UAE University Rankings

University of Birmingham Dubai

QS #68 globally with triple business accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS) and 99 diverse programmes across levels.

Heriot-Watt University Dubai

QS #258 parent institution offering 130 programmes with 69 CAA-accredited, spanning engineering to business.

Middlesex University Dubai

AACSB-accredited with 132 programmes, established 2005, serving 122 nationalities across two Dubai campuses.

Manipal Academy Of Higher Education Dubai

QS #335 parent institution with 49 programmes and 30 CAA-accredited across healthcare, engineering, and business.

Abu Dhabi University

QS #391 with AACSB, ABET, and ACPHA accreditations across 71 programmes, 49 CAA-approved.

Ajman University

QS #397 (2027) with 37 programmes, 24 CAA-accredited, and eight-campus presence across UAE.

University of Sharjah

QS #481 public institution with 67 programmes, 48 CAA-accredited, backed by government funding.

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani - Dubai Campus

QS #575 with ABET engineering accreditation and BITS Pilani brand, offering 21 STEM-focused programmes.

Curtin University Dubai

QS #174 Perth parent with 30 programmes spanning business, IT, engineering, and healthcare.

Amity University - Dubai Campus

AACSB and ABET-accredited with 28 CAA programmes, backed by Amity India's global network.

Canadian University Dubai

QS #851 with 31 programmes, 23 CAA-accredited, spanning architecture, business, and healthcare.

University of Wollongong in Dubai

AACSB and EA-accredited with 66 programmes, 46 CAA-approved, under dual KHDA-TEQSA oversight.

Murdoch University Dubai

QS #461 with 27 programmes, 19 CAA-accredited, under dual TEQSA-KHDA regulatory framework.

Istituto Marangoni Dubai

KHDA-accredited specialist in fashion, design, and luxury with 25 programmes and global Marangoni network.

Emirates Aviation University

Aviation-focused with 50 programmes, 22 CAA-accredited, spanning business, engineering, and aviation services.

American University In Dubai

39 programmes with 17 CAA-accredited across architecture, business, and engineering in Dubai.

American University In The Emirates

40 programmes with 9 CAA-accredited across arts, business, IT, and healthcare, spanning diploma to doctoral levels.

De Montfort Dubai

33 programmes with 27 CAA-accredited across architecture, business, engineering, and law.

Institute of Business, Technology and Engineering (IBTE)

36 programmes across business, IT, and engineering with postgraduate and undergraduate pathways.

Symbiosis International University

23 programmes with 10 CAA-accredited across business, IT, and healthcare.

SAE University College Dubai

27 programmes with 4 CAA-accredited in arts, design, IT, and media production.

American University of Ras Al Khaimah

24 programmes with 13 CAA-accredited across business, IT, engineering, and education.

Rochester Institute of Technology Dubai

20 programmes with 16 CAA-accredited in business, IT, engineering, and journalism.

University Of Europe For Applied Sciences

20 programmes with 10 CAA-accredited in business, IT, arts, and engineering.

S P Jain School of Global Management

18 programmes with 4 CAA-accredited in business and IT across multi-city campuses.

Hult International Business School - Dubai

14 business programmes with 4 CAA-accredited, part of Hult's global network.

Bath Spa University, Ras Al Khaimah

13 programmes in arts, business, and IT with UK degree pathway but no CAA accreditation.

Skema Business School

9 business programmes with 5 CAA-accredited across management and sciences.

EM Normandie, Dubai

6 business programmes with 3 CAA-accredited in management and services.

University of Stirling, Ras Al Khaimah

6 undergraduate programmes with 5 CAA-accredited in business, IT, and engineering.

Jaipur National University, Ras Al Khaimah

5 undergraduate programmes in business, IT, and engineering with no CAA accreditation.

Dubai Institute Of Design and Innovation | DIDI

4 arts and design undergraduate programmes with specialist innovation focus.

International American University, Ras Al Khaimah

6 programmes in business and IT with postgraduate and undergraduate pathways, no CAA accreditation.

Northwood University, Ras Al Khaimah

4 undergraduate business programmes with US degree pathway, no CAA accreditation.

Grand Sud Tourism School, Dubai

3 tourism and hospitality programmes at postgraduate and undergraduate levels.

Batterjee Medical College

3 undergraduate healthcare programmes with 3 CAA-accredited, specialist medical focus.