Ajman University

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Ajman University is a prominent institution in the United Arab Emirates, best known for its strong emphasis on architecture, engineering, business administration, and pharmacy. All academic programs are conducted entirely in English, making it an accessible and seamless destination for students from around the globe. The university boasts a vibrant, multicultural campus representing over seventy nationalities, supported by a dedicated Office of International Affairs that assists with visas, housing, and cultural integration. A distinctive characteristic of the university is its pioneering status as the first private institution in the UAE to be granted accreditation by the American-based Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), ensuring globally recognized academic standards. International students benefit from comprehensive career services, modern campus facilities, and numerous opportunities for global exchange and internships within the dynamic Gulf region.

Background

Ajman University (Arabic: جامعة عجمان) was established on 17 June 1988 as the first private university in the Gulf Cooperation Council. It was the first university in the United Arab Emirates to admit expatriate students under the institutional name "Ajman University College of Science and Technology," which was subsequently renamed "Ajman University of Science and Technology". In 2018, it was again renamed to "Ajman University". Ajman University is located in the Al Jurf area, close to Khalifa Hospital in Ajman. It is a comprehensive, traditional university offering a wide range of academic disciplines, including a fully accredited College of Medicine and College of Law. The 215,000 m2 (2.31-million ft2) campus has sports facilities (football, basketball, track and field, swimming), a gymnasium, a bookstore, health unit, restaurants, and mosques. Its standard academic year is divided into the fall (August) and spring (January) semesters; it also has one summer semester (June). Ajman University was ranked among the top 30 universities (#17) in the Arab world, and is ranked ...

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