3 Best Nursing Universities in the United Arab Emirates

Gulf Medical University leads the 3 Nursing universities in the United Arab Emirates on research impact (76,207 citations). Rak Medical & Health Sciences University (#17 in United Arab Emirates) and University of Wollongong - Dubai Campus (#18 in United Arab Emirates) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 8 courses to choose from.

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1Best overall

#13 in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates

Gulf Medical University

Public University · 2 courses in Nursing

—Tuition (indicative)

1998Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#13 in United Arab Emirates · by research impact

76,207 citations · h-index 102

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2Top pick

#17 in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates

Rak Medical & Health Sciences University

Public University · 5 courses in Nursing

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—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

2,000Students

—International

Admissions open

#17 in United Arab Emirates · by research impact

49,264 citations · h-index 82

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3Top pick

#18 in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates

University of Wollongong - Dubai Campus

Public University · 1 course in Nursing

Master of Nursing LeadershipMaster's Degree

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#18 in United Arab Emirates · by research impact

37,512 citations · h-index 85

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How these universities are ranked

Below them, universities follow their research output: Gulf Medical University is cited most (76,207 citations).

Public, private and where they are

3 are public and 0 private (100% public). The oldest is Gulf Medical University, founded in 1998. Rak Medical & Health Sciences University is the largest, with 2,000 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 4 bachelor's, 2 master's, 1 diploma and 1 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 4 years and 3 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (38% of courses with a stated intake). Rak Medical & Health Sciences University offers the widest choice, with 5 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

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

Gulf Medical University (#13 in United Arab Emirates), Rak Medical & Health Sciences University (#17 in United Arab Emirates) and University of Wollongong - Dubai Campus (#18 in United Arab Emirates) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Nursing in the United Arab Emirates?

3 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 3 years the next most common.

When do Nursing 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 Nursing courses in the United Arab Emirates?

Rak Medical & Health Sciences University, with 5, ahead of Gulf Medical University (2).

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