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Umm Al Quwain University

Umm Al Quwain University (UAQU) was established in 2007 as Emirates Canadian University College and received its institutional licence on 8 March 2008. In September 2012 ownership passed to the Government of Umm Al Quwain, represented by the Ruler, Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, and his partners. It took its current name in 2019.

Updated October 2026 · Figures checked 22 October 2026

Founded
20071
Founded
Ownership passes to the UAQ Government and partners
20121
Ownership passes to the UAQ Government and partners
Colleges
52
Colleges

Umm Al Quwain University

At a glance

At a glance
Item Detail
Name in Arabic جامعة أم القيوين
Emirate Umm Al Quwain
Location Umm Al Quwain
Founded 2007
Type University owned since 2012 by the Government of Umm Al Quwain and partners
Website uaqu.ac.ae
Licence Active in the CAA register

Source: Commission for Academic Accreditation: register entry, Umm Al Quwain University4

Colleges

  • Computer Science (cybersecurity; AI and smart systems)
  • Business Administration
  • Mass Communication
  • Arts and Sciences (sociology)
  • Law

Source: Umm Al Quwain University: FAQs2

The first accredited programme, a BA in English and Translation, followed in 2009; business administration, mass communication and, from March 2014, law were accredited later. The College of Computer Science was approved by the ministry from the 2026/2027 academic year.1,3

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

  1. Commission for Academic Accreditation: Umm Al Quwain University executive summary (PDF)
  2. Umm Al Quwain University: FAQs
  3. Umm Al Quwain University: Home page
  4. Commission for Academic Accreditation: register entry, Umm Al Quwain 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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