| Subject | QS | THE | ARWU | U.S. News |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | — | #201-250 | — | — |
| Computer Science | #651-700 | #251-300 | — | — |
| Business & Economics | — | #251-300 | — | — |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | #301-350 | — | — | — |
| Clinical & Health | — | #301-400 | — | — |
| Engineering & Technology | — | #301-400 | — | — |
Al Ain University ranks #558 in QS 2026, #450 in THE 2026. Its consensus position across the major rankings is #386 globally.
QS weights employer reputation and international metrics more heavily; THE places more weight on research influence and teaching environment. Differences of this size between the two systems are common — see our methodology comparison.