United Arab Emirates — university guide

The 88 universities in United Arab Emirates in 2026

An informative guide to the 88 higher education institutions in United Arab Emirates: international rankings, tuition fees, programs and practical information for your orientation.

United Arab Emirates

88

Universities

16

Public

72

Private

#293

Best ranking

University of Sharjah

20,160 AED

Min bachelor fee

62

Programs

Bachelor fee range in United Arab Emirates

Based on the 52 universities in United Arab Emirates that published their fees.

Min20,160 AEDMax160,000 AED

Universities in United Arab Emirates: public, private, rankings, fees and programs

Public universities

The public institutions in United Arab Emirates

Private universities

The private institutions in United Arab Emirates

Best universities

Ranked by overall average

The cheapest

Universities with the lowest fees

University fees

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List of universities in United Arab Emirates in 2026

88 universities listed

Sharjah Education Academy

Private2 2 programs· A Sharjah institution devoted to teacher training and education sciences, offering programmes up to doctoral level.

Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy – Les Roches

Private3 3 programs· A partnership between Les Roches and Abu Dhabi's tourism authority, training leaders in luxury and hospitality management.

Sharjah Maritime Academy

Private4 4 programs· A UAE academy specialising in maritime careers: transport, marine engineering, logistics and supply chain management.

Rabdan Academy

Public5 5 programs· A public Abu Dhabi institution dedicated to safety, security, defence, emergency preparedness and resilience.

BITS Pilani Dubai Campus

Private11 11 programs· The first international campus of India's BITS Pilani (2000), offering engineering, computing and MBA programmes in Dubai.

Khalifa Bin Zayed Air College

Public2 2 programs· The UAE's military aviation academy: training fighter pilots, helicopter crews, UAV operators and air defence.

Imam Malik College for Sharia and Law

Private4 4 programs· A Dubai college devoted to Sharia and law, training jurists and specialists in Islamic law for the UAE.

Emirates College for Advanced Education

Public2 2 programs· A public teacher-training institute in Abu Dhabi: education degrees from bachelor's to doctorate level.

Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences – Dubai

Private5 5 programs· The UAE arm of Saudi Arabia's Fakeeh Group: medical and clinical education to international standards.

Fatimah College of Health Sciences

Public6 6 programs· A public health-sciences institution named in honour of Sheikha Fatima, the "Mother of the UAE".

Batterjee Medical College Dubai

Private2 2 programs· Dubai branch of Saudi Arabia's first private medical college, focused on health sciences and allied health professions.

University of Strathclyde Business School – UAE

Private5 5 programs· The UAE centre of Strathclyde Business School, delivering its executive MBA in the Emirates since 1995.

Abu Dhabi School of Management

Public6 6 programs· Abu Dhabi's public business school, dedicated to entrepreneurship, innovation and leadership.

EM Normandie in the UAE

Private5 5 programs· The only French business school licensed by the UAE Ministry of Education, offering a bachelor and master's degrees in Dubai.

ESCP Business School Dubai Campus

Private5 5 programs· Dubai campus of the world's oldest business school (1819): Master in Management, MSc programmes and executive education.

ESMOD French Fashion Institute Dubai

Private2 2 programs· The only specialised French fashion school in the Middle East, based in Dubai since 2006: fashion design and fashion business.

Higher Colleges of Technology

Public14 14 programs· The UAE's largest applied higher education system, with sixteen campuses across the country.

Hult International Business School Dubai

Private6 6 programs· A triple-accredited American business school in Dubai: BBA, one-year MBA and rotation across global campuses.

Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad Dubai

Private5 5 programs· The first international campus of India's prestigious IIM Ahmedabad, offering a One Year MBA and executive education in Dubai.

INSEAD Abu Dhabi

Private4 4 programs· INSEAD's Middle East campus in Abu Dhabi: a global business school serving senior leaders across the region.

Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation

Private4 4 programs· A Dubai design school created with MIT and Parsons, located in the Dubai Design District creative quarter.

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi – Abu Dhabi

Public9 9 programs· The first international campus of IIT Delhi, opened in 2024 in Abu Dhabi: BTech, master's and PhD programmes.

International American University – Ras Al Khaimah

Private4 4 programs· The UAE campus of an American university offering a BBA, IT degrees, MBAs and doctorates in business administration.

Istituto Marangoni Dubai

Private2 2 programs· The Dubai campus of the famed Italian fashion and design school, training creatives and fashion business professionals.