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1. BITS Pilani

Dubai , UAE (Established : 1964) (Category : Private University)
4.9

2. Amity University(Dubai Campus)

Dubai , UAE (Established : 2011) (Category : Private University)
4.8

3. Westford University College

Dubai , UAE (Established : 1878) (Category : Private University)
4.7

4. Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Dubai , UAE (Established : 2000) (Category : Private University)
4.6

5. University of Wollongong

Dubai , UAE (Established : 1993) (Category : Private University)
4.6

6. Middlesex University Dubai

Dubai , UAE (Established : 2005) (Category : Private University)
4.5

7. IMT Dubai

Dubai , UAE (Established : 2006) (Category : Private University)
4.5

8. Abu Dhabi University - ADU

Abu Dhabi , UAE (Established : 2003) (Category : Private University)
4.5

9. Murdoch University Dubai

Dubai , UAE (Established : 2008) (Category : Private University)
4.5

10. French Fashion Institute ESMOD Dubai

Dubai , UAE (Established : 1841) (Category : Private University)
4.5

11. City University of London's (Dubai Campus)

Dubai , UAE (Established : 2007) (Category : Private University)
4.5

12. Paris-Pantheon-Assas University (Dubai Campus)

Dubai , UAE (Established : 2020) (Category : Private University)
4.5

13. ESCP Business School (Dubai Campus)

Dubai , UAE (Established : 1819) (Category : Private University)
4.5

14. University of Bradford (Dubai Campus)

Dubai , UAE (Established : 1998) (Category : Private University)
4.5

15. Al Wasl University

Dubai , UAE (Established : 1986) (Category : Private University)
4.5

16. American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK)

Ras Al Khaimah , UAE (Established : 2009) (Category : Private University)
4.5

17. Sharjah Maritime Academy (SMA)

Sharjah , UAE (Established : 2000) (Category : Private University)
4.5

18. EM Normandie Business School

Dubai , UAE (Established : 1871) (Category : Private University)
4.5

19. joint command and staff college - abu dhabi

Abu Dhabi , UAE (Established : 1992) (Category : Private University)
4.5

20. Khalifa Bin Zayed Air College

Al Ain , UAE (Established : 1982) (Category : Government University)
4.5


Top 50 Universities in UAE

University Name

Year of Establishment

Offered Course Programs

Average Fees (AED)

