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4 Best Master's Law Universities in the United Arab Emirates

University of Sharjah tops our list of 4 Master's Law universities in the United Arab Emirates at #328 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Zayed University (QS World #754) and British University in Dubai (#14 in United Arab Emirates) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 6 matching courses between them.

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How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #328 (University of Sharjah) to #754 (Zayed University); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Sharjah is cited most (1,081,529 citations).

Public, private and where they are

4 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.

What the courses look like

Within the subject, the largest areas are Law (4) and International Law (2). The usual length is 4 Semesters (On Average) and 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). Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi offers the widest choice, with 2 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 Master's Law?

University of Sharjah (QS World #328), Zayed University (QS World #754) 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 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 Master's Law in the United Arab Emirates?

4 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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

Most listed courses run 4 Semesters (On Average), with 2 years the next most common.

When do Master's 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 Master's Law courses in the United Arab Emirates?

Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, with 2, ahead of University of Sharjah (2).

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