{
  "id": 11487066,
  "title": "UAE University ranks joint first in UAE, 235th globally",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/uae-university-ranks-joint-first-in-uae-235th-globally",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-02T16:57:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/uae-university-ranks-joint-first-in-uae-235th-globally-1.500696460"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sharjah, UAE - United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has claimed the top spot in the United Arab Emirates and secured the 235th position globally in the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027. This remarkable achievement signifies the university's ongoing progress in academic and research performance, further solidifying its standing among top institutions worldwide. Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh, Cultural Advisor to the President of the UAE and Chancellor of UAEU, noted, \"UAEU's joint first-place ranking with Khalifa University in the THE World University Rankings 2027 underscores the university's established position over its five-decade history and reaffirms its capacity to maintain a significant influence within the global academic and research landscape. We consider this accomplishment a responsibility, motivating us to persistently invest in knowledge, research, and people, while amplifying the University's contribution to national priorities and generating impactful knowledge beyond its boundaries to society and the wider world.\"\n\nProf. Ahmed Ali Alraeesi, Vice Chancellor of UAEU, emphasized, \"At UAEU, we continue to enhance our academic and research ecosystem in accordance with international standards, with a focus on national priorities and improved integration across education, research, and innovation. This result serves as a crucial measure of the progress we have made and raises our aspirations for the upcoming phase as we strive to boost the University's competitiveness and global presence in higher education and scientific research.\" The UAE has positioned itself among the world's top 20 for future-ready education. The THE World University Rankings are among the leading international assessments that evaluate university performance across key domains, such as teaching, research environment, research quality, international outlook, and industry engagement. The 2027 rankings feature 2,297 universities from 118 countries and territories, making it the most extensive edition yet, reflecting the growing competitiveness among higher education institutions globally. UAEU celebrates its Golden Jubilee, having been founded in 1976 as the UAE's National University. Despite five decades of operation, UAEU has consistently advanced its education and research ecosystem, bolstering its role in nurturing national talent and generating knowledge, research, and innovation in alignment with the UAE's strategic and development priorities.",
  "summary": "UAEU ranks joint first in UAE and 235th globally",
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