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Ajman University
Private university in United Arab Emirates From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ajman University (Arabic: جامعة عجمان) was established on 17 June 1988 as the first private university in the Gulf Cooperation Council. It was the first university in the United Arab Emirates to admit expatriate students under the institutional name "Ajman University College of Science and Technology," which was subsequently renamed "Ajman University of Science and Technology". In 2018, it was again renamed to "Ajman University".[1]
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Ajman University is located in the Al Jurf area, close to Khalifa Hospital in Ajman. It is a comprehensive, traditional university offering a wide range of academic disciplines, including a fully accredited College of Medicine and College of Law. The 215,000 square meter (2.3 million square feet) campus has sports facilities (football, basketball, track and field, swimming), a gymnasium, a bookstore, health unit, restaurants, and mosques. Its standard academic year is divided into the fall (August) and spring (January) semesters; it also has one summer semester (June).
Ajman university was ranked among the top 30 universities (#17) in the Arab world,[2] and is ranked #6 in the UAE according to the 2026 QS University rankings.[3]
Ajman University is accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), the UAE Federal Government's quality assurance agency for higher education.
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Transition to Non-Profit Institution
On 20 December 2023, H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Ruler of Ajman, issued Emiri Decree No. 14 of 2023, officially converting Ajman University from a for-profit entity into a non-profit institution.[4]
Under the decree:
- The university gained legal personality and administrative/financial independence.
- It is now owned by the Government of Ajman, no longer subject to prior government HR and fiscal systems.
The decree specifies institutional objectives: enhancing academic and research excellence, promoting innovation and entrepreneurship, expanding access to education globally, and supporting economic development. [5]
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Rankings and Recognition
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Ajman University has experienced consistent growth in regional and global university rankings over recent years, particularly in areas such as internationalization, subject excellence, and sustainable development goals.
QS World University Rankings
In the QS World University Rankings 2026, Ajman University was ranked #440 globally, climbing 37 places from the previous year. It is currently ranked #6 in the United Arab Emirates and continues to lead the nation
in international student ratio, with 81% of its student body composed of international students. The university also scored highly in employer reputation and international faculty indicators.
Ajman University has also achieved notable success in the QS Subject Rankings 2025:
- Ranked #1 in the UAE and top 51–100 globally for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
- Ranked #1 in the UAE and top 151–200 globally for Pharmacy and Pharmacology
- Ranked #2 in the UAE and 201–250 globally in Computer Science and Mathematics
- Improved its global ranking in Social Sciences and Management to #284, up from the 451–500 band in the previous year
Times Higher Education Rankings
Ajman University was listed in the 301–400 global band of the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025, which assess universities based on their contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The university ranked #1 in the UAE for SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), highlighting its strong commitment to health, education, and global collaboration.
In THE subject-specific rankings for 2025:
- AU was ranked #88 globally in Education Studies, and #1 in the UAE in the same field
- It was placed within the 301–400 range globally in Medical and Health Sciences, Engineering, and Computer Science, where it also holds top-tier rankings nationally
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Ajman University Colleges & Programs
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College of Architecture, Art and Design
College of Business Administration
- Bachelor of Science in Management[9]
- Bachelor of Science in Marketing[10]
- Bachelor of Science in Finance
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting
- Master of Business Administration (Marketing)[11]
- Master of Business Administration (Human Resource Management)
- Master of Business Administration (Financial Management)
- Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA)
- Micro-Master in Strategic and Digital Marketing[12]
College of Dentistry
College of Engineering and Information Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering/ Electronics & Communication
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering/ Instrumentation & Control
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering/ Power & Renewable Energy
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Information Systems/ Project Management
- Bachelor of Science in Information Systems/E- Business Management
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology/ Networking and Security
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology/ Databases and Web Systems
- Bachelor of Science in Data Analytics
- Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence
College of Humanities and Sciences
- Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Social Work
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
- Master of Arts in Arabic Language and Literature / Literature and Criticism
- Master of Arts in Arabic Language and Literature / Language and Syntax Grammar
- Professional Diploma in Teaching
College of Law
- Bachelor of Law
- Master of Law (Private Law)
- Master of Law (Public Law)
- Doctorate of Philosophy in Law
College of Mass Communication
- Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication / Public Relations and Advertising
- Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication / Radio and Television
- Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication / Print and Electronic Press
- Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication / Graphic Design
- Master of Public Relations and Corporate Communication
College of Medicine
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S)
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
- Bachelor of Pharmacy
- Master of Science in pharmacy (Clinical Pharmacy)
- Master of Science in pharmacy (Pharmaceutical Technology)
In May 2019, Ajman University and Gulf Medical University signed a MoU to facilitate academic cooperation. The partnership is intended to foster technical cooperation, joint scientific research and dual degree programs.
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Notable faculty: past and present
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Notable alumni
- Deema Hijjawi – chef, writer and television presenter[15]
- Tarek Shahin – Manager of Training and Continuing Education Centre at University of Science and Technology of Fujairah
- Fardad Farahzad - Iranian-British journalist, TV presenter and entrepreneur
- Mohamed Osman Baloola - Sudanese scientist and inventor who was named among The World's 500 Most influential Arabs in 2012 and 2013
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