Dubai Announces New National University With AED4.5 Billion Investment

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has announced the establishment of Dubai National University. The university, with an investment of AED4.5 billion, will offer specialised programmes and has set itself a target of ranking among the top 200 global universities within the next 20 years.

"Within the next decade, we aspire for Dubai National University to rank among the top 50 young universities, offering specialised and future-oriented academic programs, and become a leading institution in research contributions," wrote Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed on X. "The university's identity will be Emirati, its programmes global, and its outcomes will serve our development journey," added the Prime Minister in the social media post.

.@HHShkMohd launches Dubai National University with AED4.5 billion investment. The university will help Dubai become one of the world’s top 10 destinations for education. @HamdanMohammed appointed President of the new university and @MaktoumMohammed named Vice President. pic.twitter.com/CbhmhgmJd6

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) September 9, 2024

The move is to further strengthen Dubai’s position as a global hub for higher education and scientific research. The university will have a Global Advisory Board comprising international experts in various fields. The board's role is to enhance collaboration with the global academic and scientific community, anticipate new trends and developments, and propose new university programmes and research areas that align with students' ambitions and Dubai's aspirations.