QS World University Rankings by Subject Places Canadian University Dubai First in Dubai in Art & Design and Business & Management Studies

Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has been recognized as Dubai’s top university for Art & Design and Business & Management Studies, according to the 2024 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject. Among 5,000 globally renowned institutions, CUD has achieved rankings of 351-400 for Business & Management Studies and 201-240 for Art & Design. These placements position CUD third in the United Arab Emirates for Art & Design and fourth for Business & Management Studies, corresponding to the upper 5% and 8% of the world, respectively, for these fields of study.

Dr. Dima Jamali, Vice President of Academic Affairs at CUD, spoke of the university’s latest success, stating, “The accomplishments achieved by Canadian University Dubai in the QS World University Rankings by Subject serve as a resounding affirmation of our unwavering dedication to excellence. We are putting research front and center, focusing on improving rigor, and quality, capitalizing on important industry and academic collaborations. We are committed to forging a path marked by outstanding academic standards.”

The university has positioned itself as a leader in educational excellence, integrating global trends and innovation into its curriculum, coupled with a pragmatic focus on experiential learning through state-of-the-art labs and the Research Excellence Centre. Dr. Jamali further highlighted, “Our stellar track record of performance over the years is a testament to our relentless pursuit of excellence and our steadfast dedication to nurturing the next generation of leaders and innovators.”

Through partnerships with key industry leaders, CUD also facilitates opportunities for students to gain practical insights and develop employability, entrepreneurship and sustainability skills essential for success in the global marketplace. Dr. Jamali concluded, “As we celebrate our achievements in the QS World University Rankings by Subject, we remain committed to nurturing future entrepreneurial leaders who are equipped to drive positive change and shape a sustainable future for generations to come.”

Recent developments within the university include a strategic research collaboration with the University of Oxford to establish ‘The Global Health Network for the Middle East and North Africa’, where CUD will serve as the Regional Hub. This initiative involves collaboration with 12 outstanding regional partners, selected as MENA network members. As the leader of this network, CUD aims to enhance health research capacity, address public health issues, secure funding, foster partnerships, and mobilize resources for low-resource settings in the region.