13 Best Languages & Linguistics Programs in the United Arab Emirates

13 Languages & Linguistics courses are taught at 6 universities in the United Arab Emirates — most run 4 years. The list starts with courses at New York University, Abu Dhabi, American University of Sharjah and University of Sharjah.

Subject

Level

University type

Location

Reset

Universities 6 Programs 13 Scholarships 2

1Bachelor's Degree

QS World #38 #1 in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates

Literature and Creative Writing

New York University, Abu Dhabi — The Bachelor's Degree in Literature and Creative Writing at New York University, Abu Dhabi, offers students a rich exploration of literary texts and the art of creative e...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Languages & Linguistics

View program → About the university

2Bachelor's Degree

QS World #272 #4 in United Arab Emirates Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature

American University of Sharjah — The Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature (BAELL) at American University of Sharjah uses an integrated approach to language and literature. Students study t...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

—Duration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Languages & Linguistics

View program → About the university

3Master's Degree

QS World #272 #4 in United Arab Emirates Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Master of Arts in Translation (English/Arabic/English)

American University of Sharjah — The Master of Arts in Translation (English/Arabic/English) at American University of Sharjah prepares students to translate between Arabic and English and to apply transl...

Master's DegreeLevel

Students must successfully complete the degree requirementsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Languages & Linguistics

View program → About the university

4PhD / Doctorate

QS World #328 #5 in United Arab Emirates Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Doctor in Philosophy in Hadith

University of Sharjah

PhD / DoctorateLevel

—Duration

Mode

—Intake

Languages & Linguistics

View program → About the university

5PhD / Doctorate

QS World #328 #5 in United Arab Emirates Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Doctor of Philosophy in Linguistics

University of Sharjah

PhD / DoctorateLevel

—Duration

Mode

—Intake

Languages & Linguistics

View program → About the university

6Master's Degree

QS World #328 #5 in United Arab Emirates Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Master in Exegesis

University of Sharjah

Master's DegreeLevel

—Duration

Mode

—Intake

Languages & Linguistics

View program → About the university

7Master's Degree

QS World #328 #5 in United Arab Emirates Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Master of Arts in Translation

University of Sharjah

Master's DegreeLevel

—Duration

Mode

—Intake

Languages & Linguistics

View program → About the university

8PhD / Doctorate

#11 in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates

Doctor of Philosophy in Natural Language Processing

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) — The Doctor of Philosophy in Natural Language Processing (NLP) at Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) delves deep into the computational model...

PhD / DoctorateLevel

4–6 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

FallIntake

Languages & Linguistics

View program → About the university

9Master's Degree

#11 in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates

Master of Science in Natural Language Processing

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) — The Master of Science in Natural Language Processing (NLP) at Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) offers a cutting-edge curriculum designed t...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Languages & Linguistics

View program → About the university

10Bachelor's Degree

#13 in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates

Bachelor of Science in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology

Gulf Medical University — The Bachelor of Science in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology offered at Gulf Medical University provides an in-depth understanding of communication disorders and th...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Languages & Linguistics

View program → About the university

11Bachelor's Degree

#22 in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates

Bachelor in Applied Foreign Languages

Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi — The Bachelor in Business and Foreign Languages is offered by the School of Law, Economics and Business at Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi. It follows the European Cre...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

3 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Languages & Linguistics

View program → About the university

12Foundation

#22 in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates

Foundation Programme in Intensive French

Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi — Course OverviewThe Foundation Programme in Intensive French at Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi is meticulously designed for students who wish to acquire proficiency i...

FoundationLevel

1 yearDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Languages & Linguistics

View program → About the university

13Master's Degree

#22 in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates

Master in French As a Foreign Language

Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi — The program is a Master in French as a Foreign Language at Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi. A virtual webinar is organized to help prospective students learn about th...

Master's DegreeLevel

—Duration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Languages & Linguistics

View program → About the university

How these courses are ranked

3 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #38 (New York University, Abu Dhabi) to #328 (University of Sharjah); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Sharjah is cited most (1,076,195 citations).

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 5 master's, 4 bachelor's, 3 phd / doctorate and 1 foundation. The usual length is 4 years and Students must successfully complete the degree requirements. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (80% of courses with a stated intake). University of Sharjah offers the widest choice, with 4 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United Arab Emirates for Languages & Linguistics?

New York University, Abu Dhabi (QS World #38), American University of Sharjah (QS World #272) and University of Sharjah (QS World #328) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Languages & Linguistics in the United Arab Emirates?

Of those with published fees, University of Sharjah is the least expensive at about USD 14,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How long does a Languages & Linguistics course take in the United Arab Emirates?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with Students must successfully complete the degree requirements the next most common.

When do Languages & Linguistics 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 Languages & Linguistics courses in the United Arab Emirates?

University of Sharjah, with 4, ahead of Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (3).

Get your destination country university & scholarship updates

New scholarships, application deadlines and admission guides — a couple of emails a month, no spam.