City University College of Ajman (CUCA)

City University College of Ajman (CUCA) is an institution of higher education, licensed by the Ministry of Education – Higher Education Affairs in the United Arab Emirates.

CUCA is a part of R Education and Academic Development (READ), it ventured into the education sector in 2012 with the inception of CUCA and advanced its contribution to education with the inauguration of City School in 2017. READ is a subsidiary of R Holding which focuses on education and aims to establish educational institutions within the Northern Emirates that will positively contribute to the advancement of the UAE by producing students of acknowledged quality.

CUCA provides a holistic learning environment that fosters research, innovation, and personal growth. It provides students with the knowledge, opportunity, and support needed to enable them to achieve their individual aspirations, make a positive contribution to society, and become leaders in their respective fields.

The College is also one of the few institutions in the GCC that has a membership with the International Student Exchange Program (ISEP) – an organization based in Washington DC, which provides students with an opportunity to study abroad at more than 300 universities around the world under its student exchange program. Also, CUCA is a member of AACSB International (AACSB), which connects educators, students, and businesses to achieve a common goal: improve the quality of business education around the world.

CUCA holds a diverse student and faculty body, with over 50 nationalities represented on campus. The college aims to prepare students for the global market by providing an international, holistic learning experience and environment.

Vision

City University College of Ajman aspires to become a distinguished comprehensive university at the national, regional, and international levels.

Mission

The mission of City University College of Ajman is to offer a competitive fee structure and sustainable top-quality, and market-driven academic programs that foster individual growth. It facilitates a teaching and learning environment centered on critical thinking, innovation, and creativity, while facilitating a high level of employability, regionally and globally for its graduates. City University College of Ajman provides its students with diverse educational programs in the fields of humanities and social sciences, informatics, engineering, and health sciences. In addition, the College contributes to the development of the knowledge economy as it promotes research and scholarly activities and community engagement.

Our Core Values

Respect: Moves us to understand and appreciate the contributions of every person in our community and to value diverse perspectives

 Excellence: Commits us to challenge ourselves and to make the best utilization of our capabilities: physically, socially, intellectually, and ethically.

 Diversity: Enables us to build a community that respects, welcomes and appreciates differences amongst people. It promotes a positive learning environment that engages faculty, staff and students.

 Motivation: Stimulates and inspires us to push boundaries

Ethics: Bind us to the correct conducts that benefit individuals and society as a whole

Integrity: Adhere us to the highest standards of values and ethics

Preparedness: Keeps us focused and ready for developments and implementations

Empowerment: It gives us the tools, training, and information needed to continuously improve performance.

Teamwork: Challenges us to work collaboratively and develop a holistic view, as one united team under one mission.

Dedication: Keeps us focused on our values and ensures we reach our goals.

Our Goals

• Raise the quality of teaching and learning, and introduce new academic programs that add value to the UAE higher education sector.
• Continuously improve institutional effectiveness and quality.
• Continuously enhance infrastructure, resources, and student services.
• Foster relationships with the UAE community.
• Become a nationally, regionally and internationally recognized university.
• Encourage a college-wide research culture.

Our Programs

All of our academic programs are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation of the Ministry of Education – Higher Education Affairs. The College offers over 19 academic programs in disciplines of Dental Surgery, Pharmacy, Business, Law, Media and Education at the undergraduate and graduate level.

Our programs are offered in English and Arabic. One of our major strengths lies in a strong team of highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated faculty and staff. The College offers top-quality education and ensures all academic programs and portfolios remain contemporary, interfaced with the industry, and meets international standards.

Undergraduate Academic Programs Offered:

Bachelor of Dental Surgery
Bachelor of Pharmacy
Bachelors of Business Administration with majors in:

• Finance and Accounting
• Marketing
• Human Resource Management
• Management Information System
• Hospitality and Tourism Management

Bachelors of Human Resource Management (in Arabic)
Bachelors of Law (in Arabic)
Bachelors in PR and Advertising (in Arabic)

Graduate Academic Programs Offered:

Masters of Business Administration with majors in:

• Financial Management
• Human Resource Management
• Islamic Finance
• Marketing
• Total Quality Management

Masters of Law (in Arabic) with majors in:

• Public Law
• Private Law

Professional Diploma in Teaching (in Arabic)