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3 Best PhD Business & Management Universities in the United Arab Emirates

Of the 3 PhD Business & Management universities in the United Arab Emirates, University of Sharjah ranks highest at #328 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. British University in Dubai (#14 in United Arab Emirates) and American University in the Emirates (#21 in United Arab Emirates) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 4 courses to choose from.

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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — University of Sharjah at #328 — so it heads the list. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Sharjah is cited most (1,081,529 citations).

Public, private and where they are

3 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Sharjah (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.

Inside the course list

Within the subject, the largest areas are Business Administration (MBA) (2), Business & Management (1) and Project Management (1). The usual length is 4–6 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake). British University in Dubai offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United Arab Emirates for PhD Business & Management?

University of Sharjah (QS World #328), British University in Dubai (#14 in United Arab Emirates) and American University in the Emirates (#21 in United Arab Emirates) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer PhD Business & Management in the United Arab Emirates?

3 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a PhD Business & Management course take in the United Arab Emirates?

Most listed courses run 4–6 years.

When do PhD Business & Management courses start in the United Arab Emirates?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then.

Which university has the most PhD Business & Management courses in the United Arab Emirates?

British University in Dubai, with 2, ahead of American University in the Emirates (1).

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