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Zayed University

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · Urban

PublicCoed
Acceptance
70.0%
QS World
#605
Tuition/yr
$17,000
Students
9,000
Founded
1998

About

A federal university named after the UAE's founding father, with modern campuses in Abu Dhabi and Dubai and an emphasis on business, media and interdisciplinary studies. Historically women-focused, it now admits men and a growing international cohort.

University type
Public
Acceptance rate
70.0%
Total enrolment
9,000
Student : faculty
15:1
Founded
1998

Courses & majors

BusinessCommunication & Media SciencesInterdisciplinary StudiesTechnological InnovationNatural & Health SciencesArts & Creative EnterprisesHumanities & Social Sciences

Cost of studying

Tuition / yr
$17,000
Cost of attendance
$28,000
Application fee
$55

Rankings

#605
QS World
#5
National

Scholarships & financial aid

Limited tuition discounts for international students; most aid is reserved for Emirati nationals.

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