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Top 25 International universities based in the United Arab Emirates

Name: International universities based in the United Arab Emirates
Creator: RevenueBase
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Compiled by the RevenueBase Data Team Data refreshed Sep 20, 2026 63 companies tracked

RevenueBase identified 63 international universities headquartered in the United Arab Emirates as of September 2026 and tracks 14,749 professional contacts across them, including 4,515 with verified work emails. Dubai is the largest hub.

This list covers international universities headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, matched on what each company actually does as described in its own words. Ranked by team size, largest first. Every row shows the company's own description, its RevenueBase Smart Search rating, and when it was last checked. Data refreshed September 20, 2026.

Published by RevenueBase, a B2B data infrastructure company. This list was built with RevenueBase Smart Search, the natural-language company search RevenueBase customers use to build their own targeted lists and unlock verified emails and direct dials at the companies on them. How these lists are built and judged.

How to read this list HQ checked on every row RevenueBase Smart Search rating on every row Refreshed Sep 20, 2026 86% judged on-target in blind review

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The 25 largest international universities based in the United Arab Emirates

Ranked by team size

Top 25 of 63 international universities based in the United Arab Emirates, ranked by team size, largest first. Data refreshed Sep 20, 2026. RevenueBase Smart Search rates how each company's information relates to international universities: strong evidence (its own description names it), partial (names part of it), indirect (matched on the rest of its profile rather than the description shown). Click a contact count to view that company's people.
#	Company	RevenueBase Smart Search	Headquarters	Employees	Contacts
1	United Arab Emirates University	Partial evidence	Al Ain, United Arab EmiratesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	1,001-5,000	4,159 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Founded in 1976 by the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, UAEU is a comprehensive, research-intensive university enrolling about National and International students.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
2	University Of Sharjah	Indirect evidence	Sharjah, United Arab EmiratesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	1,001-5,000	3,253 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “The University of Sharjah was established as a non-profit institution for higher education in October 1997 by His Highness Sheikh Dr.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
3	Zayed University	Indirect evidence	Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	501-1,000	2,061 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Zayed University is a national and regional leader of educational innovation.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
4	Middlesex University Dubai	Partial evidence	Dubai, United Arab EmiratesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	201-500	563 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Middlesex University (MDX) Dubai is the first overseas campus of the internationally renowned Middlesex University London.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
5	University Of Wollongong In Dubai	Indirect evidence	Dubai, United Arab EmiratesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	201-500	529 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “The University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) is the UAE's oldest private university with a proud Australian heritage.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
6	Sorbonne University ABU Dhabi	Indirect evidence	Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	51-200	523 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi is a higher education institution that attracts the best students from the UAE and around the world.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
7	AL AIN University	Indirect evidence	Al Ain, United Arab EmiratesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	501-1,000	475 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Al Ain University (AAU) is licensed by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
8	The American University In The Emirates AUE	Partial evidence	Dubai, United Arab EmiratesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	201-500	438 contacts →
	Partial evidence “The American University in the Emirates (AUE) is one of the most rapidly growing universities in the United Arab Emirates.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
9	American University Of RAS AL Khaimah	Indirect evidence	Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab EmiratesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	201-500	396 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) is a public non-profit, independent, coeducation institution of higher education which delivers an integrated American-style…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
10	City University Ajman	Indirect evidence	Ajman, United Arab EmiratesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	201-500	325 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “City University Ajman is an institution of higher education, licensed by the Ministry of Education – Higher Education Affairs in the United Arab Emirates.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
11	Rochester Institute Of Technology, Dubai RIT Dubai	Indirect evidence	Dubai, United Arab EmiratesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	201-500	320 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “RIT Dubai was established to provide world-class university programs in the United Arab Emirates for students and professionals from the Middle East, North America, Africa, and…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
12	Manipal Academy Of Higher Education - Mahe, Dubai	Partial evidence	Dubai, United Arab EmiratesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	201-500	301 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Manipal Academy of Higher Education MAHE, Dubai is a branch campus of Manipal Academy of Higher Education - MAHE, India, one of the largest private universities in the country…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
