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6 Best Law Universities in the United Arab Emirates

New York University, Abu Dhabi leads the 6 Law universities in the United Arab Emirates at #38 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come University of Sharjah (QS World #328) and Abu Dhabi University (QS World #501). The universities on this list offer 8 matching courses between them.

6 universities · ranked best first

how we rank

By university type

How these universities 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. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Sharjah is cited most (1,078,210 citations).

Public, private and where they are

6 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Sharjah (1) and Dubai (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of Sharjah, founded in 1997. University of Sharjah is the largest, with 17,000 students.

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.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 2 of these universities. Zayed University is the least expensive at USD 13,000 a year and University of Sharjah the most at USD 14,000; the middle of the range is about USD 14,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

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

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 many public universities offer Law in the United Arab Emirates?

6 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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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