UAE universities improve in 2020 ranking

123RF

Eight UAE-based universities were ranked in the top 1,000 universities across the globe in the latest World University Ranking.

Khalifa University, Zayed University, UAE University, American University in Sharjah & Ajman University were all among the top universities in country.

Khalifa University stood at 268th position worldwide and 15th in the Arab region for academic reputation.

Meanwhile the American University in Dubai slipped in the table to 650 from 570 last year.

 

More from Local

Coming Up on Dubai Eye

  • The Business Breakfast

    6:00am - 10:00am

    The Business Breakfast is the day’s must listen for the UAE’s business leaders, and those who aspire to be.

  • The Agenda

    10:00am - 1:00pm

    Broadcasting every weekday, Georgia Tolley goes beyond the headlines to speak to government ministers, decision makers, analysts and local experts to find out how the news will impact those of us living in the UAE.

BUSINESS BREAKFAST LATEST

On Dubai Eye

  • Flying Taxis

    It sounds like an episode of The Jetsons, but the sight of flying taxis whizzing around our cities could be much closer than you think.

  • Tough penalties for deliberate tax evasion

    The UAE has said that tougher penalties will come into force from 1st August for not keeping proper corporate tax records.