Popular Educational Institutions in the UAE

As the United Arab Emirates (UAE) emerged as the economic powerhouse of the Middle East and Northern African region, people from all over the world immigrated to the country in search of jobs and new opportunities.

The economic boom of the country brought some of the best and creative minds together to the Arab country and it provided them with immense career growth. However, the people who transformed the country into a developed economy were educated from some of the biggest and premier global colleges and universities.

The biggest concern for the expatriate population, who settled with their families in the UAE, was to provide the western standards education to their children. After that many great universities and colleges were set up in the country to provide best-in-class education to both local population as well as the expatriates.

The educational institutions in the UAE now produce world class graduates, who are highly skilled in various sectors such as automobile, construction, fashion, retail, tourism, education, engineering, bio-chemicals, oil and gas, etc.

Some of the popular educational institutions in the UAE are

RAK Medical & Health Sciences University & RAK College of Dental Sciences

The emirate of Ras Al Khaimah has the RAK Medical & Health Sciences University and its constituent college, the RAK College of Dental Sciences. The college was established on 2006 and is based in Al Qusaidat. This is one of the best medical universities in the emirate and offers various courses such as pharmaceutical, dental, and medical sciences.

Ras Al Khaimah Women's College

This is an all exclusive women’s college in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, which provides a wide array of contemporary educational programs. This all women’s college offers post-secondary degree to the local women.

Dubai Pharmacy College

Founded in 1992, Dubai Pharmacy College offers a wide array of courses such as pharmaceutical and medical sciences. This is the maiden pharmacy college in the emirate and was established under the vision of the renowned philanthropist Haji Saeed Bin Ahmed Al Lootah.

Gulf Medical University

Founded in 1998, Gulf Medical University is a private university the emirate. Before gaining the status of university, it was Gulf Medical College. The university provides post graduate and undergraduate degrees in several medical sciences fields.

Ajman University of Science and Technology

Established in 1998, Ajman University of Science and Technology was previously known as Ajman College of Science and Technology. The private university in the emirate of Ajman was established on the foundation of investment, education, and information.

Dubai Medical College

Dubai Medical College was established in 1985 and became the maiden private college to confer degrees of surgery and medicine in the UAE. The college offers degrees in a wide range of subjects ranging from Histology, Pathology, Biochemistry, Anatomy, Immunology, Pathogenic Biology, Pharmacology, Embryology, Physiology, Hematology, Mophology, and Microscopy.

Khalifa University

Founded in 2007, Khalifa University is a university focused on science subjects. It is situated in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, while a satellite campus of the university is situated in the emirate of Sharjah. QS Rankings awarded Khalifa University with a rank of 481^st best global university in 2016.

University of Sharjah

Established in 1997, University of Sharjah is a private university situated in the emirate of Sharjah. The university was inaugurated by H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi.

City University College of Ajman

Founded in 2011, City University College of Ajman is a university situated in the emirate of Ajman. The university offers a wide range of degrees. In August 2011, the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research gave license to the university.

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