Tuition / year
AED 35,000 – AED 75,000/yr
Students
8,500
International
70%
QS World
Top 440
About Ajman University
Established in 1988 as the UAE's first private university, Ajman University offers affordable dentistry, pharmacy, engineering, business and media programs and has one of the world's highest international-student ratios.
- ✓Ranked #12 in the QS Arab Region
- ✓Private university
- ✓Strong in Dentistry & Pharmacy
Accreditation: CAA accredited; ABET & other international program accreditations
Programs & Tuition Fees
Indicative annual tuition. Confirm current fees with the university.
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Dental Surgery | Bachelor | 5 yrs | AED 75,000 |
| Bachelor of Pharmacy | Bachelor | 5 yrs | AED 60,000 |
| BSc Civil Engineering | Bachelor | 4 yrs | AED 50,000 |
| BA Mass Communication | Bachelor | 4 yrs | AED 42,000 |
Scholarships
Merit Scholarship
10–50% tuitionEligibility: Awarded for strong academic results, renewable on GPA
Need-based & sibling discounts
Partial tuitionEligibility: Based on financial need or family enrollment
Reputation by Nationality
How well-regarded this university's degrees are within major UAE communities (editorial estimate, 0–100).
Admission Requirements
- •UAE secondary school certificate or equivalent
- •English proficiency (IELTS / TOEFL / EmSAT)
- •Program-specific prerequisites
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