Public/Private

United Arab Emirates University

1976

Engineering, Medicine, Business, Computer Science, Law

40,000 - 50,000

Public

Khalifa University

2007

Engineering, Science, Medicine, Business, Computing

50,000 - 60,000

Public

American University of Sharjah

1997

Engineering, Architecture, Business, Arts, Sciences

60,000 - 70,000

Private

Zayed University

1998

Humanities, Social Sciences, Business, Education

40,000 - 50,000

Public

University of Sharjah

1997

Medicine, Engineering, Business, Sciences, Dentistry

50,000 - 60,000

Private

American University in Dubai

1995

Architecture, Engineering, Business, Communication

70,000 - 80,000

Private

University of Dubai

1997

Business, Information Technology, Engineering

40,000 - 50,000

Private

Sharjah University

1997

Engineering, Sciences, Medicine, Business, Law

50,000 - 60,000

Public

Ajman University

1988

Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Engineering, Business

30,000 - 40,000

Private

Abu Dhabi University

2003

Business, Engineering, Health Sciences, Arts, Sciences

50,000 - 60,000

Private

Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University

2002

eLearning, Quality Management, Innovation, Health

30,000 - 40,000

Private

Al Ain University of Science and Technology

2005

Engineering, Business, Law, Computer Science, Education

35,000 - 45,000

Private

Gulf Medical University

1998

Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Healthcare Management

50,000 - 60,000

Private

Middlesex University Dubai

2005

Business, Media, Law, Psychology, Computer Science

45,000 - 55,000

Private

University of Jazeera

2008

Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Engineering, Business

30,000 - 40,000

Private

Manipal Academy Dubai

2000

Engineering, Business, Media, Design, Life Sciences

40,000 - 50,000

Private

RAK Medical and Health Sciences University

2006

Medicine, Dental Surgery, Pharmacy, Nursing

40,000 - 50,000

Private

Ajman University of Science and Technology

1988

Engineering, Business, Law, Pharmacy, Dentistry

35,000 - 45,000

Private

Al Ghurair University

1999

Engineering, Business, Computing, Design, Education

30,000 - 40,000

Private

University of Wollongong in Dubai

1993

Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Media

50,000 - 60,000

Private

Skyline University College

1990

Business, Information Technology, Tourism, Education

20,000 - 30,000

Private

Canadian University Dubai

2006

Engineering, Business, Architecture, Arts, Sciences

40,000 - 50,000

Private

Dubai Medical College

1986

Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Dental Hygiene

40,000 - 50,000

Private

Amity University Dubai

2011

Business, Engineering, Psychology, Journalism, Design

30,000 - 40,000

Private

BITS Pilani Dubai

2000

Engineering, Sciences, Management, Humanities

40,000 - 50,000

Private

University of Fujairah

2006

Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Nursing, Business

35,000 - 45,000

Private

Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi

2006

Humanities, Social Sciences, Law, Economics, Arts

50,000 - 60,000

Private

Al Falah University

2014

Engineering, Business, Law, Media, Sciences

25,000 - 35,000

Private

University of Modern Sciences

2010

Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Education

30,000 - 40,000

Private

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani - Dubai Campus

2008

Engineering, Sciences, Management, Humanities

45,000 - 55,000

Private

Westford University College

2009

Business, Management, Leadership, Marketing, Finance

20,000 - 30,000

Private

Abu Dhabi School of Management

2018

Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, HR

25,000 - 35,000

Private

Dubai Pharmacy College

1992

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Healthcare

30,000 - 40,000

Private

Al Dar University College

1994

Business, Information Technology, Education

20,000 - 30,000

Private

University of Jazeera - Fujairah Branch

2018

Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Engineering, Business

30,000 - 40,000

Private

Jumeira University

2012

Medicine, Dentistry, Engineering, Health Sciences

40,000 - 50,000

Private

Dubai University College

2002

Business, Information Technology, Design, Education

25,000 - 35,000

Private

British University in Dubai

2004

Business, Engineering, Education, Design, Computer Science

50,000 - 60,000

Private

University of Strathclyde Business School, UAE

1995

Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, HR

40,000 - 50,000

Private

Rochester Institute of Technology Dubai

2008

Engineering, Computing, Business, Design, Sciences

50,000 - 60,000

Private

University of Jazeera - Ras Al Khaimah Branch

2019

Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Engineering, Business

30,000 - 40,000

Private

University of Dubai - College of Law

2018

Law

35,000 - 45,000

Private

Al Falah University College of Medicine

2017

Medicine

35,000 - 45,000

Private

Abu Dhabi University - College of Medicine and Health Sciences

2011

Medicine, Health Sciences

50,000 - 60,000

Private

Al Falah University College of Pharmacy

2017

Pharmacy

30,000 - 40,000

Private

New York University Abu Dhabi

2010

Arts, Social Sciences, Engineering, Science, Business

60,000 - 70,000

Private

Ras Al Khaimah Medical and Health Sciences University

2006

Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing

35,000 - 45,000

Private

Ras Al Khaimah American University

2009

Business, Engineering, Communication, Sciences

30,000 - 40,000

Private

Khalifa University - College of Medicine and Health Sciences

2018

Medicine, Health Sciences

50,000 - 60,000

Public


Top 10 Universities in UAE for Business, Management and Economics

University Year of Establishment QS Ranking Bachelor's Programs Master's Programs Average Fees (USD) Public/Private
American University of Dubai 1995 651-700 Business Administration, Marketing, Economics Executive MBA, International Business Administration, Finance $16,000 - $20,000 Private
American University of Sharjah 1997 401-450 Business Administration, Finance, Economics Master of Business Administration, Finance, International Relations $22,000 - $28,000 Private
University of Dubai 1997 801-1000 Business Administration, Marketing, Economics Finance, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Project Management $10,000 - $14,000 Private
Zayed University 1998 601-650 Business Administration, Finance, Economics Global Leadership and Management, Finance, Islamic Banking $10,000 - $15,000 Public
Abu Dhabi University 2003 801-1000 Accounting, Economics, Business Administration Educational Leadership, Engineering Management, Health Sciences $12,000 - $18,000 Private
Khalifa University 2007 301-350 Industrial and Systems Engineering, Economics, Finance Engineering Management, Petroleum Economics, Data Science $8,000 - $12,000 Public
United Arab Emirates University 1976 301-350 Economics, Business Administration, Accounting Accounting, Economics, Finance $6,000 - $10,000 Public
University of Sharjah 1997 601-650 Business Administration, Economics, Finance Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management $12,000 - $16,000 Private
Ajman University 1988 801-1000 Business Administration, Finance, Economics Quality Management, Marketing, Islamic Banking $6,000 - $9,000 Private
University of Wollongong in Dubai 1993 801-1000 Business Administration, Finance, Economics International Studies, Quality Management, Finance $12,000 - $16,000 Private


