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4 Best Pharmacy Universities in the United Arab Emirates

University of Sharjah tops our list of 4 Pharmacy universities in the United Arab Emirates at #328 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by Ajman University (QS World #440) and Gulf Medical University (#13 in United Arab Emirates). Across the whole list there are 11 courses to choose from.

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#17 in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
#17 in United Arab Emirates · by research impact
49,264 citations · h-index 82

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How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #328 (University of Sharjah) to #440 (Ajman 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 1,081,529 citations and an h-index of 319.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 4 public to 0 private institutions. By location, Sharjah (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Ajman University, founded in 1988. University of Sharjah is the largest, with 17,000 students.

Inside the course list

By level: 3 bachelor's, 3 phd / doctorate, 3 professional and 2 master's. The usual length is 2 years and 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (90% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (40% of courses with a stated intake). Rak Medical & Health Sciences University offers the widest choice, with 5 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

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

University of Sharjah (QS World #328), Ajman University (QS World #440) and Gulf Medical University (#13 in United Arab Emirates) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

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

4 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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

Most listed courses run 2 years, with 4 years the next most common.

When do Pharmacy courses start in the United Arab Emirates?

Fall is the main intake — 90% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Pharmacy courses in the United Arab Emirates?

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

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