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6 Best Bachelor's Arts, Design & Architecture Universities in the United Arab Emirates

New York University, Abu Dhabi tops our list of 6 Bachelor's Arts, Design & Architecture universities in the United Arab Emirates at #38 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come American University of Sharjah (QS World #272) and Ajman University (QS World #440). The universities on this list offer 11 matching courses between them.

6 universities · ranked best first

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2Top pick
AU American University of Sharjah logo
QS World #272 #4 in United Arab Emirates Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

American University of Sharjah

Private University · 3 courses in Bachelor's Arts, Design & Architecture

AED 68,500 – AED 93,000/yrTuition (indicative)
1997Founded
6,000Students
4,000International
Admissions open
#272 QS World University Rankings 2026
#4 in United Arab Emirates
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4Ranked
AD Abu Dhabi University logo
QS World #501 #7 in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi University

Public University · 3 courses in Bachelor's Arts, Design & Architecture

—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
—Students
—International
Admissions open
#501 QS World University Rankings 2025
#7 in United Arab Emirates
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How these universities are ranked

4 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #38 (New York University, Abu Dhabi) to #501 (Abu Dhabi University); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. New York University, Abu Dhabi has the largest research record in this group, with 442,868 citations and an h-index of 239.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 5 public to 1 private institutions. By location, Sharjah (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is American University of Sharjah, founded in 1997. American University of Sharjah is the largest, with 6,000 students.

Inside the course list

The usual length is 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Abu Dhabi University offers the widest choice, with 3 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United Arab Emirates for Bachelor's Arts, Design & Architecture?

New York University, Abu Dhabi (QS World #38), American University of Sharjah (QS World #272) and Ajman University (QS World #440) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Bachelor's Arts, Design & Architecture in the United Arab Emirates?

5 public and 1 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Bachelor's Arts, Design & Architecture course take in the United Arab Emirates?

Most listed courses run 4 years.

When do Bachelor's Arts, Design & Architecture courses start in the United Arab Emirates?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Bachelor's Arts, Design & Architecture courses in the United Arab Emirates?

Abu Dhabi University, with 3, ahead of American University of Sharjah (3).

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