The universities of the United Arab Emirates have demonstrated significant success by entering the world's top 200 universities according to the reputation rating conducted by Times Higher Education. Three educational institutions of the UAE - Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Zayed - have been included in the list of two hundred best world universities for the first time in recent years. Abu Dhabi University and Al Ain University took positions in the range 101-125, and Zayed University in the range 151-175.
An analysis conducted by the Times Higher Education showed that the reputation of these universities has improved nine times since 2021. This result indicates significant progress in education and science in the UAE and recognition in academic circles.
The World University Ranking compiled by Times Higher Education is based on surveys involving scientists from all over the world. They express their opinion on the reputation of universities in the fields of scientific research and educational activities. The information received from 38,796 respondents from 166 countries becomes the basis for the formation of the rating.