Course
MBA
Offered by College of Business and Economics
QS Global MBA Ranking
Nationally leading MBA at the UAE’s oldest national universityQS World Rank: Top 400 (2026)
UAEU’s MBA is delivered by the UAE’s oldest national university in Al Ain, with strong links to government and local industry and lower living costs than Dubai.
Key advantages
- UAE’s oldest national university
- Government and industry links
- Lower living costs than Dubai
- AACSB-accredited business school
- Quiet, green city
- Established programme
- Programme & duration
- MBA (check current availability and fees for international students): about 2 years
- Tuition (international)
- Fees for international students vary by programme and nationality; confirm directly with the university (indicative; verify on official website)
- Intakes
- September (main intake); January for selected programmes
- English requirement
- IELTS: 6.0–6.5 overallTOEFL iBT: 79–80PTE: 54–58
- Entry requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, work experience and test requirements as set by the university; confirm the programme is currently offered to international students.
- Average Work Experience
- Typically 3+ years of work experience
- GMAT / GRE Requirement
- University entrance test or GMAT/GRE; check current requirements
Employability & placement
Graduates move into management, government and corporate roles across the UAE.
Student experience
UAEU is the UAE’s oldest and largest national university, set in the green, quiet city of Al Ain, with strong research programmes and a lower cost of living than Dubai.
Research strengths
Applied research in management, strategy and Gulf economies.