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.
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
16
Public universities
The public institutions in United Arab Emirates
16universities
72
Private universities
The private institutions in United Arab Emirates
72universities
13
Best universities
Ranked by overall average
13universities
52
The cheapest
Universities with the lowest fees
52universities
88
University fees
Tuition fee analysis
88universities
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Programs
Fields offered in United Arab Emirates
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List of universities in United Arab Emirates in 2026
88 universities listedLondon Business School Dubai Campus
Private4 4 programs· London Business School's Dubai campus, delivering its world-renowned Executive MBA in the heart of the DIFC.
Luiss University Dubai
Private5 5 programs· Luiss's Dubai campus, offering masters in fashion, luxury, sport and management with a Made in Italy focus.
Manipal Academy of Higher Education Dubai
Private15 15 programs· The Dubai campus of India's Manipal group (2000), covering engineering, business, media, design and health sciences.
Neohorizon School of Business
Private4 4 programs· A Dubai business school born of a UAE-China partnership, focused on MBAs, EMBAs and doctorates in business administration.
Peking University HSBC Business School Dubai
Private5 5 programs· PHBS Dubai (Peking University) delivers MBAs, EMBAs and executive education for leaders across the Gulf.
Abu Dhabi Polytechnic
Public9 9 programs· Abu Dhabi's public polytechnic: aviation, petroleum and cybersecurity technologies.
SAE University College Dubai
Private5 5 programs· The Dubai campus of the SAE network, offering Australian-accredited creative degrees in audio, film, animation, design and games.
SKEMA Business School Dubai
Private5 5 programs· SKEMA's Dubai campus, part of a global French business school: Global BBA, Master in Management and MSc programmes.
SP Jain School of Global Management Dubai
Private7 7 programs· A multi-campus global management school (Dubai, Singapore, Sydney) offering a BBA, Global MBA and a Master in AI in Business.
Ain Al Khaleej University of Health Sciences
Private5 5 programs· A private health-sciences university in Abu Dhabi: medicine, pharmacy and the allied health professions.
Al Qasimia University
Private8 8 programs· A Sharjah university founded by the Ruler of the emirate: Islamic studies, Arabic, law and education.
Al Wasl University
Private5 5 programs· A Dubai institution founded in 1986, dedicated to Islamic studies, the Arabic language and information sciences.
American University of Beirut – Dubai
Private6 6 programs· AUB's academic and executive hub in Dubai (DIFC), opened in 2026 for professionals across the region.
American University of Sharjah
#380Private20 20 programs· A non-profit American university founded in 1997, ranked among the best in the UAE by QS.
American University in Dubai
#620Private15 15 programs· An American-style Dubai university accredited in the United States (SACSCOC), in the heart of the city's creative district.
American University of Ras Al Khaimah
#608Private12 12 programs· An American-style university founded in 2009 in Ras Al Khaimah, covering engineering, business, computing and the humanities.
American University in the Emirates
Private20 20 programs· A multicultural Dubai university founded in 2012, spanning business, law, media, design, computing and aviation.
Amity University Dubai
Private14 14 programs· A major private Indian university in Dubai: 47 bachelor's and 78 master's programmes from engineering to architecture and business.
British University in Dubai
Private9 9 programs· A research-led, mainly postgraduate university founded in 2004 with the backing of leading UK universities.
Canadian University Dubai
#616Private13 13 programs· A private Canadian-style university in central Dubai, ranked first in Dubai by the QS Arab Region Rankings.
Abu Dhabi University
#325Private21 21 programs· A large multi-campus private university (Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai): business, engineering, law and health.
Ajman University
#387Private22 22 programs· A pioneering university founded in 1988: medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, engineering, business and law.
Al Ain University
#480Private19 19 programs· A private university ranked in the world's top 500 (QS), on two campuses: Al Ain and Abu Dhabi.
University of Al Dhaid
Public8 8 programs· A new public university (2024) in Sharjah's central region: veterinary medicine, agriculture and the humanities.