Top 10 Universities in UAE for Engineering, Science and Technology

University Year of Establishment QS Ranking Bachelor's Programs Master's Programs Average Fees (USD) Public/Private
Khalifa University 2007 301-350 Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biology Aerospace Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Health Sciences $8,000 - $12,000 Public
American University of Sharjah 1997 401-450 Computer Engineering, Civil Engineering, Biology Environmental Sciences, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering $22,000 - $28,000 Private
United Arab Emirates University 1976 301-350 Engineering, Computer Science, Chemistry Biomedical Sciences, Engineering Management, Computer Engineering $6,000 - $10,000 Public
Zayed University 1998 601-650 Information Technology, Computer Science, Biology Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science $10,000 - $15,000 Public
American University in Dubai 1995 651-700 Architecture, Interior Design, Computer Science Construction Engineering Management, Visual Communication $16,000 - $20,000 Private
Khalifa University - Masdar City Campus 2007 - Sustainable Energy, Water and Environmental Engineering Engineering Systems and Management, Computing and Information Science $8,000 - $12,000 Public
University of Sharjah 1997 601-650 Pharmacy, Dentistry, Fine Arts Applied Linguistics, Environmental Health Sciences, Physics $12,000 - $16,000 Private
Abu Dhabi University 2003 801-1000 Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biology Engineering Management, Information Technology, Renewable Energy $12,000 - $18,000 Private
Ajman University 1988 801-1000 Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Biology Quality Management, Environmental Sciences, Information Technology $6,000 - $9,000 Private
University of Wollongong in Dubai 1993 801-1000 Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics Quality Management, Engineering Management, Data Science $12,000 - $16,000 Private


Top 10 Universities in UAE for Health Science, Medicine and Nursing

University Year of Establishment QS Ranking Bachelor's Programs Master's Programs Average Fees (USD) Public/Private
Gulf Medical University 1998 - Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy Public Health, Healthcare Management, Clinical Research $12,000 - $16,000 Private
United Arab Emirates University 1976 301-350 Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy Public Health, Clinical Research, Healthcare Management $6,000 - $10,000 Public
Ras Al Khaimah Medical and Health Sciences University 2006 801-1000 Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing Public Health, Clinical Pharmacy, Health Services Management $10,000 - $15,000 Private
University of Sharjah 1997 601-650 Pharmacy, Dentistry, Medical Laboratory Sciences Public Health, Clinical Pharmacy, Health Services Administration $12,000 - $16,000 Private
Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences 2014 N/A Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy Healthcare Management, Public Health, Clinical Research $16,000 - $20,000 Private
Dubai Medical College 1986 N/A Medicine N/A N/A Private
Khalifa University 2007 301-350 Health Sciences, Medicine, Medical Laboratory Sciences Healthcare Quality and Safety, Molecular Medicine, Biomedical Engineering $8,000 - $12,000 Public
Gulf University for Science and Technology 1991 N/A Nursing, Pharmacy, Radiology Clinical Pharmacy, Public Health, Medical Imaging Sciences $6,000 - $9,000 Private
Ajman University 1988 801-1000 Nursing, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy Healthcare Management, Clinical Pharmacy, Physiotherapy $6,000 - $9,000 Private
University of Fujairah 2006 N/A Nursing, Pharmacy, Medical Laboratory Sciences Public Health, Clinical Pharmacy, Biomedical Sciences $6,000 - $9,000 Private


