A little bit about us
Founded in 1988 as the GCC’s inaugural private university, Ajman University (AU) has been a trailblazer in the UAE’s education landscape. As a non-profit institution, AU is dedicated to furthering the intellectual growth and personal development of every student who wishes to embark on a meaningful career. AU is recognized for its quality education, being one of the first six institutions outside UK to receive accreditation from the UK’s Quality Assurance Agency (QAA). It also stands out as the first private, non-profit university in the entire Arab region to be accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education.
Today, Ajman University stands proudly as a global academic powerhouse, ranked at #477 in the world and recognized as one of the top 5 universities in the UAE, according to the esteemed 2025 QS World University Rankings. This accolade places us among the top 1.6% of institutions worldwide. Impressively, we hold the 3rd position globally for international students and the 6th 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 221 position in Employer Reputation worldwide. AU is also the recipient of the QS “Most Improved—Arab Region” Award for demonstrating the largest regional advancement over a five-year period.
Beyond bestowing valuable degrees that lead to impactful careers, our mission is to ignite every student’s natural curiosity and cultivate a passion for lifelong learning. Our global alumni network, comprising over 40,000 accomplished individuals, is actively shaping the future.
At AU, our motto is “Make it Happen,” and we live up to this promise every single day.
Our holistic sustainability approach
Ajman University believes in the power of nurturing and educating the next generation of sustainability champions via a holistic approach of embedding sustainability pillars and the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into its campus operations, curricula and research efforts.
Embedding Sustainability in Academics: Ajman University isn’t just offering isolated sustainability courses. They’re weaving sustainability principles into the core of various programs – from environmental science and engineering to business management and social sciences. This equips future professionals from all walks of life to make sustainable decisions in their careers.
The Office of Sustainability as a Catalyst: The dedicated Office of Sustainability promotes sustainable practices across campus via greening communities’ initiatives, dedicated workshops and training sessions, conferences and forums, sustainability literacy assessment, water conservation and recycling campaigns, biodiversity and ecosystem restoration programs, clean-up drives and tree planting initiatives and much more.
Leading by Example in the Community: Ajman University offers sustainability programs and initiatives to its own community members as well as members of the general public through successful collaborations with schools, universities and businesses. Ajman University proudly co-leads the UAE Universities Climate Network, which is a network of 33 universities collaborating on common goals for climate action, carbon neutrality and sustainable development.
Unlocking the power of partnerships: Recognizing that sustainability thrives on collaboration, Ajman University actively fosters partnerships across academia, industry, government, and NGOs. This has allowed AU to co-develop youth initiatives with international experts, pilot innovative technologies with industry leaders, amplify community impact through educational programs with local NGOs, and establish itself as a global leader through conferences, research projects, and training programs with international partners.
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Web and Social Media
Web: https://sustainablecampus.ajman.ac.ae/en/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajmanuniversity/ or https://www.instagram.com/au4sustainability/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ajmanuniversity
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/ajman-university/