About the Ministry

The UAE's Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research is established to elevate the quality of higher education and build a strong university infrastructure across the nation. The ministry is responsible for setting strategic policies and plans for establishing public and private universities and colleges, ensuring they adhere to global quality standards.

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The ministry's creation is a response to the nation's growing need for skilled Emirati talent capable of driving economic and social progress. Beyond regulating and advancing higher education institutions, it has also focused on strengthening research and supporting innovative initiatives to propel the knowledge economy forward.

Since its inception, the ministry has formed academic partnerships with prestigious international universities and facilitated scholarships for Emirati students to study abroad. It has also developed rigorous accreditation standards to guarantee quality in higher education, contributing to the enhancement of local universities and positioning them on par with global institutions.​