6 Best Master's Business & Management Universities in the United Arab Emirates

Of the 6 Master's Business & Management universities in the United Arab Emirates, American University of Sharjah ranks highest at #272 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by University of Sharjah (QS World #328) and British University in Dubai (#14 in United Arab Emirates). The universities on this list offer 22 matching courses between them.

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1Best overall

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

American University of Sharjah

Private University · 4 courses in Master's Business & Management

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

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2Top pick

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

University of Sharjah

Public University · 2 courses in Master's Business & Management

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

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3Top pick

#14 in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates

British University in Dubai

Public University · 3 courses in Master's Business & Management

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#14 in United Arab Emirates · by research impact

65,569 citations · h-index 110

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4Ranked

#18 in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates

University of Wollongong - Dubai Campus

Public University · 7 courses in Master's Business & Management

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—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#18 in United Arab Emirates · by research impact

37,321 citations · h-index 85

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5Ranked

#21 in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates

American University in the Emirates

Public University · 3 courses in Master's Business & Management

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

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—International

Admissions open

#21 in United Arab Emirates · by research impact

29,135 citations · h-index 73

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6Ranked

#23 in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates

American University in Dubai

Public University · 3 courses in Master's Business & Management

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

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—International

Admissions open

#23 in United Arab Emirates · by research impact

20,133 citations · h-index 69

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How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #272 (American University of Sharjah) 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 1,078,210 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

The usual length is 1–2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). University of Wollongong - Dubai Campus offers the widest choice, with 7 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

Which is the best university in the United Arab Emirates for Master's Business & Management?

American University of Sharjah (QS World #272), University of Sharjah (QS World #328) and British University in Dubai (#14 in United Arab Emirates) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Master's Business & Management 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 Master's Business & Management in the United Arab Emirates?

5 public and 1 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Master's Business & Management course take in the United Arab Emirates?

Most listed courses run 1–2 years.

When do Master's Business & Management 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 Master's Business & Management courses in the United Arab Emirates?

University of Wollongong - Dubai Campus, with 7, ahead of American University of Sharjah (4).

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