Zayed University
At a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Name in Arabic | جامعة زايد |
| Emirate | Several emirates |
| Location | Abu Dhabi and Dubai |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Type | Federal public university |
| Website | www.zu.ac.ae |
| Licence | Active in the CAA register |
Source: Commission for Academic Accreditation: register entry, Zayed University; Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research: UAE public higher education institutions5,6
Campuses
The Dubai campus moved to its current site in Academic City (Al Ruwayyah) in June 2006; it covers 70 hectares with 110,000 square metres built. The Abu Dhabi campus has been in use since August 2011 and covers 77 hectares with 188,500 square metres built.2,3
In 2009 the university began admitting UAE residents and international students alongside UAE nationals.1
Colleges
- Arts and Creative Enterprises
- Business
- Communication and Media Sciences
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Natural and Health Sciences
- Technological Innovation
Source: Zayed University: Colleges and institutes4
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
- Zayed University: Home page
- Zayed University: Catalogue 2022-2023 (PDF)
- Zayed University: Campuses
- Zayed University: Colleges and institutes
- Commission for Academic Accreditation: register entry, Zayed University
- Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research: UAE public higher education institutions
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.