Top 10 Universities in UAE for Art and Humanities

University Year of Establishment QS Ranking Bachelor's Programs Master's Programs Average Fees (USD) Public/Private
American University of Sharjah 1997 401-450 Visual Communication, Graphic Design, English Literature International Relations, Museum and Heritage Studies, Islamic Studies $22,000 - $28,000 Private
Zayed University 1998 601-650 Communication and Media Sciences, Visual Art and Design Islamic Art and Architecture, Strategic Communication, Public Relations $10,000 - $15,000 Public
American University in Dubai 1995 651-700 Interior Design, Architecture, Visual Communication Construction Engineering Management, Museum Studies, Fine Arts $16,000 - $20,000 Private
University of Sharjah 1997 601-650 Fine Arts, Islamic Studies, Arabic Language Applied Linguistics, Environmental Health Sciences, Art and Design $12,000 - $16,000 Private
University of Dubai 1997 801-1000 Business Administration, Information Technology, Marketing Finance, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Project Management $10,000 - $14,000 Private
Khalifa University 2007 301-350 Humanities and Social Sciences, International Studies Museum Studies, Applied Ethics, Cultural Heritage Management $8,000 - $12,000 Public
Ajman University 1988 801-1000 Mass Communication, English Language and Literature, Fine Arts Media Production, English Language Teaching, Cultural Studies $6,000 - $9,000 Private
University of Wollongong in Dubai 1993 801-1000 Visual Communication Design, Media and Communication International Studies, Journalism and Digital Media, English Language $12,000 - $16,000 Private
University of Fujairah 2006 N/A English Language and Literature, Fine Arts, Arabic Language Applied Linguistics, Translation and Interpreting, Cultural Studies $6,000 - $9,000 Private
University of Abu Dhabi 2003 N/A Philosophy, History, Visual Arts Public Policy, Museum Studies, Comparative Literature N/A Public


Top 10 Universities in UAE for Media and Mass Communication

University Year of Establishment QS Ranking Bachelor's Programs Master's Programs Average Fees (USD) Public/Private
American University of Sharjah 1997 401-450 Mass Communication, Journalism, Digital Production Strategic Communication, Media and Cultural Studies, Integrated Marketing Communication $22,000 - $28,000 Private
Zayed University 1998 601-650 Communication and Media Sciences Strategic Communication, Integrated Marketing Communication, Digital Media and Innovation $10,000 - $15,000 Public
American University in Dubai 1995 651-700 Communication and Information Studies Film and Visual Arts, Digital Production, Strategic Communication $16,000 - $20,000 Private
University of Sharjah 1997 601-650 Mass Communication, Communication and Multimedia Design Integrated Marketing Communication, Multimedia Journalism, Advertising $12,000 - $16,000 Private
University of Wollongong in Dubai 1993 801-1000 Media and Communication, Journalism and Digital Media International Studies, Strategic Communication, Digital and Social Media $12,000 - $16,000 Private
Middlesex University Dubai 2005 801-1000 Media, Journalism, Public Relations Media Management, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing $14,000 - $18,000 Private
Ajman University 1988 801-1000 Mass Communication, Digital Production, Journalism Strategic Communication, Media Production, Integrated Marketing Communication $6,000 - $9,000 Private
University of Dubai 1997 801-1000 Information Technology, Marketing, Communication N/A $10,000 - $14,000 Private
American University of Ras Al Khaimah 2009 N/A Mass Communication N/A N/A Private
Abu Dhabi University 2003 801-1000 Journalism and Media, Graphic Design, Public Relations N/A $12,000 - $18,000 Private


Top 10 Universities in UAE for Hospitality, Tourisms and Events

University Year of Establishment QS Ranking Bachelor's Programs Master's Programs Average Fees (USD) Public/Private
Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management 2001 N/A International Hospitality Management, Events Management N/A N/A Private
American University of Dubai 1995 651-700 Hospitality Management, Tourism and Event Management N/A $16,000 - $20,000 Private
Zayed University 1998 601-650 Tourism and Cultural Heritage, Event Management N/A $10,000 - $15,000 Public
Middlesex University Dubai 2005 801-1000 International Tourism Management, Events Management International Tourism Management, Events Management $14,000 - $18,000 Private
MODUL University Dubai 2016 N/A International Management, Tourism and Hospitality Management N/A N/A Private
University of Dubai 1997 801-1000 Business Administration with specialization in Hospitality Management N/A $10,000 - $14,000 Private
University of Wollongong in Dubai 1993 801-1000 Tourism and Events Management International Tourism and Hospitality Management, Events Management $12,000 - $16,000 Private
Heriot-Watt University Dubai 2005 801-1000 International Business Management with Tourism and Hospitality N/A $18,000 - $22,000 Private
Ajman University 1988 801-1000 Hotel and Tourism Management, Event Management N/A $6,000 - $9,000 Private
University of Fujairah 2006 N/A Tourism and Hotel Management, Event Management N/A $6,000 - $9,000 Private


