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Archive of historical institutions

Institutions that have closed, merged, been renamed or are no longer operating, and providers that do not award higher-education degrees. Each record has been reviewed by UNIRANKS; these institutions are not part of the active university listings or current rankings.

  • 15Historical institutions
  • 1Countries and territories

Historical institutions

15 historical institutions

  1. 360 Institute of Management Not a degree-awarding institution · United Arab Emirates
  2. Al Jazeera University UAE Closed · United Arab Emirates
  3. College of Fashion & Design CFD Dubai Closed · United Arab Emirates
  4. College of Islamic & Arabic Studies Dubai Renamed · United Arab Emirates
  5. Dubai Medical College for Girls Merged (2025) · United Arab Emirates
  6. Dubai Pharmacy College Merged (2025) · United Arab Emirates
  7. Emirates Canadian University College Renamed (2019) · United Arab Emirates
  8. Global Business Studies (GBS Dubai) Not a degree-awarding institution · United Arab Emirates
  9. Horizon University College Closed (2026) · United Arab Emirates · formerly Skyline University College
  10. Ittihad University Closed · United Arab Emirates
  11. Mohammed V University Abu Dhabi Renamed · United Arab Emirates
  12. Preston University Ajman Closed · United Arab Emirates
  13. Regent Institute Middle East Not a degree-awarding institution · United Arab Emirates
  14. Saint Petersburg State Economic University Dubai Branch Closed · United Arab Emirates
  15. Saint Petersburg State University of Engineering & Economics ENGECON Dubai Closed · United Arab Emirates

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