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7 Best Bachelor's Medicine & Health Sciences Universities in the United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates University leads the 7 Bachelor's Medicine & Health Sciences universities in the United Arab Emirates at #229 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come University of Sharjah (QS World #328) and Ajman University (QS World #440). Across the whole list there are 30 courses to choose from.

7 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
1Best overall
UA United Arab Emirates University logo
QS World #229 #2 in United Arab Emirates Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates University

Public University · 2 courses in Bachelor's Medicine & Health Sciences

AED 37,500 – AED 50,500/yrTuition (indicative)
1976Founded
14,000Students
3,000International
Admissions open
#229 QS World University Rankings 2026
#2 in United Arab Emirates
2Top pick
UO University of Sharjah logo
QS World #328 #5 in United Arab Emirates Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

University of Sharjah

Public University · 2 courses in Bachelor's Medicine & Health Sciences

AED 43,500 – AED 59,000/yrTuition (indicative)
1997Founded
17,000Students
4,000International
Admissions open
#328 QS World University Rankings 2026
#5 in United Arab Emirates
4Ranked
AD Abu Dhabi University logo
QS World #501 #7 in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
#501 QS World University Rankings 2025
#7 in United Arab Emirates
5Ranked
GM Gulf Medical University logo
#13 in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates

Gulf Medical University

Public University · 12 courses in Bachelor's Medicine & Health Sciences

All 12 courses →
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
Students
International
Admissions open
#13 in United Arab Emirates · by research impact
77,262 citations · h-index 104
6Ranked
RM Rak Medical & Health Sciences University logo
#17 in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
#17 in United Arab Emirates · by research impact
48,653 citations · h-index 82

How these universities are ranked

4 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #229 (United Arab Emirates University) to #501 (Abu Dhabi University); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: United Arab Emirates University is cited most (1,664,570 citations).

Public, private and where they are

7 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Abu Dhabi (1) and Sharjah (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is United Arab Emirates University, founded in 1976. University of Sharjah is the largest, with 17,000 students.

What the courses look like

The usual length is 4 years and 5 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (85% of courses with a stated intake). Gulf Medical University offers the widest choice, with 12 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 2 of these universities. United Arab Emirates University is the least expensive at USD 12,000 a year and University of Sharjah the most at USD 14,000; the middle of the range is about USD 14,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United Arab Emirates for Bachelor's Medicine & Health Sciences?

United Arab Emirates University (QS World #229), University of Sharjah (QS World #328) and Ajman University (QS World #440) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Bachelor's Medicine & Health Sciences in the United Arab Emirates?

Of those with published fees, United Arab Emirates University is the least expensive at about USD 12,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Bachelor's Medicine & Health Sciences in the United Arab Emirates?

7 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Bachelor's Medicine & Health Sciences course take in the United Arab Emirates?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 5 years the next most common.

When do Bachelor's Medicine & Health Sciences 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 Medicine & Health Sciences courses in the United Arab Emirates?

Gulf Medical University, with 12, ahead of Abu Dhabi University (6).

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