Ajman University

Ajman University: Making Things Happen Since 1988

Established in 1988 as the inaugural private university in the GCC, Ajman University (AU) has been pioneering education in the UAE. AU is recognized for its quality education, being one of the first six institutions worldwide to receive accreditation from the UK's Quality Assurance Agency (QAA). It also stands out as the first private, non-profit university in the Arab region to be accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), endorsed by the US Department of Education.

AU stands proudly as a global academic powerhouse, ranked #551 in the world, and recognized as one of the top 5 universities in the UAE, according to the esteemed 2024 QS World University Rankings. This accolade places us among the top 1.75% of institutions worldwide.

AU holds the 3rd position globally for international students and the 8th position for faculty members worldwide, a testament to our international appeal. Our strategic collaborations with leading organizations locally, regionally, and globally have propelled us to the 279th position in Employer Reputation worldwide.

AU offers 37 programs accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education, including 24 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, with 2 doctoral degrees, across 9 colleges. AU's faculty are leaders in their fields, contributing to the university's growing research reputation. This has led to international accreditation for six AU programs recently.

At AU, our motto is "Make it Happen," and we live up to this promise every single day.

We are excited to welcome you to our communities!

For the applicant to be eligible for admission into a graduate program, he/she must hold a Bachelor's/Master's degree issued in the UAE or an equivalent degree approved by the Ministry of Education in the UAE

Full Admission

For full Admission To Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching programs, Master's degree programs, and Doctorate degree programs, the applicants are required to upload clear scans of the following required documents:

Academic documents

1. Official Bachelor's / Master's university transcripts and graduation certificates certified by the appropriate authorities with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0, or its equivalent.
2. An Equivalency Certificate obtained from the UAE Ministry of Education's Higher Education Affairs Division for Bachelor’s/Master's degrees from universities outside the UAE.
3. A valid Certificate of proficiency test in English:

• For all (Master /Doctorateprograms) taught in English: (English EmSAT) with a minimum score of 1400 or (6.0 IELTS academic or TOEFL (ITP)score of 550) or its equivalent.
• For Doctorate of Philosophy in Law (English EmSAT) with a minimum score of 1100 in or( 5.0 IELTS academic or TOEFL (ITP)score of 500) or its equivalent.
• For the Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching program and all master programs taught in Arabic: (English EmSAT) with a minimum score of 950 or (4.5 IELTS academic or TOEFL (ITP)score of 450) or its equivalent

General Documents

1. A valid coloured passport copy with a valid residence
2. A valid colored UAE national ID copy
3. A valid certificate of good conduct is issued by the official authorities.
4. Recent coloured photograph size (3×4)
5. Status of UAE National Service or exemption of the Military National Service (for UAE Male applicants).
6. CV and experience certificate if available.
7. Two recommendation letters.
8. Medical report