Umm Al Quwain University

The first higher education institution in the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain, which was the fruit of raising the Emirates Canadian University College to a university, as it is sponsored and directed by HH. Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Umm Al Quwain.

Umm Al Quwain University focuses primarily on applying the highest standards of quality in the educational process, encouraging scientific research projects and linking their results to the needs of society and the requirements of the labor market, in order to contribute to the output of knowledge worldwide.
Umm Al Quwain University aspires to strengthen the base and platforms of scientific research, in a manner consistent with and spreading knowledge in the local, regional and global community alike.
The role that universities must play is based on the adoption, production and transfer of knowledge as a prerequisite for contributing to development, as well as maximizing the value of innovation and spreading its culture, and building the knowledge economy driven by innovation.

According to Umm Al Quwain University’s vision to spread and share the knowledge that the university attaches all its attention to, the focus is on the applied side of the courses, which qualifies the university graduates to enter the labor market more trained and enables its tools, along with the adoption and formulation of an integrated set of policies and practices that raise The value of university participation in society and spreading knowledge awareness.

We repeat our welcome at Umm Al Quwain University, and we renew the invitation for everyone to learn about the academic capabilities on which the university stands.

Umm Al Quwain University aspires to be one of the reputable institutions of higher education in the UAE and regionally known for excellence and innovation in teaching and learning, research and community engagement.

Umm Al Quwain University is committed to providing learners and the larger community with education and life–long learning experiences through provision of quality undergraduate and graduate programs and professional development. UAQU will achieve this by engaging effectively with the community, establishing links with industry and other global universities and institutions, and adopting international best practices and innovation in research and scholarship. UAQU is dedicated to significantly contribute to the socio-cultural and economic growth of the UAE and the region.

UAQU acknowledges that a high standard in higher education is possible only by maintaining academic and professional excellence in the faculty, staff and students. Only the pursuit of excellence by the institution guarantees respect and credibility both from the local and the international communities. The University is confident of prominent role it will play in fostering educational and technological advancement in the United Arab Emirates and the region.

Umm Al Quwain University endeavors to achieve its mission through the following set of core values which define its character and culture:

• Student focused
• Excellence with continuous improvement
• Integrity and transparency
• Mutual respect, fairness and equitable opportunities
• Ethical code of conduct
• Teamwork spirit
• Creativity and innovation