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Promoting academic excellence

His Highness explained that this transformation will contribute to enhancing academic excellence
by developing innovative educational and research programmes that respond to the nation's
priorities. It will also enhance the sustainability of the university's institutional growth by
diversifying sources of income and reducing reliance on tuition fees, which supports its future
plans and expands its societal impact.

Fostering a culture of knowledge giving

His Highness Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi emphasized the importance of fostering a
culture of knowledge giving and strengthening effective partnerships with the public and private
sectors, contributing to building a sustainable knowledge economy and consolidating Ajman
University's position as a leading national academic institution with a global reach.

Supporting governance and enhancing institutional efficiency

During the meeting, His Highness reviewed updates and achievements regarding the performance
of the Board of Trustees' subcommittees, including the Academic Affairs and Community
Outreach, Financial Audit, and Financial Sustainability committees, which aim to support
governance and enhance institutional efficiency.

The University's most notable achievements

His Excellency Dr Karim Seghir, Chancellor of Ajman University, presented the university's most
notable achievements over the past period, including the College of Dentistry receiving
international academic accreditation from the Australian Dental Council for a period of seven
years, making it the first educational institution in the UAE to receive this prestigious accreditation
for undergraduate and postgraduate programs in this specialization.

Global rankings

Seghir also reviewed the university's progress in global rankings, ranking among the top 51-100
universities globally and first in the country for data science and artificial intelligence, according to
the QS World University Rankings 2025.

Advanced rankings

The university also achieved advanced rankings in several other disciplines, including Pharmacy
and Pharmaceutical Sciences, ranked among the top 151-200 globally and first in the country;
Computer Science and Information Systems, ranked among the top 201-250 globally and second in
the country; Mathematics, ranked among the top 201-250 globally and second in the country;
Accounting and Finance, ranked among the top 251-300 globally; and Sociology and Management,
ranked among the top 284 globally and third in the country.

Qualitative Programmes

To emphasise the university's commitment to keeping pace with labour market requirements, a
number of qualitative programmes have been introduced, including a Bachelor of Science in
Artificial Intelligence, a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, a Bachelor of Science in International

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