Student Activities

Leadership & Student Organizations

The Campus Life Section strives to prepare students to be positive examples of leadership excellence and social consciousness in our global world. Leadership & Student Organization seeks to prepare students, and build their educational and lifestyle experience, and offer them the opportunity to practice non-academic activities; that help them integrate into the university community with colleagues who share the same concerns.  Join and be part of the volunteering program, activities organizers team, student leaders team and many more opportunities you should not miss.  Students can also avail of the many student clubs organized by CLS.

Areas of Student Clubs  

• Hobbies, skills and diverse interests.
• Diversity and cultural exchange.

Cultural & Heritage Activities

The Cultural and Heritage Activities hosts a variety of folk events from different countries. It also organizes cultural events and collaborates with various cultural and heritage centers. The culture & heritage activities include cultural lectures, poetry evenings, workshops and preparing heritage and traditional events.

Areas of Cultural & Heritage Activities

• Literary activities.
• Scientific activities.
• Social and Heritage activities.

Music & Arts Activities

The Music & Arts Activities supports activities in performing and visual arts events. CLS provides an opportunity for students to improve their skills through specialized training courses, workshops and seminars in drawing, painting, photography and music, encouraging teamwork and establishing performing teams in local and international events, cultivating emerging talents and nurturing creativity, and promoting students' artistic skills.

CLS provides rooms in both the male and female campus, and organizes regular art and music courses and activities. Recently CLS launched the UAEU orchestra initiative, and we are looking to recruit more students.

Areas of Music & Arts Activities

• Fine Arts.
• Photography.
• Musical activities.
• Theatrical activities.

Residential Units Activities

The student residential units designed to be a center of residential life and an important cornerstone for diverse activities. The residential life activities provide a distinctive environment for building and enhancing the sense of belonging, identity and teamwork of students within the university community.  In addition, it provides support to the academic process by organizing events that contribute to this aspect, as well as permanent cooperation with various educational institutions and open wide knowledge horizons for students.

Areas of Residential Units Activities

• Various extracurricular activities (social, recreational, cultural, artistic, voluntary, sports).

Sports and Recreational Activities

The Sports and Recreational Activities puts a great emphasis on students health and physical fitness, and encourages students to exercise and participate in sports activities. CLS offers a range of sports programs, recreational facilities and services designed to contribute to the students' personal growth and academic achievement. Physical fitness programs include courses in aqua-aerobics, self-defense, meditation, swimming, psychological health, and body energy. Students can also choose from an array of activities such as, football, volleyball, basketball, tennis, table tennis, chess, swimming, squash, boxing and kickboxing. The University provides both male and female students with a state-of-the-art health club.

Areas of Sports Activities

• Group activities
• Individual activities

Areas of fitness and health Activities

• Water aerobics and meditations (Aqua Aerobics / Yoga).
• Mental health, physical energy and first aid lessons.

Sports Facilities

Whether you are looking to get in shape or participate in team sports, the Sport Complex is the place to go. The sports facilities are open to students, faculty and staff for a variety of recreational and competitive athletic activities. Sports management continuously seeks to develop and improve the level of sports in the UAE through athletic championships, symposia and training courses. The sports facilities at UAEU include:

Fitness Centers  

Our fitness centers are located in both the male and female campus. They have a wide range of exercise equipment that include free weights, and weight training and cardio machines, along with classes and fitness programs designed to suit individual needs. Friendly and qualified fitness trainers are available daily to provide guidance and supervision, as well as to answer all questions regarding fitness, nutrition and safety.

Swimming Pools  

A 50-meter Olympic indoor swimming pool is available on both the male and female campus for lap swimming, training sessions and competitions. Men s and women s facilities featuring storage lockers, showers and restrooms are available in the pool area. Lifeguards are available during operational hours and make the final decision on all safety and hygienic matters.

Sports Courts and Multipurpose Halls 

Our Sport Complex features two indoor courts that can be used for playing basketball, volleyball, handball, badminton or tennis in both organized sports and free recreation. Outdoor courts are also available. They can also be used for a variety of activities such as aerobics classes, martial arts training and much more.

Exercise Hall 

Aerobics sessions and circuit training are conducted in our exercise hall, which has all the relevant equipment such as mats, exercise balls and a built-in sound system and radio for listening to music. The exercise hall also offers members of the community a large space to exercise individually.

Health Club Timing & Membership

Anyone intending to use the Health Club facilities must complete a medical checkup in the club, and complete the application form for Health Club membership in order to receive the membership card to enter the club.