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6 Best Bachelor's Business Administration (MBA) Universities in the United Arab Emirates

Of the 6 Bachelor's Business Administration (MBA) universities in the United Arab Emirates, American University of Sharjah ranks highest at #272 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come Abu Dhabi University (QS World #501) and University of Wollongong - Dubai Campus (#18 in United Arab Emirates). The universities on this list offer 18 matching courses between them.

6 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
1Best overall
AU American University of Sharjah logo
QS World #272 #4 in United Arab Emirates Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

American University of Sharjah

Private University · 6 courses in Bachelor's Business Administration (MBA)

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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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2Top pick
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QS World #501 #7 in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi University

Public University · 5 courses in Bachelor's Business Administration (MBA)

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—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
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—International
Admissions open
#501 QS World University Rankings 2025
#7 in United Arab Emirates
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6Ranked
JU Jumeira University logo
#29 in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates

Jumeira University

Public University · 4 courses in Bachelor's Business Administration (MBA)

—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
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#29 in United Arab Emirates · by research impact
2,671 citations · h-index 26
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in United Arab Emirates

Business Administration (MBA) at other levels

How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #272 (American University of Sharjah) to #501 (Abu Dhabi University); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: American University of Sharjah is cited most (437,070 citations).

Public, private and where they are

5 are public and 1 private (83% public). By location, Sharjah (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is American University in Dubai, founded in 1995. American University of Sharjah is the largest, with 6,000 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

The usual length is 4 years and 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). American University of Sharjah offers the widest choice, with 6 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United Arab Emirates for Bachelor's Business Administration (MBA)?

American University of Sharjah (QS World #272), Abu Dhabi University (QS World #501) and University of Wollongong - Dubai Campus (#18 in United Arab Emirates) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Bachelor's Business Administration (MBA) in the United Arab Emirates?

5 public and 1 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Bachelor's Business Administration (MBA) course take in the United Arab Emirates?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 4 Years the next most common.

When do Bachelor's Business Administration (MBA) 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 Business Administration (MBA) courses in the United Arab Emirates?

American University of Sharjah, with 6, ahead of Abu Dhabi University (5).

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