Gulf Medical University
At a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Name in Arabic | جامعة الخليج الطبية |
| Emirate | Ajman |
| Location | Thumbay Medicity, Al Jurf, Ajman |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Type | Private university owned by Thumbay Group |
| Website | gmu.ac.ae |
| Licence | Active in the CAA register |
Source: Commission for Academic Accreditation: register entry, Gulf Medical University4
Milestones
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 1998 | Gulf Medical College founded; MBBS programme begins |
| 2000 | Bachelor of Physiotherapy added |
| 2005 | First MBBS graduates |
| 2008 | Becomes Gulf Medical University |
| 2018 | Colleges of Healthcare Management and Economics, and of Nursing, established |
| 2021 | Accredited by the UK Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) |
Source: Gulf Medical University: Brochure 20212
Colleges
- Medicine
- Dentistry
- Pharmacy
- Health Sciences
- Nursing
- Healthcare Management and Economics
Source: Gulf Medical University: Staff handbook 2021-20221
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
- Gulf Medical University: Staff handbook 2021-2022 (PDF)
- Gulf Medical University: Brochure 2021 (PDF)
- Gulf Medical University: About GMU
- Commission for Academic Accreditation: register entry, Gulf Medical University
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