University of Dubai
At a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Name in Arabic | جامعة دبي |
| Emirate | Dubai |
| Location | Dubai International Academic City |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Type | Private university owned by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry |
| Website | ud.ac.ae |
| Licence | Active in the CAA register |
Source: Commission for Academic Accreditation: register entry, University of Dubai6
Accreditation and campus
Besides its UAE licence and CAA programme accreditation, the university holds AACSB accreditation for business and ABET accreditation for computing and information systems.3,4
Dubai Chamber broke ground on the Academic City campus to move the university from its earlier premises. The campus is LEED certified and designed as a net-zero energy building, with solar panels generating about 2,000 kilowatts a day.5,4
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.6
Sources
- University of Dubai: Home page
- Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research: University of Dubai institution card (PDF)
- AACSB: University of Dubai
- University of Dubai: Centre for Executive Development, about
- Gulf News: University of Dubai to move to Dubai Academic City
- Commission for Academic Accreditation: register entry, University of Dubai
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.