Ittihad University is an academic institution concerned with higher education and research in the various fields of social and scientific sciences. It has been founded by the directive of His Highness Sheikh Saqr Bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah and under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalid Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah.

The University has its distinguished philosophy in higher education, which is deeply rooted in the Islamic, and Arabian culture and which keeps up with the most modern policies embraced by most European and American Universities.

The University also bases its educational policies and programs upon directives of His Highness Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and His Brothers Rulers of Emirates and Members of the Supreme Council.

The University applies the Credit Hour System which is made to suit the requirements & values of our Arabian and Islamic environment and the needs of the work market in the UAE in particular and the Arabian region in general.

The University aims and seeks to inculcate in its students the skill of self-learning through the use of the varied information sources such as the library, the electronic library and the Internet.

The University provides students with personal computers for use at home all through their periods of study.

By virtue of this facility, students are able to have direct contact with their lecturers/professors and gain access to online information, exercises and answers, etc.

The University makes training a major component of the educational program since it is keen to foster in its students the skills and competencies demanded by the work market and development policies.

The University has established links with a number of the most famous Arabian, European and American universities.