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Jumeira University

Jumeira University (JU) is a private university in Dubai founded by its owner, Khalifa Bin Dhaen Al Mheiri. It received its initial licence from the Ministry of Education on 1 March 2011, completed its main campus in December 2011 and opened for its first term in February 2012. It has four colleges.

Updated October 2026 · Figures checked 22 October 2026

Initial licence (1 March)
20111
Initial licence (1 March)
Colleges
43
Colleges

Jumeira University

At a glance

At a glance
Item Detail
Name in Arabic جامعة جميرا
Emirate Dubai
Location Dubai
Founded 2011
Type Private university
Website ju.ac.ae
Licence Active in the CAA register

Source: Commission for Academic Accreditation: register entry, Jumeira University5

Colleges

  • Islamic and Arabic Studies
  • Education
  • Business
  • Health Sciences

Source: CAA: Executive summary, renewal of institutional licensure, Jumeira University (June 2023, PDF)3

The university also has a Learning and Development Academy. Its university catalogue dates the founding to 2009, when the owner started the project.2,3

Accredited programmes

Accredited programmes
Programme First accredited
Bachelor of Business Administration January 2012
Bachelor of Islamic Studies September 2012
Master in Fiqh and its Fundamentals May 2018
Bachelor of Computer Science December 2024

Source: Jumeira University: Accreditation and licensure4

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.5

Sources

  1. Jumeira University: About
  2. Jumeira University: Catalogue 2025-2026 (PDF)
  3. CAA: Executive summary, renewal of institutional licensure, Jumeira University (June 2023, PDF)
  4. Jumeira University: Accreditation and licensure
  5. Commission for Academic Accreditation: register entry, Jumeira 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.

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