The UAE has been increasing efforts to move from an oil based economy into one that is powered by knowledge and innovation. The education sector has consequently exploded with leading UAE universities and colleges including INSEAD, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), New York University and Paris Sorbonne having set up campuses primarily in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Local institutions have experienced significant growth, investment and international recognition too and some of the popular UAE universities include UAE University, Masdar Institute of Science & Technology, Higher Colleges of Technology, American University (Sharjah, Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah), Zayed University and Khalifa University of Science, Technology & Research. There is immense diversity in the spectrum of subjects offered with some universities even specializing in certain disciplines. However, universities in the UAE are truly recognised for the following areas; Biological and Life Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, Business and Economics, Engineering and Technology as well as Oil, Gas and Energy Studies. Contact us to know about the best UAE University for you.