Curated collection
Universities in Dubai
Dubai hosts a growing cluster of universities, including branch campuses of ranked UK and international institutions, teaching full undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Compare programmes, fees and entry requirements below.
15Institutions
30K–378KFee range · AED
American, BritishTop curricula
DubaiMost common emirate
All 15 institutions
Fees at a glance
| School | Curriculum | Annual fees from | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wollongong in Dubai | Australian | AED 63,449 | Not Rated |
| University of Birmingham Dubai | British | AED 41,136 | Not Rated |
| Symbiosis International University Dubai | Other | AED 42,000 | Not Rated |
| Rochester Institute of Technology Dubai | American | AED 68,000 | Not Rated |
| Murdoch University Dubai | Australian | AED 46,880 | Not Rated |
| Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences | American | AED 60,000 | Not Rated |
| Middlesex University Dubai | British | AED 50,301 | Not Rated |
| Manipal Academy of Higher Education Dubai | American | AED 42,525 | Not Rated |
| The University of Manchester - Dubai | British | AED 93,476 | Not Rated |
| Heriot-Watt University Dubai | British | AED 56,280 | Not Rated |
Fees shown are annual starting tuition from official school fee schedules; ratings come from KHDA, ADEK, SPEA and other regulator publications. Updated 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- How many universities are there in Dubai?
- Talem lists 15 universities in Dubai with full profiles: degree programmes, annual fees, entry requirements, scholarships and student life.
- Can I get a UK degree in Dubai?
- Yes. Several Dubai campuses award the same degree as their UK parent university, with the same academic standards, at Dubai-based tuition and living costs.
- How much does university cost in Dubai?
- Annual tuition varies by institution and programme, typically in the tens of thousands of dirhams. Each Talem profile lists per-programme fees plus scholarships where offered.