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10 Best Diploma Programs in the United Arab Emirates

10 Diploma courses are taught at 4 universities in the United Arab Emirates; the most common length is 2 years. The list starts with courses at University of Sharjah, Higher Colleges of Technology and Rak Medical & Health Sciences University.

1Diploma
UO University of Sharjah logo
QS World #328 #5 in United Arab Emirates Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Diploma in Leadership in Medical Education

University of Sharjah — The University of Sharjah delivered the Professional Diploma in Leadership in Medical Education through its Medical Education Center for Dubai Corporation for Ambulance S...

DiplomaLevel
—Duration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Medicine & Health Sciences
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4Diploma
RM Rak Medical & Health Sciences University logo
#17 in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates

Post Graduate Diploma in Nursing

Rak Medical & Health Sciences University — The Post Graduate Diploma in Nursing at Rak Medical & Health Sciences University is designed for registered nurses eager to elevate their professional expertise and influ...

DiplomaLevel
1 yearDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Medicine & Health Sciences
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6Diploma
UW University of Wollongong - Dubai Campus logo
#18 in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates

Graduate Certificate in Business

University of Wollongong - Dubai Campus — The Graduate Certificate in Business at the University of Wollongong's Dubai Campus is designed for individuals seeking to enhance their business acumen and elevate their...

DiplomaLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Business & Management
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7Diploma
UW University of Wollongong - Dubai Campus logo
#18 in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates

Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management

University of Wollongong - Dubai Campus — The Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management at the University of Wollongong - Dubai Campus is designed to provide students with a robust understanding of the pr...

DiplomaLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Business & Management
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8Diploma
UW University of Wollongong - Dubai Campus logo
#18 in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates

Graduate Certificate in Marketing

University of Wollongong - Dubai Campus — The Graduate Certificate in Marketing at the University of Wollongong - Dubai Campus is designed to equip students with essential marketing skills and knowledge necessary...

DiplomaLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Business & Management
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10Diploma
UW University of Wollongong - Dubai Campus logo
#18 in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates

Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies

University of Wollongong - Dubai Campus — The Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies at the University of Wollongong - Dubai Campus is designed to equip students with essential skills and knowledge in the field...

DiplomaLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Education
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How these courses are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — University of Sharjah at #328 — so it heads the list. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Sharjah is cited most (1,076,195 citations).

Inside the course list

The most common subjects are Medicine & Health Sciences (3), Business & Management (3), Computer Science & IT (2) and Education (1). The usual length is 2 years and two-year programme. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (88% of courses with a stated intake). University of Wollongong - Dubai Campus offers the widest choice, with 6 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

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

University of Sharjah (QS World #328), Higher Colleges of Technology (#12 in United Arab Emirates) and Rak Medical & Health Sciences University (#17 in United Arab Emirates) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

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

Most listed courses run 2 years, with two-year programme the next most common.

When do Diploma 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 Diploma courses in the United Arab Emirates?

University of Wollongong - Dubai Campus, with 6, ahead of University of Sharjah (2).

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