History
Founded in 1998 and proudly bearing the name of the Founder of the Nation – the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, this flagship institution has met the President’s high expectations.
Education
Globally recognized as the leading university in the region for excellence in educational innovation, research, and student leadership development that serves the changing needs of the nation in economic, social and cultural advancements
Research
The Zayed University Office of Research supports many programs designed to enhance the research culture at Zayed University, by supporting quality research that creates new knowledge in all areas of endeavor.There are many University and UAE initiatives designed to encourage and support an active research agenda, including the annual Research Incentive Fund Grants (RIF), The Provost’s Research Fellowship Awards and a range of competitive funding opportunities offered by external organisations.
Career
Career Development is a journey. Wherever you are in the process the Alumni and Student Careers Office is here to support you every step of the way.
The Alumni and Student Careers Office is committed to provide high quality and professional information, advice, guidance and counselling to students and graduates. Offering a range of services and programs to support ZU students in making well-informed career decisions and supporting their journey as ZU Alumni.
Zayed University Key Statistics & Highlights
- #401 Ranking
- 23 Scholarships
Zayed University Overview
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Zayed University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
World University Rankings
By Times Higher Education
Dropped 50 places compared to 2025
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 401 | 351 | 401 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
QS World University Rankings
By TopUniversities
Climbed 26 places compared to 2025
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 701 | 621 | 595 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 16 places compared to 2025
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| - | 671 | 687 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Student services
We are here to help you succeed. We offer a wide range of services including academic advising, student success workshops, internship coordination, and referrals.
We will help you develop effective study skills and concrete strategies for success. Our services include a variety of workshops to help you reach your full scholastic potential. Programs include academic skills development workshops, parent info-sessions, sessions with study skills specialists, degree progress educational plans, academic study plans, internship assistance, and more.Housing services
Accommodation is typically located in high-rise apartment buildings. It will be assigned based on availabilty, your family status and grade/rank. In recent years both Abu Dhabi and Dubai have experienced an acute shortage in available accommodation. Units of any form are very difficult to source and inflation in the rental market has been extremely high. While we attempt to source accommodation in a timely manner, there can be delays before you can move into your allocated housing. Housing options are also very limited. You will be assigned housing on your arrival based on availability of ZU units.
Library services
Founded in 2013 at Zayed University, the UAE Film Library and Archive is a national archive of films about the UAE and/or produced by UAE residents and corporations.
The Zayed University Library and Learning Commons provides excellent services, access, and collections to support the curriculum and the research needs of the ZU community.
Medical services
In both campuses, a health care clinic is available to provide students with health services. The health care clinic is staffed with well-qualified nurses and a doctor who is available during the University working hours.
Campus life
The United Arab Emirates is a dynamic, modern country that has established itself as a global hub for business, tourism, and development. Its strategic location, cosmopolitan society and high quality infrastructure provide the opportunity to realize the dream of the country’s leaders — to build a future of stability, prosperity and international leadership.
Zayed University is an educational centre of excellence in this emerging and evolving nation.
With state of the art campuses in Dubai and Abu Dhabi — the country’s two main cities – it truly is a nationwide initiative.
Student clubs
Emarati Club is a new club in Zayed University. Its purpose is to strengthen and preserve the national identity of UAE students. Emarati Club has many goals such as: become one of the university's best and most active clubs, produce activities that link UAE students to their cultural values, spread awareness about UAE's beautiful and rich culture amongst Zayed University's community, and build strong and useful relationships between the club and other organizations/communities.
Accreditation
Zayed University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000)
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Zayed University Student Reviews & Awards
Based on 67 reviews
- 5 Star 26 Reviews
- 4 Star 29 Reviews
- 3 Star 9 Reviews
- 2 Star 1 Review
- 1 Star 2 Reviews
How Students Rated This University
- Overall Satisfaction 4.3
- Student Teacher Interaction 4.2
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Knowledge is never a waste is a way of life Studies is good
Good not bad
I want to study at this university because I can’t afford the tuition fee and I want live with my parents
Tough but rewarding
Studying here is challenging, but definitely worth it. The atmosphere is competitive, so it's important to stay focused and maintain your peace of mind. Some staff members are very helpful, though the number of exams and the short gaps between them can be overwhelming. That said, I really value the skills I gained during my time here. I'd recommend this university to those who are passionate about education and resilient enough to handle the pressure.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2025
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