History
Zayed University was established in 1998 by the Emirati federal government. Until 2008, the university was accepting only UAE national women, but after the opening of the Sweihan campus, a collaboration between Zayed University and the UAE Armed Forces, approximately 200 male students were admitted. The university is currently engaged in cooperative relationships with a number of institutions throughout the world such as the Al-Maktoum Institute for Arabic and Islamic Studies in Scotland,Accreditation
In 2008, Zayed University announced that it had received accreditation from the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Zayed University announced it had received re-accreditation in 2013. The university is one of only 16 overseas institutions accredited by the MSCHE, and one of only 4 in the Middle East. Programs within its College of Technological Innovation obtained accreditation through thAcademic program model
Zayed University has adopted an outcomes-based academic program model. The programs are outcomes-based and designed with reference to the Zayed University Learning Outcomes. These were designed as a means of developing the necessary outcomes to prepare students for the world. The major outcomes-based programs are housed the six academic outcomes-based colleges. Outcomes-based majors are based on Zayed University's learning outcomes; they are discipline specific, yet outcomes based!Colleges and academic programs
University College
University College delivers a standardized interdisciplinary General Education Program to all undergraduate students during their first two semesters at Zayed University and consists of four specialized departments that provide comprehensive support and instruction for students.College of Arts and Creative Enterprises
Undergraduate Programs * Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Animation Design * Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Graphic Design * Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Interior Design * Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Visual Art * Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Multimedia DesignCollege of Business
Undergraduate Programs * Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Accounting * Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Finance * Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Human Resource Management * Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Marketing and Entrepreneurship Graduate Programs * Executive Master of Business Administration * Master of Science (M.S.) in FinanceCollege of Communication and Media Sciences
Undergraduate Programs Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Communication and Media Sciences with Concentrations in: * Integrated Strategic Communications * Tourism and Cultural Communications * Media Production and Storytelling Graduate Programs Master of Arts (M.A.) in Communication Concentrations in: * Tourism and Cultural Communication * Strategic Public RelationsCollege of Education
Undergraduate Program * Bachelor of Science (B.S.Ed.) in Education with Concentration in Early Childhood Education (PreK-Grade 3) Graduate Program * Master of Education in Educational Leadership and AdministrationCollege of Humanities and Social Sciences
Undergraduate Programs Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in International Studies with Concentrations in: * International Relations * Middle East/Gulf Studies * Political Economy & Development Graduate Programs * Masters in Diplomacy and International Affairs * Master of Arts (M.A.) in Judicial StudiesCollege of Natural and Health Sciences
Undergraduate Programs * Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Public Health and Nutrition * Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Environmental Science and Sustainability * Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in PsychologyCollege of Technological Innovation
Undergraduate Programs Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Information Technology with Concentration in * Security and Network Technologies * Web and Mobile Application Development Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Information System and Technology Management with Concentration in * Management Information Systems * Enterprise Systems * Business Intelligence College of Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelors of Business Transformation with concentrations in * Finance * Accounting * Operations Management * Entrepreneurship & Innovation * Growth Strategy & Management Bachelors of Social Innovation with concentrations in * Psychology * Political & Economic Systems * New Media * Societal Design * Behavioral Economics Bachelors in Computational Systems with concentrations in * Digital Security * Machine Intelligence * Applied Data Science Bachelors in Sustainability with concentrations in * Sustainability Enterprise * Sustainability Policy * Sustainability & Safety Graduate programs * Master of Science (M.S.) in Information Technology Concentration in Cyber SecurityStudent services
Student Accessibility Services
The Zayed University Student Accessibility Services Department provides support and equal education opportunities for students with diverse learning needs. The department's mission is to ensure that all students, regardless of ability, receive a first-class education and achieve their potential. The Student Accessibility Services Department consists of three state-of-the-art centers: * Khalaf Al Habtoor Assistive Technology Resource Center, Dubai, established in 2012. * Humaid Mater Al Tayer Assistive Technology Resource Center, Abu Dhabi, established in 2014. * Abdul Wahid Al Rostamni Inclusive Learning Center, Dubai, established 2019. The Khalaf Al Habtoor and Humaid Mater Al Tayer Assistive Technology Resource Centers are equipped with the latest assistive technology devices to accommodate the needs of students with disabilities. The centers provide access to specialist resources and educational materials along with specialized training for students and faculty. The centers provide key curriculum resources in Braille and utilize the following assistive tools: Braille Sense Polaris, Braille Sense U2, Clear View Magnifier, Braille Printer Premier 80 to accommodate the needs of visually-impaired students. The Abdul Wahid Al Rostamni Inclusive Learning Center, inspired by Apple technology, offers an innovative space for students, faculty and staff which facilitates teaching, learning and research at the highest standards. Apple accessibility features and apps equip differently abled students with equal educational opportunities and the necessary skills to be independent learners.Apple Distinguished School Recognition
