Accreditation

Academic accreditation is one of the most significant strengths of the higher education system in the United Arab Emirates, as it reflects an institution’s commitment to meeting recognized standards of quality and excellence. It also enhances the confidence of students and employers in the quality of academic programs and their learning outcomes.

The accreditation of programs and specializations at Umm Al Quwain University has contributed to strengthening the quality of its academic services and meeting the needs of its students and the wider community. Academic accreditation represents formal recognition of the University’s mission and serves as evidence of the quality of its educational outcomes and their alignment with labor market requirements.

All academic programs and specializations offered by the colleges of Umm Al Quwain University are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the United Arab Emirates, as detailed below:

College of Arts and Sciences

The following programs are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA):

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity

College of Business Administration

The following programs are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA):

Bachelor of Business Administration (Majors: Accounting, Finance and Banking, Human Resources Management)
Bachelor of Business Administration in Digital Marketing
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems

College of Mass Communication

The following programs are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA):

Bachelor of Arts in Communication – Digital Journalism
Bachelor of Arts in Communication – Public Relations
Bachelor of Arts in Communication – New Media
Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Crisis Management
Master of Digital Communication

College of Law

The following programs are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA):

Bachelor of Law
Master of Public Law
Master of Private Law
Master of Criminal Sciences
Master of Arbitration