Zayed University has welcomed on board 2,237 freshmen students to join the undergraduates' program, as it marked the beginning of a new semester in the 2018/2019 academic year.

With this, the total number reached 10596 students, a statement said, adding that the number of registered students is expected to increase as the number of new applicants is on the rise.

The total number of ZU students in both campuses is recorded as follows, 6,543 students in the Abu Dhabi campus 5,341 females and 1,202 male students, and 4,053 students in Dubai 4,011 females and 42 males.

Prof Reyadh Al-Mehaideb, vice-president of Zayed University, stressed that the university is always keen to provide a high-end learning experience for all its students, to qualify them to excel academically and to acquire suitable skills and experiences to benefit in their lives ahead.

“ZU has evolved into one of the premier institutions in the UAE and the region. It enjoys rigorous academics that have earned international accreditation or recognition,” Al-Mehaideb said.

“It has supportive learning environments with iconic campuses in the two major cities of the UAE, and student services that truly engages and supports students in their academic journey. Its seasoned faculty and outstanding students are continuously engaged in quality scholarly work that is getting recognized,” he added.

This year, Zayed University will offer 23 bachelor's degree academic programs in the fields of business, media, IT, international relations, humanities, environmental sciences, arts and design. – TradeArabia News Service