College of Food and Agriculture

Why Choose the College of Food and Agriculture

Ranked among the best 400 universities in the world and internationally accredited by WASC. Our programs are accredited by the Agricultural Institute of Canada (AIC); the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), USA; and the Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, USA (ACEND).

Specialized programs

CFA is the only college in the UAE teaching the agricultural sciences, veterinary medicine and nutrition and health.

State-of-the-art laboratories

More than 30 highly equipped cutting-edge laboratories for a variety of disciplines and subjects.

You will learn from the best

Our elite team of professors and researchers have graduated from highly reputable universities all over the world with a vast experience of modern teaching and research methodologies.

Vibrant Living Environment

Our goal is not only to give students an excellent degree qualification but also to ensure that you have fun along the way. Our students come from more than 60 countries, so you will interact with and learn from people of diverse cultural backgrounds.The university offers a wealth of extra-curricular activities and life-enhancing experiences with more than 50 Clubs and Societies.

Community outreach

Engage in community outreach programs through on campus festivals and our well-established agricultural experiment stations.

Study abroad

Students will have the opportunity for an expanded learning experience via exposure to international education and overseas research facilities.

Graduation project

Students will work closely with an academic advisor to design and carry out a research study, present the results and produce a report.

Internships and externships

Internships and externships give students valuable exposure to practical and professional experiences while earning university credits. These placements are offered early in the degree program to serve as stepping-stones to the job market. The confidence and experience gained substantially increases employability.

Latest News

16 Oct 2018

UAEU PhD dissertation sets up first database of local essential oil-bearing plants

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06 May 2018

Camels and dates to act as food security resource for the United Arab Emirates

18 Apr 2018

UAEU organizes 'Zayed Life: Agriculture and Environment'

13 Mar 2018

UAEU foresights the future of UAE Food and Agriculture

07 Mar 2018

UAEU participates in the 37th UAE Plantation Week

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Spotlight

Faculty

Dr. Ayesha Al DhaheriDepartment of Nutrition and Health Sciences

Dr. Ayesha Al Dhaheri

Vice Dean & Associate Professor, Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences

Taking Lead in Emirate’s Nutrition

Dr. Ayesha Salem Obaid Al Dhaheri, currently holds the position of Vice Dean in the College of Food and Agriculture at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU). Dr. Al Dhaheri earned a Ph.D. in Clinical Nutrition from Oxford Brookes University, England, in 2007 after gaining an M.Sc. in the Environmental Sciences: Clinical Nutrition from UAEU in 2002.

Dr. Al Dhaheri joined the United Arab Emirates University in 2008 as a research assistant. She became an associate professor in the Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences in 2015. She also serves as Assistant Dean for Professional Development; President of the Emirates Clinical Nutrition Society and as a coordinator for MEFOODS and GULFOODS – FAO in Rome.

Dr. Al Dhaheri’s research promotes greater awareness of the prevention and treatment of nutrition related diseases. This is the goal of her current Emirates Foundation-sponsored projects where she is the principal investigator. Recently her research team compiled the first authoritative guide to the nutritional composition of traditional Emirati food and the impact such food has on blood sugar levels.

Another research project is ‘Setting up and Running School Gardens.’ This is conducted in cooperation with the FAO; the General Women’s Union and the Abu Dhabi Food Control Agency. Dr. Al Dhaheri edited and published an Arabic version of the teaching toolkit and manual for this project.

Additionally, she has an ongoing project that focuses on the relationship between body mass index (BMI), body circumference and skinfold thickness in terms of impaired fasting glucose (IFG) and blood pressure (BP). This is being conducted with female UAEU students.

She has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in cooperation with other national and international scientists, and regularly participates in international conferences and interdisciplinary research projects in nutritional and clinical sciences.

Also, she has organized a series of events. These include the International Growth and Development Conference (‘Healthy Ageing: Pediatric to Geriatric’), the first conference of its kind in the region.

One of her many notable achievements has been when the University College London’s (UCL) Division of Medicine – Institute for Liver and Digestive Health, selected Dr. Al Dhaheri to be an Honorary Fellow from the 1^st October, 2017 to 30th September, 2020.

Outside of work, Dr. Al Dhaheri enjoys spending quality time with her family and loves to engage herself in activities such as natural soap making, cooking and crochet sewing.

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Student Testimonials

"Being a CFA student allows you to enjoy a meaningful educational journey. The CFA combines study and practical application of that knowledge. You will never be bored and have the opportunity to expand your horizons.”

Muna Rehman Juma

Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Science

"I am very grateful to the College of Food and Agriculture for giving me the chance to be involved with sustainable agriculture: where we can produce food without cost to the planet. The education and the experience I gain helps to make me a more productive citizen.”

Amer Al Sawafi

Bachelor of Science in Horticulture

"The College of Food and Agriculture gave me the chance to get involved in many practical activities. The college ensures that students have the chance to excel in areas such as leadership and working with others. Moreover, there are excellent teachers who deliver a top-class education both in and outside of the classroom.”