13	The British University In Dubai	Indirect evidence	Dubai, United Arab EmiratesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	51-200	132 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “The British University in Dubai (BUiD) was established as a not-for-profit entity by law number 5 in 2003 by His Highness the late Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
14	AL Falah University	Indirect evidence	Dubai, United Arab EmiratesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	201-500	98 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Established in 2013, Al Falah University (AFU) opened its doors for its first batch of students in 2015.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
15	Murdoch University Dubai	Indirect evidence	Dubai, United Arab EmiratesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	51-200	95 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Murdoch University Dubai was established in 2008 as a core branch of Murdoch University which is based in Perth, Western Australia.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
16	Amity Education Middle East	Partial evidence	Dubai, United Arab EmiratesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	501-1,000	51 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Established over 30 years ago, Amity Education Group is a not for profit foundation, operating universities and schools around the world with students, alumni and faculties.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
17	London American City College	Indirect evidence	Fujairah, United Arab EmiratesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	51-200	47 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “London American City College (LACC) is the first of its kind established in the UAE as it is the only educational institution of higher learning which offers fully accredited and…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
18	AL DAR University College	Indirect evidence	Dubai, United Arab EmiratesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	51-200	47 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Al Dar University College (ADUC) is a university college of higher learning established in 1994.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
19	Bradford International Alliance - BIA	Partial evidence	Sharjah, United Arab EmiratesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	51-200	44 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Bradford International Alliance is your one-stop-shop for top-quality tertiary education and comprehensive corporate training solutions.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
20	UMM AL Quwain University	Indirect evidence	Al Ras1, United Arab EmiratesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	51-200	41 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Umm Al Quwain University, the first higher education institution in the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain, which was the fruit of raising the…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
21	University Of Kalba	Indirect evidence	Kalba City, United Arab EmiratesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	201-500	35 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Kalba, once referred to as Ghallah in the early 20th century, is a historic town in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) known for its marine trade links with the Arabian Gulf and India.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
22	Qadri International	Strong evidence	Dubai, United Arab EmiratesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	11-50	26 contacts →
	Strong evidence “Qadri International is an educational consultancy that helps students with their admission to universities worldwide.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
23	British University College	Partial evidence	Ajman, United Arab EmiratesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	11-50	15 contacts →
	Partial evidence “British University College, is an umbrella & Centre for Association of World Class universities In Ajman Which Links you to study your choice of programs.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
24	Dubai International Academic City Diac	Partial evidence	Dubai, United Arab EmiratesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	11-50	11 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Dubai International Academic City (DIAC), established in 2007 as part of TECOM Group PJSC, is one of the largest higher education ecosystems in the world.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
25	Skyline University College	Indirect evidence	United Arab EmiratesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	51-200	10 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Skyline University College was established under the patronage of H.H.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026

RevenueBase Smart Search

RevenueBase Smart Search assesses information from a company’s LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website, and other publicly available sources. It uses that information to rate how closely the company relates to this list’s category: international universities. Every row carries its rating and the description the rating was read from, so each one can be checked rather than taken on trust.

Strong evidence: The company's own public description of its business names international universities.
Partial evidence: Its own public description names part of international universities, so it works in or next to the category without describing itself that way.
Indirect evidence: The description shown does not name international universities. The match rests on the rest of the company's public profile rather than the one sentence quoted here, so this is the rating to check first.

RevenueBase Smart Search is how these lists are built: RevenueBase's data engine and AI assemble the companies that match a category defined in a user's own words, so a list can be about what companies actually do rather than about whichever industry code they were filed under.

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International universities based in the United Arab Emirates at a glance

As of Sep 20, 2026

30.6%Verified-email coverage

234.1Average contacts per company

51-200Median size (employees)

33.3%Largest-city concentration · Dubai

Sep 20, 2026Page data refreshed

Companies by employee count

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Email recency for this list is measured worldwide rather than for United Arab Emirates, so it is reported there. Company counts and contact totals on this page are exact for United Arab Emirates, over 63 companies.

