Umm Al Quwain University

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Umm Al Quwain University
Established2012
FounderHH Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla
Accreditation Commission for Academic Accreditation
Address
Al Mualla Street
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25°28′06″N55°38′25″E / 25.46824°N 55.64031°E / 25.46824; 55.64031 Coordinates: 25°28′06″N55°38′25″E / 25.46824°N 55.64031°E / 25.46824; 55.64031
Website uaqu.ac.ae

Umm Al Quwain University (UAQU) is a higher education institution in Umm Al Quwain, United Arab Emirates. [1]

UAQU was founded in 2012 as the first university in the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain. [1] It was initiated through Emirates Canadian University College, [2] becoming a university, sponsored by HH Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, the Ruler of Umm Al Quwain.

The university is located on Al Mualla Street and has the following Colleges: [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Umm Al-Quwain University". Edarabia. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  2. "About Umm Al-Quwain University (UAQU)". UAE: Emirates Canadian University College . Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  3. "Colleges". UAE: Umm Al Quwain University. Retrieved 14 May 2023.