Licensure & Accreditation

City University Ajman is officially licensed by the Ministry of Education (MOE), Higher Education Affairs Division in the United Arab Emirates. All CUA’s undergraduate and graduate degrees are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the UAE’s Ministry of Education.

CAA accreditation for degrees is an important factor for future job seekers, with benefits including:
– Assurance to students that a university meets international education standards
Validation of the quality of education programs
– Universal recognition for credit transfer and further education abroad
CUA has been rated a 5-star institution through the QS Stars™ rating system. This prestigious recognition reflects CUA’s excellence in teaching, strong graduate employability, and state-of-the-art facilities.

The College of Media at CUA has secured a six-year accreditation for its Bachelor in Public Relations and Advertising program from AQAS (Agency for Quality Assurance through Accreditation of Study Programs) in Germany. This achievement reflects CUA’s commitment to quality education and global recognition.

The College of Law has obtained international accreditation from HCERES (the French High Council for the Evaluation and Accreditation of Scientific Research and Higher Education) for its Bachelor of Law, Master of Private Law, and Master of Public Law programs.
This prestigious accreditation affirms our commitment to European and international academic quality standards and reflects the excellence of our programs, academic environment, and globally aligned curricula.

City University Ajman is a member of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) Business Education Alliance. The AACSB provides an international seal of approval for business programs that ensures the educational needs of students are met through high quality, continuous improvement, and excellence in education.