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University Fees in the UAE (2026)

How much does university cost in the UAE? Tuition varies widely — from heavily subsidised government universities and affordable branch campuses to premium international institutions. Most undergraduate programs fall between AED 27,000 and AED 120,000 per year, and a few universities are fully funded.

Below you'll find indicative 2026 tuition fees broken down by field of study, plus a full comparison table of every university in our directory. Figures are indicative annual undergraduate ranges — always confirm the latest fees with the university.

Tuition Fees by Field of Study

Indicative annual undergraduate tuition ranges across UAE universities.

MedicineAED 70,000 – AED 150,000DentistryAED 75,000 – AED 115,000PharmacyAED 50,000 – AED 70,000NursingAED 45,000 – AED 70,000EngineeringAED 32,000 – AED 210,000Computer ScienceAED 34,000 – AED 210,000BusinessAED 28,000 – AED 160,000LawAED 30,000 – AED 62,000ArchitectureAED 54,000 – AED 107,000AviationAED 62,000 – AED 83,000

Ranges reflect the lowest paid and highest tuition per year for each field in our directory. Some programs (e.g. at MBZUAI) are fully funded.

University Tuition Comparison (72 universities)

Sorted from most affordable to most premium.

UniversityTypeEmirateAnnual tuition
NYUADInternational BranchAbu DhabiUp to AED 210,000/yr
MBZUAIGovernmentAbu DhabiFully funded
Al Qasimia UniversityGovernmentSharjahAED 25,000 – AED 35,000/yr
City University AjmanPrivateAjmanAED 27,000 – AED 40,000/yr
Bolton RAKInternational BranchRas Al KhaimahAED 27,500 – AED 33,000/yr
HCTGovernmentAbu DhabiAED 30,000 – AED 73,500/yr
Bath Spa RAKInternational BranchRas Al KhaimahAED 30,000 – AED 40,000/yr
University of SharjahGovernmentSharjahAED 31,000 – AED 95,000/yr
UWL RAKInternational BranchRas Al KhaimahAED 32,000 – AED 34,000/yr
UAQUGovernmentUmm Al QuwainAED 32,250 – AED 45,000/yr
UKFGovernmentSharjahAED 33,000 – AED 44,000/yr
Abu Dhabi PolytechnicGovernmentAbu DhabiAED 35,000 – AED 42,000/yr
Synergy DubaiInternational BranchDubaiAED 35,000 – AED 45,000/yr
SZABIST DubaiInternational BranchDubaiAED 35,000 – AED 44,000/yr
Ajman UniversityPrivateAjmanAED 35,000 – AED 75,000/yr
Horizon (ex-Skyline)PrivateAjmanAED 36,000 – AED 59,000/yr
ECAEGovernmentAbu DhabiAED 38,000 – AED 50,000/yr
ACDPrivateDubaiAED 38,000 – AED 48,000/yr
AGUPrivateDubaiAED 38,000 – AED 48,000/yr
USTFPrivateFujairahAED 38,000 – AED 70,000/yr
AAUPrivateAbu DhabiAED 40,000 – AED 60,000/yr
ADSMPrivateAbu DhabiAED 40,000 – AED 60,000/yr
HBMSUGovernmentDubaiAED 40,000 – AED 50,000/yr
Jumeira UniversityPrivateDubaiAED 40,000 – AED 50,000/yr
SMAGovernmentSharjahAED 40,000 – AED 45,000/yr
Stirling RAKInternational BranchRas Al KhaimahAED 40,000 – AED 43,000/yr
BCU RAKInternational BranchRas Al KhaimahAED 40,000 – AED 48,000/yr
Amity DubaiInternational BranchDubaiAED 42,000 – AED 58,000/yr
Manipal DubaiInternational BranchDubaiAED 42,000 – AED 55,000/yr
FCHSGovernmentAbu DhabiAED 44,000 – AED 52,000/yr
IMT DubaiInternational BranchDubaiAED 44,000 – AED 58,000/yr
ADUPrivateAbu DhabiAED 45,000 – AED 85,000/yr
Rabdan AcademyGovernmentAbu DhabiAED 45,000 – AED 55,000/yr
AUEPrivateDubaiAED 45,000 – AED 60,000/yr
UKBGovernmentSharjahAED 45,000 – AED 60,000/yr
AASTMT SharjahInternational BranchSharjahAED 45,000 – AED 55,000/yr
AURAKGovernmentRas Al KhaimahAED 45,000 – AED 65,000/yr
BITS Pilani DubaiInternational BranchDubaiAED 48,000 – AED 60,000/yr