In 2016, SAS received the Apple Distinguished School Award for the use of Apple enhanced assistive technology to aid in the academic, social and vocational support of its students.Library
Zayed University's two state-of-the-art libraries facilitate teaching, learning and research through the delivery of a wide variety of services. An extensive and growing collection of digital and physical materials serves the needs of the university community and provides support for individual college curriculums.Curriculum Resources Center
The Curriculum Resources Center houses educational materials to support students within the College of Education and facilitate teacher training.Emirates Collection
The Zayed University Emirates Collection houses materials about the United Arab Emirates and books by Emiratis authors.The UAE Film Library and Archive
Established in 2013, The Film and Library Archive at Zayed University is the first of its kind in the region. The collection will act as a repository for the UAE film industry, preserve works by Emirati filmmakers and include films produced about the UAE. The collection also includes materials associated with filmmaking including posters, scripts, artwork, production stills, and press kits.Archives and Records Management
The University Archives serves as the official repository for university records that are deemed to have “historical, administrative, academic legal, and/or fiscal value.”Zayed University Learning Commons
The Zayed University Learning Commons compliment university curriculums by providing comprehensive academic support services to enhance educational development. The LLC collaborates with colleges to provide support in academic writing, language, mathematics, and study skills. In 2011, the newly constructed Abu Dhabi Campus library was inaugurated housing 150,000 books from the collection. At 40,000 sqm, the library is one of the largest in the Middle East.Research
Zayed University supports faculty and student research through research training programs, fellowships and grants. In 2014, the university invested 4,687,269 AED in internal research funds.Grants and fellowships
* Research Incentive Funds (RIF) This competitive grant funds faculty research over a period of one to two years and was designed to support and enhance the research culture at Zayed University. Researchers receive grants that range from a maximum of 30,000AED for individual one year projects to a maximum of 150,000AED for team grants. * Provost's Research Fellowship Awards The Provost's Office provides support to faculty in the process of completing a major scholarly project. Six fellowships are granted per academic semester. * Start-Up Grants for New Faculty This grants was designed to support newly hired faculty complete previously existing research projects or begin new research . Grants can range up to a maximum of 20,000AED for non-lab based projects and a maximum of 30,000AED for lab-based projects. * Research Clusters A new initiative was established in 2016 to encourage cross-discipline collaboration among faculty. A maximum of 50,000AED per project is allocated.Laboratories
Zayed University emphasizes experiential learning and supports a dynamic research culture through the establishment of cutting-edge laboratories on both campuses.College of Arts and Creative Enterprises
* Fabrication Lab (3D Printing, Laser, prototype digital manufacturing)College of Business
* Bloomberg Finance LabCollege of Communication and Media Sciences
* du Multimedia LabsCollege of Natural and Health Sciences
* Air Quality Lab * Aqueous Geochemistry Laboratory * Cognition and Neuroscience Lab * Microbiology Laboratory * Environmental Simulation and Remote Sensing Lab * Hydroponic Lab * Hyperspectroscopy Lab * Instrumentation Lab * Marine Science Lab * Nutrient Analysis Laboratory * Organic Chemistry LabCollege of Technological Innovation
* Advance Cyber Forensics Research Lab * Capstone Lab * Cisco Regional Academy Lab * Database Lab * Digital Forensics Lab * Enterprise Systems Lab * Game Development Lab * Graduate Lab * Hardware Lab * Human Computer Interaction Lab * Information Security Lab * Intelligent Remote Sensing and Tracking Lab * Multimedia Lab * Networking Lab * Operating Systems Lab * SMART LabUndergraduate research
The Undergraduate Research Scholars Program was launched in 2010 to encourage and support undergraduate student research. The competitive program provides students with faculty mentorship, workshops and lectures over a two and a half year period during the course of their studies. Students are expected to produce original research that is submitted to international academic journals at the end of the program.Abu Dhabi campus
Dubai campus
Academic performance
Management Office
In December 2010, theBoosting Emiratisation
In August 2008, Emirati staff received a 28% pay award, whereas foreign faculty received a 5% pay award. The university would not comment on the case. In January 2011, '' The National'' reported that Zayed University staff would receive a 2% pay raise retroactive to August 2010.Student high-quality academic programs
Zayed University's mission from the very outset has been to provide high-quality academic programs and services that align with international standards and best practices.Legal concerns
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