Is the Canadian University of Dubai better than the American University in Dubai? 

Parents and kids alike love Dubai for a variety of reasons, the first of which is the variety of educational options available. The Canadian University of Dubai and the American University of Dubai are among the best universities in Dubai. Let’s look into some of the key points that distinguish these two universities.

Canadian University of Dubai

The Canadian University of Dubai is the first officially recognised Canadian institution of higher learning outside of Canada. Students who graduate from Canadian University Dubai (CUD) with a degree that is recognised around the globe will have earned a degree that is centred on the Canadian curriculum. A student may begin their degree at Canadian University Dubai and then transfer to one of the Canadian partner institutions of Canadian Universities of Dubai to complete their degree. For the students who are interested in pursuing further education, research, and job prospects both in Canada and throughout the globe, CUD is an excellent place to start.

The “UAE Ministry of Education” has granted the Canadian university of Dubai a licence, and the “Commission for Academic Accreditation” (CAA) has certified the institution. It also possesses programme accreditations like PSRA and IAA, as well as industry certifications like CFA, CIMA, as well as ACCA.

At the City Walk, the "Canadian University Dubai" has relocated to a new facility in the centre of downtown Dubai.  Hi-tech classrooms, the incubator lab and unique subject-specific laboratories are now available at the institution, which places a strong emphasis on business and research.

American University of Dubai

SACSCOC, an American accrediting agency, has granted American University Dubai(AUD) accreditation, and the UAE Ministry of Education has granted AUD formal licence with AACSB accreditation, The School of Business Administration at American University of Dubai provides the Master of Business Administration MBA course, an internationally recognised graduate credential for students interested in careers in business administration management. When you compare the University Tool of both the universities you won’t find any major difference between them.

The American University of Dubai is private, intellectually and culturally tolerant, in the United Arab Emirates. There is the AACSB-accredited MBA programme at the “Australian Defence Force Academy”, which is designed for students who want to pursue careers in business administration management and leadership. 

The UAE Ministry of Education has granted CUD a licence, and the "Commission for Academic Accreditation" (CAA) has certified the institution. It also possesses programme accreditations like PSRA and also IAA, as well as industry certifications such as  CFA, CIMA, and ACCA. English is the primary language of teaching at CUD, however, there are certain exceptions. Psychological Studies,  Bachelor of Arts, The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Sociology is provided in Arabic.

As per the "QS World University Rankings 2022", "Canadian University of Dubai" is in the top 2% (601-650) of universities globally and the top 4 in the United Arab Emirates, while  "The American University of Dubai" is ranked at top one in Dubai for the fifth consecutive year.