Frequently Asked Questions

You can apply online through the online application page.

You can also read the Path to Your First Class at UAQU for information on the admissions and registration process.

Admission requirements vary by program and degree level. For the latest approved requirements, please visit the Admission Requirements page.

Requests to change majors are reviewed in accordance with the university’s approved academic policies and procedures, in coordination with the Admissions and Registration Department.

Transfer credits are reviewed by the Admissions and Registration Department and the relevant college in accordance with the university’s approved academic policies.

Students of different nationalities may apply to Umm Al Quwain University, subject to the admission requirements of their chosen academic program.

Umm Al Quwain University offers scholarships and tuition discounts in accordance with its approved conditions and policies.

For current information, please visit the Scholarships page.

Tuition fees depend on the academic program and the number of registered credit hours. For current information, please visit the Tuition Fees page.

Umm Al Quwain University offers bachelor’s programs through five academic colleges:

College of Computer Science

• Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
• Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence and Smart Systems

College of Business Administration

• Bachelor of Business Administration – Accounting
• Bachelor of Business Administration – Finance and Banking
• Bachelor of Business Administration – Human Resource Management
• Bachelor of Business Administration in Digital Marketing
• Bachelor of Business Information Systems

College of Mass Communication

• 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 Crises

College of Arts and Sciences

• Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

College of Law

• Bachelor of Law

For complete details, visit the Bachelor's Programs page.

Umm Al Quwain University’s academic programs are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) in the United Arab Emirates.

For current accreditation information, please visit the Academic Accreditation page.

The College of Computer Science offers the following two programs:

• Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity.
• Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence and Smart Systems.

The College of Computer Science programs are taught in English.

Each program requires 120 credit hours and is designed to be completed over four academic years.

The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity aims to equip students with the knowledge and practical skills needed to protect systems, networks, applications, and data from evolving cyber threats.

The program covers areas such as network security, application security, ethical hacking, cryptography, digital forensics, threat intelligence, cyber risk management, and incident response.

The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity requires 120 credit hours and is designed to be completed over four academic years.

The program is taught in English.

Graduates may work in roles such as:

• Cybersecurity Analyst.
• Information Security Analyst.
• Network Security Specialist.
• Digital Forensics Analyst.
• Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst.
• Penetration Tester and Ethical Hacking Specialist.
• Cloud Security Specialist.
• Cybersecurity and Risk Specialist.

For more information, visit the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity page.

The program combines the foundations of computer science with artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, and smart systems.

Areas of study include:

• Artificial intelligence.
• Machine learning and deep learning.
• Data science and big data analytics.
• Computer vision.
• Natural language processing.
• Internet of Things.
• Robotics and autonomous systems.
• Cloud and edge computing.
• AI ethics and governance.

The Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence and Smart Systems requires 120 credit hours and is designed to be completed over four academic years.

The program is taught in English.

• Artificial Intelligence Engineer.
• Machine Learning Engineer.
• Computer Vision Engineer.
• Data Scientist or Data Analyst.
• IoT and Smart Systems Engineer.
• Software Developer specializing in AI.
• Cloud and AI Solutions Engineer.
• Researcher in AI and smart technologies.

For more information, visit the Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence and Smart Systems page.

The College of Business Administration at UAQU offers a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with five specializations:

• Bachelor of Business Administration – Accounting.
• Bachelor of Business Administration – Finance and Banking.
• Bachelor of Business Administration – Human Resource Management.
• Bachelor of Business Administration in Digital Marketing.
• Bachelor of Business Information Systems.

Admission requirements vary by program. Please consult the Admission Requirements page for the latest approved criteria.

Transferred credits are reviewed in accordance with the university’s academic policies and the requirements of the relevant program.

Career opportunities vary by specialization and include:

• Accounting and auditing.
• Finance and banking.
• Human resource management.
• Digital marketing.
• Business information systems.
• Business analytics.
• Project management.
• Entrepreneurship.

The Bachelor of Arts in Sociology helps students understand society, social relationships, institutions, and social change. It develops analytical, research, and critical thinking skills for studying contemporary social issues.

The Bachelor of Arts in Sociology is taught in Arabic.

• Social research skills.
• Critical and analytical thinking.
• Data analysis and interpretation.
• Effective communication.
• Analysis of social problems.
• Research and report writing.

Graduates may work in social research and social services, government and private organizations, community institutions, human development, research institutions, and related fields.

• 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 Crises.

The primary language of instruction is Arabic, with some specialized courses taught in English.

The bachelor’s programs require 126 credit hours distributed over four years.

The college’s programs are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA). The College of Mass Communication has also received international accreditation from AQAS.

For current accreditation information, visit the Academic Accreditation page.

• Digital journalism.
• Public relations.
• New media.
• Content creation.
• Social media management.
• Corporate communication.
• Media production.
• Communication and crisis management.

The Master of Digital Communication is a graduate program offered by the College of Mass Communication. It combines academic knowledge with practical applications in digital communication, digital journalism, multimedia production, digital public relations, and crisis communication.

The program requires 30 credit hours, distributed as follows:

• Required courses: 18 credit hours.
• Elective courses: 6 credit hours.
• Thesis: 6 credit hours.

The program is designed to be completed in one to two years.

The program is taught in Arabic.

For the latest approved admission and language proficiency requirements, please visit the Admission Requirements page.

Bachelor’s program:

• Bachelor of Law.

Master’s programs:

• Master of Public Law.
• Master of Private Law.
• Master of Criminal Sciences.
• Master of Arbitration.

Yes. The Bachelor of Law at Umm Al Quwain University has received international accreditation from AQAS.

Yes. The program includes practical and applied components that help students develop professional legal skills, including practical training and applied legal activities.

• Legal practice.
• Legal consultancy.
• Courts and judicial institutions.
• Government agencies.
• Police and security sectors.
• Legal departments in companies and institutions.
• Diplomatic service and public service.

• Master of Public Law.
• Master of Private Law.
• Master of Criminal Sciences.
• Master of Arbitration.

For updated admissions criteria and academic details, please consult the program pages and the Admission Requirements page.

The university library provides services including:

• Reading and study space in the library.
• Book borrowing.
• Research guidance and support.
• Online catalog search.
• Access to digital resources.
• Computer use.
• Internet and Wi-Fi access.
• Scanning and related library services.

Yes. The UAQU Library provides digital resources to support students and faculty in teaching, learning, and research.

Yes. Academic advising helps students select courses, plan their studies, and track graduation requirements.

Faculty profiles, qualifications, and areas of specialization are available in the Faculty Directory.

For inquiries, contact Umm Al Quwain University by phone at +971 6 706 9000 or by email at info@uaqu.ac.ae.