Gulf Medical University

Established in 1998, Gulf Medical University (GMU), Ajman, UAE, has emerged as a premier institution in the Gulf region for medical and health professional education. GMU offers comprehensive undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Imaging, Anesthesia & Surgical Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Healthcare Management. In addition, the university provides specialized certificate programs for workforce development and lifelong learning.

A key differentiator of GMU is its integration with its network of Thumbay Hospitals, Clinics, and Pharmacies—enabling seamless learning, internship, and research experiences. Research and postgraduate education are driven through its specialized institutes: Thumbay Research Institute for Precision Medicine, Institute for AI in Healthcare, Institute for Population Health, and Institute of Health Workforce Development.

Backed by Thumbay Group—a diversified conglomerate across 20 sectors—GMU fosters academic excellence, innovation, and entrepreneurship, offering unmatched employability and global relevance to its graduates.