How this list was built

Company categories are rarely black and white. RevenueBase reads each company's own description of its business to decide whether it belongs among international universities, so some rows will be adjacent to the category rather than pure plays. The description and RevenueBase Smart Search rating on every row are there so you can check each match yourself.

Source: The RevenueBase company graph: 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts resolved from primary sources, queried with RevenueBase Smart Search, the natural-language company search available to every RevenueBase user.
What qualifies: Companies headquartered in the United Arab Emirates whose own description of what they do matches “international universities”. Matching reads each company's description, not its industry code or its name.
RevenueBase Smart Search: RevenueBase Smart Search is how this list is assembled and how each row is rated. RevenueBase's data engine and AI assess a company's LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website and other publicly available information, then relate it to a category defined in a user's own words. Each row is rated strong evidence (its own description names international universities), partial evidence (it names part of the category) or indirect evidence (the description shown names none of it and the match rests on the rest of the company's profile). The description supporting each rating is quoted on the row.
What we exclude: Companies whose own description does not clearly place them among international universities, and records with no verified work email. Companies headquartered outside United Arab Emirates are excluded even when they keep an office there.
Match quality: In blind human judging of this matching method, 86% of matched companies were on target. Expect roughly 1 in 7 rows to be adjacent to the category rather than a pure play. Every row shows the company's own description and its RevenueBase Smart Search rating so you can judge each match yourself. Read the full methodology: how the lists are built, how the judging worked, and what the figure means.
Ranking: Team size, largest first: companies are ordered by the number of professionals RevenueBase tracks at each one. Employee ranges shown are reported bands, for context.
Verification: Every listed company carries at least one verified work email, 4,515 across the full list. Contacts re-verify on a rolling cadence, and each contact's own verification date is shown inside RevenueBase.
Refresh: This page's figures were pulled from the company graph on September 20, 2026. Lists refresh periodically as the graph is re-checked.
Corrections: Wrong category, wrong headquarters, or a company that has closed? Use “Report an issue” on any row. Reports go to the RevenueBase Data Team and feed back into the company graph.

Frequently asked

What is RevenueBase Smart Search?

RevenueBase Smart Search is how RevenueBase decides which companies belong on this list and how strongly each one fits. Its data engine and AI assess a company's LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website and other publicly available information, then relate it to the category the list is about. Each row is rated strong evidence when the company's own description names international universities, partial evidence when it names part of the category, and indirect evidence when the description shown names none of it and the match rests on the rest of the company's profile.

How many international universities are there based in the United Arab Emirates?

RevenueBase identified 63 international universities headquartered in the United Arab Emirates as of September 2026, matched on each company's own description of what it does rather than its industry code.

What is the largest company on this list?

United Arab Emirates University, headquartered in Al Ain, tops this list with the largest team on record.

Which city has the most international universities?

Dubai leads with 21 headquartered companies, followed by Ras Al Khaimah (6) and Sharjah (6).

How do I get contact information for these companies?

A free RevenueBase account lets you run this exact search and work the top results, verified emails and direct dials included. Upgrading unlocks all 4,515 verified decision-maker contacts tracked across these 63 companies.

How current is this list?

The list refreshes periodically as the company graph is re-checked. This page's figures were pulled on September 20, 2026.

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About this data

RevenueBase is a B2B data infrastructure company. Its company graph covers 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts, with emails verified on a rolling cadence rather than scraped once and left to decay. These company lists are generated directly from that graph with RevenueBase Smart Search, the same natural-language company search every RevenueBase user has: describe a market in plain words, get the companies that match, and add verified emails and direct dials for the people at them. It is the same data that powers RevenueBase's B2B data products, and a free account includes 500 credits to start. How these lists are built and judged.