About the University
Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities is a government university in Abu Dhabi, aiming to be a prestigious academic center in the fields of humanities, social sciences, and philosophy.
Our Vision
Leadership in Humanities and Islamic Studies
Our Mission
We contribute to building a sustainable human knowledge future within an advanced educational and research environment that consolidates human values, strengthens national identity, and develops intellectual and religious competencies capable of innovation and global leadership.
Our Values
Zayed's Legacy
Preserving Sheikh Zayed's legacy and drawing lessons and wisdom from it.
Tolerance & Coexistence
Making the values of tolerance a practical standard for academic content and students, respecting diversity and difference, spreading peace, and rooting intellectual moderation in educational curricula.
Human Fraternity
Consolidating human fraternity and the principles of coexistence between peoples and cultures, and sensing their civilizational depth and importance.
Civilizational Communication
Cultural communication and openness to other religions and cultures, learning about them, and exchanging visits between international universities and various places of worship in the Islamic and Western worlds.
Excellence & Innovation
Achieving the knowledge society and taking the lead in knowledge innovation, creating a generation that loves and reveres science, distinguished by the ethics of the educational environment: integrity, responsibility, and teamwork.
Strategic Priorities
Achieving Academic Excellence
- Continuous development of existing academic programs and introducing new programs aligned with labor market requirements
- Attracting, developing, and retaining faculty competencies
- Attracting distinguished local and international students
- Strengthening the scientific research system
- Achieving international academic accreditation and continuous development of academic affairs governance
Building Contemporary Intellectual Leaders
- Providing programs for students, community, and graduates
- Providing religious studies with focus on diversity issues (ethnic, class, gender, religious traditions, and cultures)
- Creating multi-religious immersion experiences locally and globally to support the concept of soft power in cooperation with universities and foreign ministries
Accredited Reference for Curricula
- Creating and developing scientific content for Islamic studies and humanities curricula and professional development for teachers in schools and higher education institutions
- Developing curricula and training workers in the university's specializations in local and federal government entities
Strengthening Financial Sustainability
- Developing governance system for financial sustainability, investment, and endowment at the university
- Creating various programs for financial investments and continuing education
- Geographical and knowledge expansion and growth
Building and Strengthening Local and International Relationships
- Developing governance system for local and international partnerships and establishing a regulatory framework
- Expanding local and international partnerships and agreements to serve the university's strategic objectives
Achieving Institutional Excellence
- Continuous development of the university environment and activating innovation
- Attracting and localizing competencies and creating continuous professional development programs
- Participating in institutional excellence awards and events locally and globally
- Activating the distance learning system
Why Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities?
Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities was established as part of the UAE leadership's vision to provide world-class higher education that will produce outstanding graduates who will help advance the country's development goals and contribute significantly to the progress of human society.
The university has created a comprehensive program that seeks to equip students with the right knowledge, skills and values that will help them to achieve success and become leaders in various fields of endeavor.
We empower our students to confidently communicate and exchange ideas in Arabic and other languages (English), enabling them to engage in dialogue and contribute ideas to help advance knowledge or develop solutions that will address humanity's pressing challenges.