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Preston University Ajman
| University name | Preston University Ajman |
| Director's name | Dr Abdul Basit (President) |
| Executive body or owner | |
| Date founded | 2001 |
| Number of students (approx) | |
| Number of staff (approx) | |
| Type of institute | university |
| University location / area | College Street, Al Naeymiyah (no map) |
| Postal address | PO Box 20488, Ajman, UAE |
| Telephone | +971-6-7469555 |
| Fax | +971-6-7469955 |
| info@preston.ae | |
| Website | www.preston.ae (new window) |
| Curriculum | US |
| Qualifications | BBA, BA, BIT, MBA, MSc, PhD |
| University fees | 10,000-20,000 dhs per year (2008-2009) |
| Lecturer salary range | |
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07 October 2009
- WAM reported the official inauguration of the new Ajman campus of Preston University in the UAE. Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, the Ruler of Ajman, spoke at the ceremony and said the university should introduce Information Technology Science development.
- Chancellor of Preston University in Ajman (PUA?) is Dr Jerry Haenisch, Director General of PUA is Mr Sajjad Hussain.
12 July 2009
- Preston University Ajman fees information updated, reflects approximate range from Preston University website. Date of validity not clear (document dated April 2009) but assumed to be for 2008-2009, might be valid for 2009-2010 also. Tuition Fees paid monthly. More details in table below.
- Admission Fee AED 700-1500, Registration Fee AED 250-500 per quarter or semester, Examination Fee AED 150-200 per semester or quarter.
- Additional costs include Library Refundable Deposit AED 300, Graduation Fee AED 1500, Exemption Fee per subject AED 200.
| Program | Diploma | Bachelor BBA BSc BFD |
BA Islamic Studies |
Master MBA MSc |
Executive MBA MSc |
PhD |
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| Course Length | 3 years² |
3 years² |
1 year |
1¼ year |
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| Monthly Tuition (AED) | 1100 |
750 |
1300 |
1200 |
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| Annual Total¹ (AED) | 16,000 |
11,000 |
19,900 |
18,000 |
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| Program Total Fees¹ (AED) | 46,000 |
31,300 |
19,900 |
22,500 |
- Includes additional fees for admission etc, approximate value only
- Program description says both 9 semesters and 3 years which implies there are 3 semesters per year.
18 September 2008
- Preston University Ajman Campus operates as a branch of Preston University in the USA.
- Preston moved from old campus near Lulu Center to new site on University Road, off Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road, near Safeer Mall in Al Naemiyah / Nuaimiyah area.
Preston University Ajman programs and courses
Undergraduate degrees and courses
- Business Administration - Bachelor's degree
- Fashion Design - Diploma and Bachelor degree
- General Education - introductory program
- IELTS - English
- Information Technology - Bachelor degree
- Islamic Studies - Bachelor degree
- Islamic Banking and Finance
Postgraduate degrees
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Master of Arts (MA) in Islamic Studies
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) (MSc in IT?)
- Executive MBA
- Executive MSIT
Last update 12 October 2009
General Comments - might not apply to Preston University Ajman
- Fees, facilities, education quality varies widely. Allow extra fees for visa, transport, accommodation.
- Salaries, accommodation, other benefits for lecturers vary substantially. Check contracts carefully for medical, housing, flight allowances, etc.
Related pages
- Teaching in Ajman and the UAE (mostly about schools but good for lecturers too)
| Universities | Abu Dhabi universities | Ajman universities | Dubai universities | Ras Al Khaimah universities | Sharjah universities | UAE universities |
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| MBAs: | Abu Dhabi MBA | Dubai MBA | UAE MBA |
| Ajman education: | list of Ajman universities | list of Ajman colleges | list of Ajman schools | list of UAE schools | report an error |
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