Diversity

AU is ranked 1st in the UAE for international students in the 2026 QS World University Rankings
We also received "Five QS Stars" -- the highest possible ratings -- for inclusiveness and social responsibility! 

AU believes diversity is integral to academic excellence. We value and honor broad experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We strive to create a welcoming and respectful learning environment. We promote access, opportunity, and justice for all. AU’s campus is home to a rich mix of international faculty (from 39 different nations); a diverse student body (representing 72 different nationalities). AU’s vast network of 36,000 alumni resides in 48 different countries. The student experience at AU is one of innovation beyond borders!

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy

Download Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

Diversity Committee Members

  • Dr. Sam Kuriadom, College of Dentistry, Chair,
  • Inas Abousharkh, Office of Information Technology, Co-Chair.
  • Dr. Guangming Cao, College of Business Administration, Member.
  • Dr. Gabriel Andrade, College of Medicine, Member.
  • Sara Al Zaabi, Office of Human Resources, Member.
  • Muna Alshamsi, Office of Strategic Communications, Marketing and Student Recruitment, Member.
  • Anjila Sitori, Office of Budget and Planning, Member.
  • Lateefa Almheiri, President of Female Student Council, Member.
  • Dr. Mohamed Al Faraa (student), College of Dentistry, Member.
  • Dani George Albadine, Peer Leader in the Deanship of Student Services. College of Business Administration, Member.
  • Ariba Sabah, College of Business Administration, Member and Rapporteur.

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee mandate includes, but not limited to, the following: 

  1. Explicitly define AU goals for diversity, equity and inclusion and present to the Chancellor for approval.
  2. In coordination with OIPE, develop policies and procedures to promote diversity, equity and inclusion at AU.
  3. Identify the role of different units at AU to implement these policies and procedures and define their specific KPIs for assessment and continuous improvement.
  4. Periodically monitor the implementation of these policies and procedures to ensure that the specified AU goals are met.
  5. Submit an annual report on the achievement of the DEI Committee that also includes recommendations for further improvement.
  6. Perform any other tasks that would enhance the effectiveness of the DEI Committee in achieving the specified goals.

Download Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategic Plan 2022 - 2027

Nationalities Represented

Did you know that Ajman University is one of the most diverse institutions of higher education on Earth? Our campus is home to more than 72 nationalities -- from Australia to Venezuela, Afghanistan to Uzbekistan, and Azerbaijan to the United States!                                   

Accessibility for All Abilities

AU seeks to ensure that people of all abilities have access to spaces and places on campus. Accessibility was at the forefront of design when building the new Student Community Center, opening September 2018. Contact the facilities and service manager, k.almetnawy@ajman.ac.ae, for additional information.

Center For Inclusive Learning

Ajman University's Center for Inclusive Learning provides accessible, equitable, and inclusive academic experiences for students with self-disclosed disabilities.

 

Commitment to Pay Equity

Ajman University is committed to ensuring fair and equitable compensation guided by its Non-Discrimination Policy and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy. In alignment with the institution’s values and UAE Law No. 2 of 2015 against Discrimination, the University provides all members of its community with a safe educational and workplace environment free from discrimination and harassment. This policy applies to administrators, faculty, students, and staff, and ensures that salaries are determined on the basis of faculty specialization, employee grade, qualifications, experience, market benchmarks, and contractual terms, not gender.

Pay Equity Analysis (AY 2024-2025):

Ajman University conducts regular monitoring of faculty salaries to ensure compliance with Article 4 of the UAE Labour Law and the UAE Law on Equal Wages for Women and Men(2018). The most recent analysis revealed that the pay equity gap across academic ranks ranges from 1.78% to 3.33%, with differences attributable to rank, specialization, and professional experience, not gender.

The analysis shows that across all academic ranks, the gender pay equity gap remains within a narrow band of less than 3.5 percent, reflecting AU’s commitment to wage equality and its core values of integrity, inclusivity, and excellence.

Gender Pay Equity Analysis by Rank