Universities in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Latest ranking updates related to universities in Dubai
  • 05 Oct, 2023: THE Times Higher Education, UK published most recent results of THE Arab University Ranking. Zayed University achieves position 11.
  • 27 Sep, 2023: THE Times Higher Education, UK published most recent results of THE World University Rankings. Zayed University achieves position 401.
  • 31 Jul, 2023: Webometrics published most recent results of Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities. Includes 12 universities from Dubai.
  • 22 Jul, 2023: Publication of URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field (Business). Zayed University with highest ranking among universities in Dubai ranked #464.

Rankings of universities in Dubai, United Arab Emirates 2024

Student satisfaction: 4.4 / 5.0 (159 reviews)
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  • #5 
  • #401 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #19 
  • #701 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #5 
  • #1975 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
Show 11 more rankings of Zayed University and subject specific rankings for 3 subjects

Student satisfaction: 4.3 / 5.0 (1385 reviews)
  • #12 
  • #551 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #8 
  • #3221 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
  • #6 
  • #24 
QS University Rankings: Arab Region
[Published 19 October, 2022]
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Student satisfaction: 4.3 / 5.0 (216 reviews)
  • #15 
  • #601 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #2 
  • #185 
THE Global Employability University Ranking
[Published 23 November, 2022]
  • #10 
  • #33 
QS University Rankings: Arab Region
[Published 19 October, 2022]
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#4
United Arab Emirates

University of Dubai

Student satisfaction: 4.5 / 5.0 (314 reviews)
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  • #22 
  • #801 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #13 
  • #61 
QS University Rankings: Arab Region
[Published 19 October, 2022]
  • #17 
  • #4197 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#5
United Arab Emirates

The British University in Dubai

Student satisfaction: 4.2 / 5.0 (63 reviews)
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  • #4 
  • #1752 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
  • #12 
  • #61 
QS University Rankings: Arab Region
[Published 19 October, 2022]
  • #13 
  • #3472 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#6
United Arab Emirates

American University in the Emirates

Student satisfaction: 4.6 / 5.0 (492 reviews)
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  • #14 
  • #91 
QS University Rankings: Arab Region
[Published 19 October, 2022]
  • #14 
  • #3819 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#7
United Arab Emirates

University of Wollongong in Dubai

Student satisfaction: 3.7 / 5.0 (696 reviews)
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  • #10 
  • #101 
UniRank 4icu: Top 200 Arabic-Speaking Universities
[Published 11 August, 2022]
  • #12 
  • #3462 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#8
United Arab Emirates

Amity University Dubai

Student satisfaction: 3.8 / 5.0 (270 reviews)
  • #18 
  • #4526 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#9
United Arab Emirates

Manipal University, Dubai

Student satisfaction: 3.8 / 5.0 (191 reviews)
  • #19 
  • #4845 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#10
United Arab Emirates

Alfalah University

Student satisfaction: 4.6 / 5.0 (112 reviews)
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  • #20 
  • #5920 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#11

Dubai, Institute of Management Technology

Student satisfaction: 4.4 / 5.0 (140 reviews)
  • #21 
  • #6698 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#12
United Arab Emirates

Al Ghurair University

Student satisfaction: 4.0 / 5.0 (72 reviews)
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  • #22 
  • #6881 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#13
United Arab Emirates

Rochester Institute of Technology, Dubai

Student satisfaction: 4.6 / 5.0 (67 reviews)
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#14
United Arab Emirates

University of Modern Sciences

Student satisfaction: 4.5 / 5.0 (50 reviews)

#15
United Arab Emirates

Islamic Azad University U.A.E. Branch

Student satisfaction: 4.3 / 5.0 (8 reviews)

#16
United Arab Emirates

University of Jazerah

Student satisfaction: 3.9 / 5.0 (34 reviews)
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#17
United Arab Emirates

Saint-Petersburg State University of Engineering and Economics, Dubai Branch


Highest subject rankings of universities in Dubai

Social Sciences THE World University Rankings by Subject
#301 
Zayed University
Computer Science THE World University Rankings by Subject
#301 
Zayed University
Education THE World University Rankings by Subject
#401 
Zayed University

Dubai Key Facts for International Students

12 out of 17 Universities in Dubai Ranked in at least one ranking

15 Different Rankings list Universities in Dubai (13 institution and 2 subject rankings)

3 Global Rankings rank Universities in Dubai Among TOP 200

Population: 3479000

Time: GMT +4

District/province: Dubai,

Living costs for students in Dubai:

* 100 = prices in London

  • Living costs without accommodation 84* (16% cheaper than London)
  • All costs including accommodation 83* (17% cheaper than London)
  • Meals (grocery & lower cost restaurants) 81* (19% cheaper than London)
  • Average Big Mac price 18.00 AED
  • Plug Type C
    • Residential voltage: 220 V
    • Frequency: 50 Hz
  • Plug Type G
    • Residential voltage: 220 V
    • Frequency: 50 Hz

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FAQ

Zayed University ranks #1 in Dubai in our meta ranking composed of 112 university rankings.

Among all universities in Dubai Zayed University is listed in the largest number of rankings. See all 18 rankings where Zayed University is listed.

Zayed University is ranked best in Dubai for Social Studies & Humanities (Social Sciences). See all rankings for the Zayed University.

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Ranking publishers

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British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK

Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:

Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%

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Criteria used in ranking -QS 50 under 50:

Based on the QS World University rankings methodology, the top 50 universities that are under 50 years old.

Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%

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Criteria used in ranking -QS University Rankings: Arab Region:

Academic reputation 30% Employer reputation 20% Faculty/student ratio 15% International research network 10%

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Scimago Institutions

Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:

Research 50% Innovation 30%
Societal 20%

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THE Times Higher Education, UK

Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:

30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)

  • Reputation survey: 15%
  • Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
  • Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
  • Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
  • Institutional income: 2.25%

30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)

  • Reputation survey: 18%
  • Research income: 6%
  • Research productivity: 6%

30% Citations (Research Influence)

7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)

  • Proportion of international students: 2.5%
  • Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
  • International collaboration: 2.5%

2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Global Employability University Ranking:

Employability (survey) 100%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Asia University Ranking:

Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 30% Teaching 25% International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 7.5%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Emerging Economies University Ranking - Times Higher Education:

Teaching 30% Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 20% International outlook (staff, students, research) 10% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 10%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Young University Rankings:

Teaching 30% Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 30% International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Arab University Ranking:

Teaching: 33% Teaching reputation: 20% Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 5% Academic staff-to-student ratio: 4% Doctorates-awarded-to-undergraduate-degrees-awarded ratio: 2.5% Institutional income per academic staff: 1.5%

Research: 33% Research reputation: 25% Publications per staff: 5% Research income per academic staff: 3%

Citations/Influence: 20%

International outlook: 8% Proportion of international students: 2% Proportion of international staff: 2% International co-authorship: 2% Collaboration within the Arab world: 2%

Society: 6% Industry income per academic staff: 2% Impact Rankings participation: 2% Impact Rankings performance: 2%"

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Urap

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Webometrics

Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:

Visibility 50% Excellence 35% Transparency 10% Presence 5%

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