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6 Best Languages & Linguistics Universities in the United Arab Emirates

New York University, Abu Dhabi tops our list of 6 Languages & Linguistics universities in the United Arab Emirates at #38 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come American University of Sharjah (QS World #272) and University of Sharjah (QS World #328). The universities on this list offer 13 matching courses between them.

6 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
2Top pick
AU American University of Sharjah logo
QS World #272 #4 in United Arab Emirates Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

American University of Sharjah

Private University · 2 courses in Languages & Linguistics

AED 68,500 – AED 93,000/yrTuition (indicative)
1997Founded
6,000Students
4,000International
Admissions open
#272 QS World University Rankings 2026
#4 in United Arab Emirates
3Top pick
UO University of Sharjah logo
QS World #328 #5 in United Arab Emirates Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

University of Sharjah

Public University · 4 courses in Languages & Linguistics

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
MB Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) logo
#11 in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI)

Public University · 2 courses in Languages & Linguistics

—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
—Students
—International
Admissions open
#11 in United Arab Emirates · by research impact
130,608 citations · h-index 156
6Ranked
PU Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi logo
#22 in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates

Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi

Public University · 3 courses in Languages & Linguistics

—Tuition (indicative)
2006Founded
1,800Students
—International
Admissions open
#22 in United Arab Emirates · by research impact
24,091 citations · h-index 66

How these universities 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. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Sharjah has the largest research record in this group, with 1,076,195 citations and an h-index of 319.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 5 public to 1 private institutions. By location, Sharjah (2) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is American University of Sharjah, founded in 1997. University of Sharjah is the largest, with 17,000 students.

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.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 2 of these universities. University of Sharjah is the least expensive at USD 14,000 a year and American University of Sharjah the most at USD 22,000; the middle of the range is about USD 22,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Languages & Linguistics in the United Arab Emirates?

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 many public universities offer Languages & Linguistics in the United Arab Emirates?

5 public and 1 private universities are on this list.

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).

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