The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has secured full international accreditation from the German accreditation agency Agentur für Qualitätssicherung durch Akkreditierung von Studiengängen (AQAS) for three academic programs offered by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. The accredited programs include the Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and the Bachelor of Arts in Translation Studies, both offered by the Department of Languages and Literature, as well as the Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics offered by the Department of Cognitive Sciences.
The accreditation was granted after the programs successfully fulfilled all conditions and requirements established by the AQAS accreditation committee following a comprehensive academic review conducted in Fall 2024. AQAS confirmed the accreditation of the three programs through March 2031.
This achievement reflects the university’s ongoing efforts to enhance the quality of its academic programs and ensure their alignment with internationally recognized standards in higher education. It also contributes to preparing graduates with the knowledge and skills required to meet evolving global trends and labor market demands.
Prof. Mohamed Bin Huwaidin, Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, stated that receiving international accreditation for three academic programs from AQAS reflects the college’s continuous commitment to applying the highest standards of academic quality and advancing its programs in a sustainable manner.
He said, “This accreditation represents international recognition of the quality of the programs’ learning outcomes and the efforts made by the college and its academic departments to continuously develop curricula, enhance learning environments, and align academic offerings with contemporary scientific and professional developments. It further strengthens the position of the United Arab Emirates University as a leading academic institution committed to providing high-quality education that aligns with world-class academic standards.”
Prof. Bin Huwaidin added, “The Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, Bachelor of Arts in Translation Studies, and Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics programs play a vital role in preparing qualified professionals in the fields of languages, communication, translation, and linguistics. These programs support the needs of various cultural, educational, media, and knowledge-based sectors across the UAE.”
He affirmed that the college will continue its efforts to develop its academic programs and enhance their competitiveness at both the regional and international levels.
AQAS accreditation is recognized as one of the leading international quality assurance accreditations in higher education. It is based on the Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the European Higher Education Area (ESG) and confirms that academic programs meet internationally recognized benchmarks in education quality, assessment, and continuous improvement.
