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4 Best Biology Universities in the United Arab Emirates

Of the 4 Biology universities in the United Arab Emirates, New York University, Abu Dhabi ranks highest at #38 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by American University of Sharjah (QS World #272) and Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) (#11 in United Arab Emirates). Across the whole list there are 5 courses to choose from.

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How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #38 (New York University, Abu Dhabi) to #272 (American University of Sharjah); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: New York University, Abu Dhabi is cited most (446,733 citations).

Public, private and where they are

3 are public and 1 private (75% 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.

What the courses look like

By level: 3 bachelor's, 1 master's and 1 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 4 years and 4–6 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (50% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (50% of courses with a stated intake). Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United Arab Emirates for Biology?

New York University, Abu Dhabi (QS World #38), American University of Sharjah (QS World #272) and Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) (#11 in United Arab Emirates) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Biology in the United Arab Emirates?

3 public and 1 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Biology course take in the United Arab Emirates?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 4–6 years the next most common.

When do Biology courses start in the United Arab Emirates?

Fall is the main intake — 50% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Biology courses in the United Arab Emirates?

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), with 2, ahead of New York University, Abu Dhabi (1).

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