AAU is ranked 552 according to “QS World University Rankings” 2025
- Posted on:Jun 13, 2024
Al Ain University (AAU) has been ranked 552 worldwide according to the QS World University Rankings 2025. This reflects the university's outstanding performance in terms of educational development and its prestigious academic reputation in the international academic community, solidifying its position as a leading academic institution. The QS ranking is one of the most renowned global rankings for benchmarking universities, as its methodologies rely on analyzing and measuring the academic attributes of institutions, such as the level of education, quality of scientific research outputs, and the scientific and professional capabilities of graduates.
This progress indicates the notable improvement of the university’s achievement in ranking indicators, including academic reputation, employer opinions, faculty-student ratio, international research network, web impact, percentage of staff with doctoral degrees, percentage of international faculty members, and percentage of international students.
Prof. Ghaleb Al Refae (AAU president), stated that Al Ain University's progress in global rankings attests to the success of its continuous visions and strategies in achieving remarkable results. He encouraged the university staff to continue supporting the institution in all its future endeavors. He emphasized that the progress serves as a clear indication of its prestigious international status and the quality of academic education and scientific research provided by the university, which it continuously seeks to develop. He added, "The journey of university rankings, especially with ranking platforms like QS, is an exceptional journey where we prove our ability to achieve the best. Every time we advance in the ranking, we remember our commitment and determination to achieve more success and to provide high-quality education. We hope to achieve greater accomplishments and move a step ahead in future."
Dr. Nazih Khaddaj Mallat (Vice President for Accreditation and Quality Assurance), expressed his gratitude and appreciation to everyone who contributed to this achievement, which highlights Al Ain University's ongoing efforts to enhance its offerings to students, academics, researchers, and the community. He noted that the university's progress in the rankings confirms its commitment to staying abreast of developments in education and the rapid transformations in educational systems worldwide. This progress also demonstrates excellent performance and dedicated work in improving the quality of education and scientific research within a distinctive learning environment. He affirmed that Al Ain University remains committed to continuously improving its academic programs, preparing distinguished scientific research, developing training, and enhancing both the learning skills of students and the expertise of faculty members.
