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Liwa University

Liwa University (LU), formerly Liwa College, became a university on 28 April 2025 with the approval of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. It is a subsidiary of NEMA Holding, with campuses in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, and offers 30 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in four colleges.

Updated October 2026 · Figures checked 22 October 2026

University status (28 April)
20251
University status (28 April)
Programmes
301
Programmes
Colleges
41
Colleges
Al Ain campus
19,524 m²2
Al Ain campus

Liwa University

At a glance

At a glance
Item Detail
Name in Arabic جامعة ليوا
Emirate Abu Dhabi
Location Abu Dhabi and Al Ain
Founded 2025 (university status)
Type Private university, a subsidiary of NEMA Holding
Website lu.ac.ae
Licence Active in the CAA register

Source: Commission for Academic Accreditation: register entry, Liwa University4

Colleges and accreditation

  • Business
  • Engineering and Computing
  • Media and Public Relations
  • Medical and Health Sciences

Source: Zawya: Liwa College transitions to Liwa University (May 2025)1

The College of Media and Public Relations is accredited by AQAS and the College of Medical and Health Sciences by AHPGS, both of Germany; the College of Business holds ACBSP accreditation.3

Campuses

The Abu Dhabi campus is in the Al Danah area. The new Al Ain campus in Al Tiwayya covers 19,524 square metres, with 41 classrooms and capacity for 2,000 students when complete.3,2

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

  1. Zawya: Liwa College transitions to Liwa University (May 2025)
  2. Zawya: Liwa University opens new campus in Al Ain
  3. Khaleej Times: Liwa University, bridging academic excellence and industry needs (April 2026)
  4. Commission for Academic Accreditation: register entry, Liwa 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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