Established in 1976 by the country's founding president Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, United Arab Emirates University in Al Ain was the nation's first university and remains its flagship public institution.
| Academic reputation | 43.3 |
| Employer reputation | 58.1 |
| Employment outcomes | 87.9 |
| Overall (QS) | 53.0 |
Ranking data: QS World University Rankings 2026.
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