University of DubaiPrivateDubaiAED 48,000 – AED 60,000/yr
UAEUGovernmentAbu DhabiAED 50,000 – AED 80,000/yr
Murdoch DubaiInternational BranchDubaiAED 50,000 – AED 68,000/yr
DMU DubaiInternational BranchDubaiAED 50,000 – AED 65,000/yr
UE DubaiInternational BranchDubaiAED 50,000 – AED 65,000/yr
EAUPrivateDubaiAED 50,000 – AED 84,000/yr
Middlesex DubaiInternational BranchDubaiAED 52,000 – AED 70,000/yr
Curtin DubaiInternational BranchDubaiAED 52,000 – AED 72,000/yr
Sorbonne Abu DhabiInternational BranchAbu DhabiAED 55,000 – AED 90,000/yr
IIT Delhi Abu DhabiInternational BranchAbu DhabiAED 55,000 – AED 82,000/yr
Heriot-Watt DubaiInternational BranchDubaiAED 55,000 – AED 78,000/yr
CUDPrivateDubaiAED 55,000 – AED 75,000/yr
BUiDPrivateDubaiAED 55,000 – AED 70,000/yr
GMUPrivateAjmanAED 55,000 – AED 150,000/yr
RAKMHSUPrivateRas Al KhaimahAED 55,000 – AED 110,000/yr
Royal Roads RAKInternational BranchRas Al KhaimahAED 55,000 – AED 80,000/yr
Zayed UniversityGovernmentAbu DhabiAED 60,000 – AED 80,000/yr
SPAAGovernmentSharjahAED 60,000 – AED 75,000/yr
UOWDInternational BranchDubaiAED 65,000 – AED 85,000/yr
Birmingham DubaiInternational BranchDubaiAED 70,000 – AED 95,000/yr
SP JainPrivateDubaiAED 70,000 – AED 110,000/yr
RIT DubaiInternational BranchDubaiAED 70,000 – AED 90,000/yr
Exeter DubaiInternational BranchDubaiAED 70,000 – AED 85,000/yr
Fakeeh DubaiInternational BranchDubaiAED 70,000 – AED 110,000/yr
Khalifa UniversityGovernmentAbu DhabiAED 75,000 – AED 120,000/yr
MBRUPrivateDubaiAED 75,000 – AED 125,000/yr
EAHMPrivateDubaiAED 80,000 – AED 100,000/yr
AUB DubaiInternational BranchDubaiAED 80,000 – AED 100,000/yr
AUDPrivateDubaiAED 85,000 – AED 110,000/yr
Dubai Medical CollegePrivateDubaiAED 90,000 – AED 100,000/yr
IIMA DubaiInternational BranchDubaiAED 90,000 – AED 130,000/yr
AUSPrivateSharjahAED 95,000 – AED 115,000/yr
Les Roches Abu DhabiInternational BranchAbu DhabiAED 110,000 – AED 120,000/yr
Hult DubaiInternational BranchDubaiAED 110,000 – AED 160,000/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does university cost in the UAE per year?＋

Undergraduate tuition in the UAE typically ranges from around AED 27,000 to AED 120,000 per year depending on the university and program. Government universities and northern-emirate branch campuses are cheapest; medicine and premium international campuses are the most expensive. A few universities, like MBZUAI, are fully funded (free).

Which field of study is most expensive in the UAE?＋

Medicine (MBBS) is the most expensive, at roughly AED 70,000–150,000 per year, followed by dentistry and pharmacy. Business, IT and humanities programs are generally the most affordable.

What are the cheapest universities in the UAE?＋

Government universities like UAE University offer subsidised tuition, and UK branch campuses in Ras Al Khaimah start from around AED 27,000/year. Amity Dubai, City University Ajman and Al Qasimia University (which offers full scholarships) are also very affordable.

Are scholarships available to reduce UAE university fees?＋

Yes. Merit scholarships of 10–100% are widely available, plus need-based aid, sibling discounts and early-admission discounts. Several universities offer full-ride scholarships. The sticker price is rarely the final cost.

Do UAE university fees include accommodation?＋

Usually no — tuition and accommodation are separate. On-campus housing, where available, typically costs an additional AED 25,000–60,000 per year. Many expat students live at home with family to keep costs down.