Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has once again clinched the top spot in Dubai’s higher education landscape, marking its fifth consecutive year as the city’s leading institution in the 2026 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Arab Region University Rankings. Additionally, CUD has secured the 21st position across the Arab region, solidifying its reputation as a hub for entrepreneurship, innovation, and future-focused academic programs. This achievement underscores the university’s commitment to aligning its educational offerings with the evolving demands of the global workforce. A key driver of CUD’s success is its state-of-the-art Incubator Hub, located in its downtown Dubai campus, which fosters collaboration between academics and industry leaders to mentor and fund the next generation of impactful business ventures. In response to emerging global trends, CUD has introduced cutting-edge academic programs in artificial intelligence, sustainability, public health, and a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) designed to cultivate tomorrow’s global leaders. These programs, developed in partnership with industry experts and aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, aim to equip students with the skills needed to tackle complex global challenges. Chancellor Buti Saeed Al Ghandi highlighted the university’s dedication to empowering future leaders and innovators, while President Prof. Karim Chelli emphasized CUD’s strategic focus on academic excellence and global partnerships. The QS Arab Region Rankings, launched in 2014, provide a comprehensive evaluation of universities using internationally recognized criteria tailored to the unique context of higher education in the Arab world.
Canadian University Dubai remains #1 in QS ranking for fifth consecutive year
