8 Best Law Programs in the United Arab Emirates

8 Law courses are taught at 6 universities in the United Arab Emirates, typically lasting 4 years. The list starts with courses at New York University, Abu Dhabi, University of Sharjah and Abu Dhabi University.

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1Bachelor's Degree

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

Legal Studies

New York University, Abu Dhabi — The Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies at New York University, Abu Dhabi offers a comprehensive exploration of the legal systems and frameworks that govern societies. Thi...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Law

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2Master's Degree

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

Master in Jurisprudence

University of Sharjah

Master's DegreeLevel

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Law

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3Bachelor's Degree

QS World #501 #7 in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates

Bachelor of Law (Arabic)

Abu Dhabi University — The Bachelor of Law (Arabic) program at Abu Dhabi University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the legal systems in the Arab world. Th...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Law

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4Master's Degree

QS World #754 #8 in United Arab Emirates Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Master of Legal

Zayed University

Master's DegreeLevel

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Law

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5Bachelor's Degree

#14 in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates

Bachelor of Law

British University in Dubai — The Bachelor of Law program at the British University in Dubai is designed to equip students with an in-depth understanding of the legal system, legal reasoning, and the...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Law

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6Master's Degree

#14 in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates

Master of Science (MSc) in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution

British University in Dubai — The Master of Science (MSc) in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution at the British University in Dubai is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Law

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7PhD / Doctorate

#14 in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates

PhD in Law

British University in Dubai — The PhD in Law at the British University in Dubai provides an exceptional opportunity for students to conduct advanced research in various areas of legal studies. This pr...

PhD / DoctorateLevel

4–6 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

FallIntake

Law

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8Bachelor's Degree

#22 in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates

Bachelor in Law

Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi — The Bachelor in Law at Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi provides a comprehensive understanding of legal principles, systems, and the practice of law. This program cove...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Law

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How these courses are ranked

4 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #38 (New York University, Abu Dhabi) to #754 (Zayed University); 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 1,078,210 citations and an h-index of 319.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 4 bachelor's, 3 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 (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (83% of courses with a stated intake). British University in Dubai offers the widest choice, with 3 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Law in the United Arab Emirates?

New York University, Abu Dhabi (QS World #38), University of Sharjah (QS World #328) and Abu Dhabi University (QS World #501) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Law in the United Arab Emirates?

Of those with published fees, Zayed University is the least expensive at about USD 13,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

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

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

When do Law 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 Law courses in the United Arab Emirates?

British University in Dubai, with 3, ahead of Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (1).

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