Accreditation, Rankings and Ratings

Local Accreditations

Ajman University (AU) is licensed to operate as a higher education institution and all its programs are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), Ministry of Education, United Arab Emirates.

International Accreditations, Rankings and Ratings

AU is globally accredited at the institution-level by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) of the USA and Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) of the UK. In addition, many of AU’s programs are accredited by international accreditation bodies. AU is globally ranked by QS World University Rankings and rated by QS Stars University Ratings. Details of International accreditations, Rankings and ratings are as follow:

Ajman University is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 1080 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 500, Alameda, CA 94501, 510.748.9001. To view the Commission Action Letter and Report, please click here.

Ajman University is globally accredited by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA), the UK’s independent body and a global leader in quality assurance for higher education. AU's IQR report from the QAA can be seen here.

The following engineering programs at Ajman University are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, the global accreditor for college and university programs in applied and natural sciences, computing, engineering, and engineering technology. ABET accreditation ensures that these programs meet rigorous standards, preparing graduates to excel in critical technical fields that drive innovation, advance emerging technologies, and prioritize public safety and welfare:

  • Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org/
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org/   
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org/

The Architecture Program at Ajman University (AU) has earned Validation status from UNESCO-UIA, the International Union of Architects. Recognition of architecture programs by the UNESCO-UIA Validation System represents an internationally benchmarked assessment of quality in architectural education. UNESCO-UIA Validation advances the creation of a global network of recognized architecture programs, including their faculty and students. For more information, please see this link. 

The Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree Program of the college of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Ajman University, has been granted International-Accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, 190 South LaSalle Street, Suite 3000, Chicago, Illinois, 60603-3446, United States of America, TEL +1 (312) 664-3575; FAX +1 (866) 228-2631, web site www.acpe-accredit.org

ACPE International-Accreditation does not qualify graduates of a Program with this status to be eligible to apply directly to sit for the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) for licensure in the United States. ACPE International-Accreditation Status does not change or modify the requirement for pharmacists educated outside of the United States to achieve the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy’s (NABP) Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee (FPGEC) Certification before applying for a pharmacy licensure exam or state board of pharmacy license in the United States

Ajman University College of Business Administration has received the AACSB International accreditation. Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) is one of the largest and most specialized b-school accreditations in the academic world. Earning AACSB accreditation signifies a business school’s commitment to strategic management, learner success, thought leadership, and societal impact. please see this link.

 

Ajman University’s Bachelor of Science in Accounting has been accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). The ACCA is a global professional body issuing highly respected and valued international qualifications in business. For more information, please see this link. 

 

On May 29, 2020, AU’s Accounting Program in the College of Business Administration received full accreditation from CPA Australia (Certified Practicing Accountant). Visit CPA website.

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants® (CIMA), founded in 1919, is the world’s leading and largest professional body of management accountants. See CIMA website.

 

The Bachelor of Law program at Ajman University has been awarded “Five-Year Unreserved Accreditation” by the High Council for Evaluation of Research and Higher Education (HCERES), a French agency with a broad reach across Europe and around the world. HCERES is a full member of the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ENQA) and is listed in the European Quality Assurance Register for Higher Education (EQAR). For information on why HCERES accreditation matters, please see this link.

The Bachelor of Mass Communication program offered by the College of Mass Communication at Ajman University has been accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC). For more information about ACEJMC, visit this link.

 

Ajman University, College of Mass Communication’s Bachelor of Art degree program –with specializations in Radio and Television; Public Relations and Advertising; and Graphic Design – has earned the prestigious AQAS (Agency for Quality Assurance through Accreditation of Study Programs) accreditation. AU is part of an elite network of 6,600 institutions around the world with a program holding this coveted accreditation. For information on why AQAS accreditation matters, please see this link.

 

The Bachelor of Sociology & Social Work program at Ajman University has been awarded a five-year accreditation by the High Council for Evaluation of Research and Higher Education (HCERES). Fewer than 5% of the world’s Sociology & Social Work programs have achieved this prestigious distinction. AU is now one of only 8 universities in the MENA region to have met the rigorous evaluation standards and review processes set forth by HCERES.

 

Ajman University’s Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching has been accredited by the Accreditation, Certification and Quality Assurance Institute (ACQUIN). ACQUIN carries out assessments and accreditations in higher education sector. For more information, please see this link.

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 RANKINGS

     
            
  • QS World University Rankings 2025 lists AU among the top 1.6% institutions worldwide.
  • AU ranked by QSWUR 2025 as having the world's 3rd most international students and 6th most international faculty.
  • AU is now ranked #477 in the world, according to the 2025 QS World University Rankings.
  • QS shows that AU is now ranked 17 in the Arab Region.

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 RATINGS