Al Ain University
Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
"A private university in Al Ain and Abu Dhabi"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#559 (QS)
PSW VISA
Job-seeker visa (60-120 days)
About Al Ain University
Al Ain University was established in 2004 and opened its first student cohort in 2005. It is a private university in the UAE with campuses in Al Ain and Abu Dhabi (opened in 2008). It ranks 559th in the QS World University Rankings 2027 and offers programmes across six colleges, including Engineering, Pharmacy, Law, Education, Business, and Communication and Media.
Rankings & Recognition
#559
Ranked #559 in the QS World University Rankings 2027.
Accreditations & Memberships
UAE Ministry of Higher Education / KHDA recognised
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Al Ain University's global standing for that metric.
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Faculty Student Ratio
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Key Facts
2004
Established
#559
QS 2027
#1 world (QS)
Intl. Student Ratio
Al Ain, Abu Dhabi
Campuses
Sep / Jan
Intake
6
Colleges
Popular Programs
Pharmacy
Law
Engineering
Information Technology
Business
Education
Application Details
Application Route
University online application
Intakes
September, January (some)
IELTS
approx. 6.0-6.5
Alternatives
TOEFL / EmSAT accepted (by uni)
Part-time work
20 hrs/week with MOHRE permit
Standardized Test Requirements
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IELTS Academic
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5.0 (UG); up to 6.0 (some PG) |
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EmSAT / TOEFL ITP
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Accepted; score varies by college |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
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I-20 Processing
Student residence visa (uni-sponsored)
Post-Study Work
Job-seeker visa (60-120 days)
Green Card Pathway
Golden Visa (GPA 3.5+, top grads)
Financials
Application Fee
AED 300 (AED 315 incl. VAT), non-refundable
Avg Scholarship
Merit-based (university)
Career Outcomes
Job-seeker visa (60-120 days)
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Teaching Language — English
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
Al Ain University is in Al Ain, UAE.
Campus Details
Al
Ain campus
Abu
Dhabi campus
Campus Forecast
Hot summers
Warm winters
Desert climate
Low rainfall
Student Life & Housing
Housing
University hostel or private shared housing
Dining
Campus food courts; Indian food widely available
Health & Wellness
Health insurance required for visa
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Sports
Cultural and career events
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
International Students
Countries Represented
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition
Varies by programme (see university)
UAE tuition range
approx. AED 20,000-100,000+ / year
Student visa costs
approx. AED 5,500-8,500 total
Visa maintenance (some)
AED 2,500 one-time
Intakes & Deadlines
Applications are accepted according to dates announced by the university. Confirm current intake dates with the admissions office.
Scholarships at Al Ain University
0 scholarships available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Indian Class 12 (CBSE / ISC / state) with good marks, attested; IELTS approx. 6.0-6.5 or equivalent.
Postgraduate
Recognised bachelor's in a related field (GPA / % by programme); IELTS approx. 6.0-6.5.
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic
5.0 (UG); up to 6.0 (some PG)EmSAT / TOEFL ITP
Accepted; score varies by collegeRequired Documents
Passport (6+ months validity)
Class 10 and 12 marksheets (attested)
Bachelor degree + transcripts (PG)
English test (IELTS / TOEFL / EmSAT)
Passport photos
Medical fitness test (in UAE)
Health insurance
Equivalency (MoE) where needed
Application Process
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Choose programme
Pick a programme at Al Ain University and check entry and English requirements.
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Apply online
Submit the online application with marksheets, passport and English scores.
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Offer & deposit
Accept the offer and pay the seat / tuition deposit.
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Entry permit
The university sponsors your student entry permit.
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Arrive & residence
Do the medical test, Emirates ID and get the 1-year student residence visa.
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Renew yearly
Renew the student visa each year (at least 45 days before expiry).
Campus & Location
Al Ain University is in Al Ain, UAE.
Bachelor's
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Bachelor's
Pharmacy
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Bachelor's
Business Administration
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