United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has bolstered its international reputation, securing a place among the top global institutions in 21 academic disciplines in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026.
The 2026 edition assessed more than 18,300 academic programs across over 1,700 universities in 100 locations, covering 55 disciplines and five broad faculty areas. United Arab Emirates University’s impressive performance highlights its ongoing rise in the global academic landscape.
UAEU’s Key Achievements in QS World University Rankings 2026
As it celebrates its 50th anniversary, the University has made significant strides, improving in eight subjects while maintaining its position across all five broad subject areas for the fourth consecutive year. Notably, four of these areas have shown notable progress.
At the national level, UAEU ranked first in the UAE for Life Sciences and Medicine and Social Sciences and Management, and second for Engineering and Technology and Natural Sciences.
The university also ranked first in the UAE in seven individual subjects and shared first place in three others. It is among the top 200 globally in four subjects, reflecting its growing international impact.
The QS rankings are based on indicators including academic and employer reputation, research impact through citations per paper and the H-index, and the International Research Network measuring global collaboration.
Across the UAE, 96 programs from 14 institutions were ranked, highlighting the strength of the country’s higher education sector.
Prof. Ahmed Ali Alraeesi, Vice Chancellor of UAEU, said that, “As we mark 50 years of UAEU’s legacy, these results reflect our continued commitment to academic excellence, impactful research, and global engagement.”
“Our performance in the QS Subject Rankings 2026 highlights the dedication of our faculty, researchers, and students, and reinforces UAEU’s role in advancing knowledge and innovation in the UAE and beyond,” Ali Alraeesi added.
UAEU stated that its performance reflects its strategic vision to deliver high-quality education, advance research, and contribute to national and global development.
