studies |
| Master's | Islamic Studies; Arabic Language and Literature |
| PhD | Literary and Critical Studies; Jurisprudence and Its Foundations; Linguistic Studies |
Source: CAA: Executive summary, Al Wasl University1
The programmes are taught in two colleges, the College of Arts and the College of Islamic Studies. The university runs buses for female students to and from the campus, covering all of the UAE.1
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.3
Sources
- CAA: Executive summary, Al Wasl University (PDF)
- Al Wasl University: History
- Commission for Academic Accreditation: register entry, Al Wasl University
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