Top 10 Universities in UAE for Art and Design

University Year of Establishment QS Ranking Bachelor's Programs Master's Programs Average Fees (USD) Public/Private
American University of Sharjah 1997 401-450 Visual Communication, Graphic Design, Interior Design Urban Planning, Museum and Heritage Studies, Design Management $22,000 - $28,000 Private
Zayed University 1998 601-650 Visual Art and Design, Multimedia Design, Animation N/A $10,000 - $15,000 Public
American University in Dubai 1995 651-700 Interior Design, Architecture, Visual Communication N/A $16,000 - $20,000 Private
University of Sharjah 1997 601-650 Fine Arts, Design Management, Interior Design N/A $12,000 - $16,000 Private
University of Dubai 1997 801-1000 Interior Design, Graphic Design, Fashion Design N/A $10,000 - $14,000 Private
Khalifa University 2007 301-350 Arts and Sciences Program with specialization in Art and Design N/A $8,000 - $12,000 Public
Ajman University 1988 801-1000 Mass Communication, Graphic Design, Fine Arts N/A $6,000 - $9,000 Private
University of Wollongong in Dubai 1993 801-1000 Visual Communication Design, Media and Communication N/A $12,000 - $16,000 Private
University of Fujairah 2006 N/A Fine Arts, Interior Design, Graphic Design N/A $6,000 - $9,000 Private
University of Abu Dhabi 2003 N/A Visual Arts, Graphic Design, Interior Design N/A N/A Public


Top 10 Universities in UAE for Building, Construction and Architecture

University Year of Establishment QS Ranking Bachelor's Programs Master's Programs Average Fees (USD) Public/Private
American University of Sharjah 1997 401-450 Architecture, Civil Engineering, Interior Design Urban Planning, Construction Engineering Management, Sustainable Design $22,000 - $28,000 Private
United Arab Emirates University 1976 301-350 Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Interior Design Sustainable Urban Planning, Construction Management, Heritage Conservation $8,000 - $12,000 Public
American University in Dubai 1995 651-700 Architecture, Interior Design, Civil Engineering N/A $16,000 - $20,000 Private
Khalifa University 2007 301-350 Architecture, Civil Engineering, Sustainable Critical Infrastructure Construction and Facilities Management, Sustainable Architecture $8,000 - $12,000 Public
University of Sharjah 1997 601-650 Architecture, Civil Engineering, Interior Design N/A $12,000 - $16,000 Private
Heriot-Watt University Dubai 2005 801-1000 Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering N/A $18,000 - $22,000 Private
University of Dubai 1997 801-1000 Civil Engineering, Interior Design, Architectural Engineering N/A $10,000 - $14,000 Private
Ajman University 1988 801-1000 Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Interior Design N/A $6,000 - $9,000 Private
Manipal Academy Dubai 2000 N/A Civil Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design Construction Project Management, Structural Engineering $10,000 - $15,000 Private
University of Wollongong in Dubai 1993 801-1000 Civil Engineering, Interior Architecture, Architectural Engineering N/A $12,000 - $16,000 Private


Top 10 Universities in UAE for Law and Legal Studies

University Year of Establishment QS Ranking Bachelor's Programs Master's Programs Average Fees (USD) Public/Private
United Arab Emirates University 1976 301-350 Law Private Law $8,000 - $12,000 Public
American University of Sharjah 1997 401-450 Bachelor of Law (LLB) N/A $22,000 - $28,000 Private
University of Sharjah 1997 601-650 Law N/A $12,000 - $16,000 Private
Zayed University 1998 601-650 Legal Studies N/A $10,000 - $15,000 Public
University of Dubai 1997 801-1000 Law N/A $10,000 - $14,000 Private
Ajman University 1988 801-1000 Law, Sharia and Law N/A $6,000 - $9,000 Private
Al Ain University 2004 N/A Law N/A $4,000 - $6,000 Private
University of Fujairah 2006 N/A Law N/A $6,000 - $9,000 Private
Middlesex University Dubai 2005 801-1000 LLB Law International Commercial Law, International Business Law $14,000 - $18,000 Private
University of Wollongong in Dubai 1993 801-1000 Bachelor of Commerce in Business Law, Bachelor of Laws (LLB) N/A $12,000 - $16,000 Private