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4 Best Cybersecurity Universities in the United Arab Emirates

Ajman University tops our list of 4 Cybersecurity universities in the United Arab Emirates at #440 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Zayed University (QS World #754) and British University in Dubai (#14 in United Arab Emirates) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 4 courses to choose from.

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How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #440 (Ajman University) to #754 (Zayed University); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Zayed University is cited most (232,585 citations).

Public, private and where they are

4 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Dubai (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Ajman University, founded in 1988. Zayed University is the largest, with 10,000 students.

Inside the course list

By level: 3 master's and 1 bachelor's. The usual length is 1–2 years and 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (75% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (75% of courses with a stated intake). University of Wollongong - Dubai Campus offers the widest choice, with 1 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

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

Ajman University (QS World #440), Zayed University (QS World #754) and British University in Dubai (#14 in United Arab Emirates) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

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

4 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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

Most listed courses run 1–2 years, with 4 years the next most common.

When do Cybersecurity courses start in the United Arab Emirates?

Fall is the main intake — 75% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

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

University of Wollongong - Dubai Campus, with 1, ahead of British University in Dubai (1).

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