Al Ain University of Science and Technology

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Al Ain University of Science and Technology
Established: 2005
Type: Private
President: Owaida Hamed Suhail Al-Khaili
Undergraduates: 1100
Location: Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates
Campus: Urban
Website: http://www.alainuniversity.ac.ae/

Al Ain University of Science and Technology (in Arabic:جامعة العين للعلوم و التكنولوجيا) was established in 2005 and is located in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. An initiative of Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the late President of the UAE, the intention behind establishing Al Ain University of Science and Technology (AINU) was to nurture and develop UAE residents to better contribute to the development of the UAE as well as respond to the challenges of the 21st century technology and mass media. The university aims to meet the needs of the job market in Engineering, Information Technology, Health Professions, and Business administration.

AINU Offers Bachelor degrees in:

  • Accounting
  • Finance and Banking
  • Management Information Systems
  • Teacher education
  • Software Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Computer Engineering
  • Network and Communication Engineering
  • Pharmacy
  • Law


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[edit] Accreditation

AINU is a licensed CAA institution by the UAE ministry of Higher education with 11 accredited degrees.


[edit] Total students

1100 as of September 2007.


[edit] Gender ratio

60% male


[edit] Admission

Intakes in February and August. Applications accepted in final week before class starts.


[edit] Financial Aid

Discounts available for siblings or for academic excellence. Up to 75% discount for spouses and children of faculty members. The University provides loans to students experiencing financial hardship.


[edit] Contacts

Airport Road
Po Box 64141
Al Ain city
United Arab Emirates
Tel: +971.3.761.1185
Fax: +971.3.761.1198
Web: www.alainuniversity.ac.ae