Established in 1976, United Arab Emirates University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Al-Ain (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Abu Dhabi.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. 