The establishment of Ajman University College of Science and Technology (AUCST) came as a response to the importance His Highness Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al-Nahayan, the President of the United Arab Emirates, attaches to Higher Education and particularly to Science and Technology. In fact it can be regarded as an embodiment of His Highness directives to expand this type of education in order to graduate qualified people capable of meeting the needs of the country’s ambitious development plans.

Being aware of this policy, and in order to assist the country’s development, His Highness Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al-Nuaimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Ajman issued on the 3rd of Dhil Al Qi’dah 1408 A.H. corresponding to 17-6-1988 the Emiri Decree establishing AUCST. His Highness is the patron of this University College, which assumes its share of responsibility in social development.

The mission of Islamic Studies Department of Preston University Ajman is to offer students an Islamically interactive and creative academic environment and provide them with sound educational and research opportunities of the highest quality based on the Qur’aan and Sunnah at an affordable cost to help them succeed and prosper in both this world and the next.

The main objective of the Department of Islamic Studies is to offer students the opportunity for personal spiritual growth and development and Islamic knowledge enhancement for the development of well-rounded Muslim personalities capable of contributing positively to their own communities as well as the Muslim Ummah and the world community. It is essentially geared towards enabling Muslims to fulfill the prophetic command: “Seeking knowledge is compulsory for every Muslim”, and achieve the prophetic promise: “Allah will make the path to paradise easy for whoever sets out on a path seeking knowledge.”

The college offers M.B.B.S and Bachelor of Physiotherapy programs. The main aim is to impart high quality medical education. This is the only medical school in the region, which offers admissions to both boys and girls of all nationalities. The college has infrastructure and facilities, which is on par with some of the established medical schools in the world.
Apart from the academic programs, Gulf Medical College Ajman is in the forefront of Continuing Medical Education and Continuing Professional Development Programs. The college has organizing International and Regional conferences and Symposia. The college also publishes a quarterly Health magazine - GMC Health Journal, as part of its commitment to informative medical journalism.

Preston University-Ajman operates as Branch Campus of Preston University, USA, and provides an opportunity for students to earn an American degree while studying and completing the program entirely in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The University was created to meet the increasing demand for higher education in the UAE. We proudly continue to impart knowledge and critical-thinking skills to a diverse group of both traditional as well as adult learners through our dynamic education programs. To this end, we have retained an excellent group of skilled educators who are truly well-versed and experienced in their respective disciplines.

The establishment of Ajman University College of Science and Technology (AUCST) came as a response to the importance His Highness Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al-Nahayan, the President of the United Arab Emirates, attaches to Higher Education and particularly to Science and Technology. In fact it can be regarded as an embodiment of His Highness directives to expand this type of education in order to graduate qualified people capable of meeting the needs of the country’s ambitious development plans.