Mohammed V University Abu Dhabi is aware of its responsibility to support and uphold fundamental freedoms and citizenship rights for all students. In this context, students’ rights are
Classrooms and the library are the main components of the educational environment in the university, so the faculty must work to promote and encourage these educational places. In order to clarify the meaning of the student’s right to the classroom and other elements of the educational environment, there are some formulations and definitions, including the following
Students expect to have their academic records and to have the right to deal with them consistently with the university policy. They are entitled to benefit from all the services, resources, references, and facilities available at the university.
The university abides by the laws of the United Arab Emirates concerning health insurance, as the university provides health insurance services for its sponsored and guarded students. It provides a 24/7 health clinic.
After officially registering, students receive a student card that proves their affiliation with the university. They must show it in all university facilities such as the library. When it is lost or stolen, it must be reported immediately to the Academic Affairs Department to obtain a replacement card, with an amount of (fifty dirhams) for renewal.
Newsletters written and edited by students themselves are considered the finest form of self-expression. Newsletters express the feelings and concerns of their writers. They also express the extent of cooperation and awareness of educational and social issues that affect the life of the university student.
Such publications enable students to pursue developing their creativity without sacrificing the seriousness and rigor of academic courses. They also represent their response and interaction with the knowledge they acquired through creativity, innovation, and experience.
The university values organized student activities. They take part and parcel of the academic programs.
Organizational student activities enrich educational expertise and practices. In addition, these activities develop students’ social interaction skills, indispensable to the life of the individual, especially in multicultural environments. Accordingly, the Student Council is established implementing the provisions of the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Decision (No. 334) for the year 2011. The following articles specify the provisions for its organization in accordance with the ministerial decision in this regard.
The university may establish a student council representing all students, and committed to achieving the goals set forth below. The term of membership in this council shall be one academic year